Hinkle Scores Season High to Lead Lady Camels Past UCF, 63-54

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Stacey Hinkle scored a season-high 17 points and led four players in double figures as the Campbell University women's basketball team defeated the University of Central Florida, 63-54, in Trans America Athletic Conference action today in Carter Gym.
Hinkle connected on 5-of-9 from the field, including four from long range, and 3-of-4 from the charity stripe to help the Lady Camels (15-4, 11-0) extend their winning streak to 10 games. It was also their 18^th consecutive win over TAAC opponents.
April Cromartie, who's scored in double figures every game this season, recorded her fifth double-double of the year with 14 points, 10 rebounds. Sara Moore and Janice Washington each added 10 points, while Washington dealt five assists.
UCF fell to 6-14, 4-7 despite a career-high 21 points from Lanetra Cooks She hit 5-of-9 field goals, four of which were three-pointers, and 3-of-4 free throws. Marvelous Washington also scored in double figures with 12 points. LaToya Graham led the Golden Knights with eight rebounds, while Yvette Ash dished six assists.
The Golden Knights opened the game with a 5-0 run, but Sara Moore scored six points in a 9-2 Campbell run that gave the Lady Camels a 9-7 lead at 14:30. CU pushed its lead to six points four times in the remainder of the half before carrying a 26-23 lead into the break.
The Lady Camels went on an 11-4 run over the first 4:43 of the second half to extend their lead to 10 points (37-27). However, Cooks sank three of her four triples in a UCF run that would tie the game at 42-all with 7:52 to go. After two ties and three lead changes, CU took the lead for good at 6:27 on a jumper by Carrie Emory.
Campbell shot 40.4 percent (21-52) for the game and held a 37-35 advantage on the glass. UCF was 19-of-52 from the field (36.5 percent) and commited 21 turnovers. CU had 16 miscues.
The Lady Camels travel to Samford on Feb. 8. Gametime is 7:00 pm CST. [ box ]