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Jacksonville Erases Double-Digit Deficit Taking 63-59 Victory at Campbell

BUIES CREEK, N.C.-Jacksonville erased a 12-point second half deficit with a 19-4 run en route to a 63-59 victory over Campbell Saturday afternoon in Carter Gym.

The Lady Camels (5-16, 3-8 A-Sun) took a 43-31 lead on a three pointer by freshman Lindsay Smithberger at the 15:32 mark in the second half. Campbell then went into a 1-for-9 drought over a nine minute period and committed seven turnovers while the Dolphins (13-8, 7-4) made their run.

Sophomore Virginia Gregoire scored a career-high 23 points to lead all scorers, while the A-Sun's second-leading scorer Ashley Williams netted 12.

Octavia Blackwell led Campbell with 14 points and four assists and has reached double figures in eight of her last 10 games. Marlena Murphy posted her ninth double-double of the season with 12 points and 12 rebounds and Letitia Dickson finished with 13 points, her sixth double figure game in the past seven outings.

Campbell outshot the Dolphins (42.3-41.4) from the floor, marking the third-consecutive game this has happened; all three of which are Campbell losses. The Lady Camels actually shot better than Jacksonville in all three categories hitting 50.0 percent from three-point range and 76.9 percent from the free throw line, compared to 36.4 percent and 64.7 percent for the Dolphins.

A jumper by Courtney Jackson gave Jacksonville a 54-50 lead with 5:06 to play. Blackwell drained a three pointer pulling Campbell to within one with 3:21 remaining. JU extended the lead back out to five points on a pair of free throws by Regina Omoite, who hit 4-of-5 down the stretch, and a layup from DaVina Hamilton.

Murphy converted an old-fashioned three-point play making the score 58-56 with 1:31 to play. Gregoire nailed a jumper pushing the lead to four with 1:14 to play, but Blackwell brought Campbell back to within a point netting a three-pointer with 20 seconds left. Omoite hit a pair from the charity stripe and Campbell turned the ball over sealing the Dolphins victory.

Jacksonville jumped out to a 14-8 lead over the first eight minutes as Campbell started 1-for-7 from the floor with five turnovers. The Lady Camels finished with 24 turnovers, while Jacksonville committed 19.

The Lady Camels responded with a 21-6 run over the next seven minutes grabbing a 27-20 lead after a layup by Blackwell with 4:41 to play in the half. The Dolphins pulled within four, but Campbell scored the final five points of the half taking a 32-23 lead into the half.

Campbell returns to the road after playing its last four games at home. The Lady Camels begin the trip at Kennesaw State on Thursday night at 7:00 pm.

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Players Mentioned

Octavia Blackwell

#14 Octavia Blackwell

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5' 6"
Sophomore
Letitia Dickson

#10 Letitia Dickson

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5' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Octavia Blackwell

#14 Octavia Blackwell

5' 6"
Sophomore
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Letitia Dickson

#10 Letitia Dickson

5' 3"
Freshman
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