Charleston (10-8-1) scored three times on just six shots to hand Campbell (9-6-2) its first loss in seven outings overall and its initial setback at home this season. Campbell finished its home schedule with an 8-1-0 mark in its attempt to equal the perfect 9-0 home field records set by the 1970 and 1993 squads.

Casey Gold, Stephen Nagy and Doug Edwards scored for the Cougars, who saw an early lead slip away in the 38th minute, only to jump ahead again just 19 seconds later.

Campbell, which was 5-0-1 in its previous six outings, held a 15-6 edge in shots, but only a 7-5 advantage in attempts on target.

The Cougars went in front on a counter attack in the 13th minute when Gold's left-footed shot outside the box beat Camel keeper Aaron Johnson inside the left post. The deficit was Campbell's first at home since the season opener on Aug. 26 vs. UNC Wilmington.

Campbell equalized at the 37:52 mark when freshman Vince Petrasso controlled the ball at the top of the area and his right-footed shot found the net.

However, just 19 seconds later, CofC was in front again as Grant Guthrie fed Nagy for his first goal of the season on an attempt from the right wing. Nagy's score marked the first time that the Camels had surrendered more than one goal on their home field this year.

CofC, which entered the game ranked 20th nationally in goals scored per game (2.06) added a third strike in the 72nd minute through Edwards, whose long-distance right footed shot sailed into the upper left corner of Johnson's net.

The Camels were denied twice by the woodwork in the 77th minute. Petrasso's shot from the top of the area hit the crossbar, then Richard Jata's effort from about 10 yards on the rebound caromed off the left post.

The match marked the final home appearance for five Campbell graduating seniors - Julian Fulton, Willy Guadarrama, Scott Phillips, Chris Price and Willy Guadarrama.

Campbell returns to action Saturday at Liberty (7:00) before taking on Mercer next Thursday in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship tournament at DeLand, Fla.

College of Charleston 3, Campbell 1

Scoring:

COFC (12:26) Casey Gold (Kareem Yearwood, Miles Alden-Dunn assists)

CAM (37:52) Vince Petrasso (unassisted)

COFC (38:11) Stephen Nagy (Grant Guthrie)

COFC (71:39) Doug Edwards (Jabari Seabrook, Darren Toby)

Shots: Charleston 6, Campbell 15

Shots on Goal: Charleston 5, Campbell 7

Corner Kicks: Charleston 5, Campbell 9

Saves: Charleston (Corbin Waller) 6, Campbell (Aaron Johnson) 2

Fouls: Charleston 12, Campbell 7

Yellow Cards: Charleston - Miles Alden-Dunn (78:15)

Attendance: 311

Records: Charleston 10-8-1, Campbell 9-6-2