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Campbell Women's Basketball Wins Overtime Thriller Against Belmont, 67-64

BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Senior Jessica Stanley scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Campbell women's basketball team to a thrilling overtime victory over Belmont, 67-64, Saturday afternoon in Carter Gym.


The Lady Camels (7-9, 3-2 A-Sun) out scored the Bruins 12-9 in the bonus period. Stanley scored six points in overtime, providing a stellar performance for the second straight game. She finished the night with 21 points, nine boards, two blocks and two assists.


Campbell held a 28-21 lead at half time, but saw Belmont storm out in the second half going on a 12-4 run to go up 33-32. Belmont's Chasity Campbell scored six of her 12 points in that run.


With 2:45 remaining in regulation, junior Kristal Troy nailed a three pointer to give CU a 48-46 lead and spark a 7-0 run. The Bruins would hang tough in the final minutes and tie the game at 55 each as Hollie Davis hit a driving lay-up with 1.4 second left to force overtime.


Belmont (11-5, 2-3 A-Sun) fell behind by four points, 57-61, but Missy Walker converted a four-point play, hitting deep three pointer and a free throw after being fouled on the shot by CU junior Terra Guandolo.


It was all Stanley in the final minute of the game. Stanley hit a lay-up and a 15-foot jumper from the left baseline before sealing the game with two free throws with eight seconds left.


Walker's last second three point shot just missed off the right side of the rim as time expired and Campbell escaped with its fourth consecutive home win.


For Campbell, Troy scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting and Guandolo chipped in five points and a career-high nine rebounds.


Belmont's Natalie Brown led all scorers with 23 points, while Brandi Miller recorded a double-double of 11 points and a career-high 17 rebounds.


Campbell will next travel to Florida as they take on Stetson (1/30) and Jacksonville (2/1). Tip-off for the Stetson game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., while the Jacksonville game will get underway at 2:00 p.m. Belmont will next host UCF in Nashville, Tenn. on Jan. 30.

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Players Mentioned

Terra Guandolo

#15 Terra Guandolo

G
5' 3"
Sophomore
Jessica Stanley

#25 Jessica Stanley

F/C
6' 3"
Junior
Kristal Troy

#30 Kristal Troy

F
5' 10"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Terra Guandolo

#15 Terra Guandolo

5' 3"
Sophomore
G
Jessica Stanley

#25 Jessica Stanley

6' 3"
Junior
F/C
Kristal Troy

#30 Kristal Troy

5' 10"
Sophomore
F