Box Score BUIES CREEK, N.C. –
Ricky Clemons' put back with 0.1 seconds remaining lifted Campbell to a 64-63 win over North Carolina A&T Saturday at Gore Arena.
In a game where the lead changed 13 times and was tied on six occasions, the Camels (15-10, 8-6 Big South) pulled out their second one-point victory over the Aggies (11-17, 6-8) this season.
Last month,
Jordan Whitfield hit a corner three in the waning seconds for a 73-72 win in Greensboro.
On Saturday, A&T led 63-61 after Marcus Watson hit two free throws with 19.7 seconds to play, but
Jordan Whitfield drove to the bucket and was fouled with 10.2 seconds left. Whitfield hit one-of-two from the line to bring CU within 63-62.
The Camels then fouled Demetric Horton with 7.9 seconds to play, and the Aggie guard missed both free throws to give CU its final chance.
Cedric Henderson's corner three was short, Clemons grabbed the rebound and scored through contact to put the Camels in front. After the officials reviewed the play for nearly five minutes, 0.1 seconds were put back on the clock, Clemons' bucket was confirmed, and he was awarded the and-one free throw. The free throw missed, but the senior guard provided his team with a third game-winning bucket this season following makes against Hartford and Marshall.
With former Camel All-American Chris Clemons (now a member of the G-League Maine Celtics) in attendance, Henderson scored a season-high 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and drew nine fouls. He made 6-of-14 from the floor and 13-of-14 from the line. Jesus Carralero finished with 10 points and
Austin McCullough nine for the Camels, who shot just 39 percent (18-of-46) from the floor, however CU converted six more free throws (25-35) than A&T attempted (11-19).
Tyler Maye led the Aggies, who have dropped seven of their last nine, with 17 points and nine boards. Horton added 16 points, 12 in the second half and Marcus Watson added 10 off the bench for NC A&T, which shot 44 percent (24-55) from the floor.
Neither team led by more than seven throughout. Campbell finished with a 36-31 advantage on the boards.
- CU has held 19 of its 25 opponents below 70 points and entered the game 1st in the Big South, 19th in the nation, in scoring defense (61.7).
- Campbell improved to 9-3 at home this season, 5-2 vs. league foes at Gore Arena.
- CU also moved to 6-2 vs. North Division opponents.
- The Camels return to action Wednesday at Hampton (7:00).
