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Jessica Huffman Ranks Fourth in the Nation in Stolen Bases; Camels Tied for NCAA Lead in Double Plays

BUIES CREEK, N.C.—After wrapping up the regular season last week, Campbell found its name littered throughout the NCAA softball national statistics report released Tuesday afternoon.

The Camels (27-38-1, 8-10 A-Sun) swept Gardner-Webb last Thursday to close out the regular season and secure the No. 5 seed in the Atlantic Sun Tournament, which begins May 10 in DeLand, Fla.

Campbell turned a pair of double plays in its 1-0 eight inning victory in game two against the Bulldogs giving it 32 on the season. Not only is the mark a school record, it is also tied with North Texas for the most in the nation. In double plays per game, the Camels rank eighth with a 0.48 mark.

Senior Jessica Huffman moved into a tied for 29th all-time in NCAA history with the 113th of her career last Thursday. Her school record 43 on the season is tied for fourth most in the country this season and her 0.67 clip per game ranks 13th.

Junior southpaw Lauren Caviness is tied for 29th in the country with three saves this season.

Riding Huffman's outstanding season on the base paths the Camels rank 50th in the nation averaging 1.39 steals per game. Campbell's 92 steals on the season ranks 23rd in the country and second most in school history.

The Camels rank 60th in the nation with a team fielding percentage of 0.966 and are 83rd with a team ERA of 2.60 thanks to three-consecutive shutouts against Atlantic Sun competition.

Campbell is still waiting to find out its opponent in the first round of the A-Sun Tournament, but there is a high possibility that it will be a rematch with Gardner-Webb. If Stetson wins just one of its four games this week (Jacksonville & North Florida), the Hatters will be the No. 1 seed and will set up a Campbell If Stetson loses all four game, Campbell and the Hatters will met in the opening round.vs. Gardner-Webb first round matchup.

Full coverage for all of the Fighting Camels A-Sun Tournament games can be found on www.GoCamels.com. The Online Home for Campbell Athletics will have live audio and live stats for all of the Camels games, as well as game recaps, box scores and interviews with Campbell players and coaches.

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Players Mentioned

Lauren Caviness

#18 Lauren Caviness

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5' 9"
Junior
Jessica Huffman

#14 Jessica Huffman

OF
5' 8"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Lauren Caviness

#18 Lauren Caviness

5' 9"
Junior
P
Jessica Huffman

#14 Jessica Huffman

5' 8"
Senior
OF