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Campbell CAM 2-2
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Winner N.C. Central NCCU 1-2
Campbell CAM
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Final
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N.C. Central NCCU
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Campbell CAM 10 23 18 13 64
N.C. Central NCCU 9 23 13 22 67

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Andrew Miller

Camels’ comeback falls short at NC Central

DURHAM, N.C. ­- Hayley Barber dribbled down the court with the defender on her hip and launched a last second game-tying three point attempt but it rimmed out as time expired.
 
Kieche White scored 21 and Paulina Afriyie added 14 as North Carolina Central topped Campbell 67-64 Tuesday at McDougald-McLendon Arena.
 
After Shy Tuelle hit a triple for the Camels with 9:25 remaining in the final period, the Eagles (1-2) road a 15-0 run to push its lead to seven, 61-54.
 
Tuelle led the way for the Camels with 14 points to pair with 10 boards for her first career double-double. Kianna Speight added 12 points for her third double-digit outing of the year while Barber posted an additional 10 for the Camels (2-2).
 
Speight ended the Eagles run with a layup at the 2:50 mark to make it 61-56. Luana Serranho then hit her lone triple of the night followed by a pair of free throws from Barber to cut the lead to one, 61-60, with 55 tics remaining, however, the Camels could not get any closer.
 
In a game that featured 16 lead changes, Central won the paint battle 32-20 as well as the advantage in second chance points 11-2.
 
The Camels were able to force 11 turnovers for nine points and get out an run for 14 fast break points to the Eagles' two.
 
Campbell returns home on Monday with a matchup against Kennesaw State at 5:30 as a part of a double-header with the men's squad who host Jacksonville at 8:00 p.m.

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