BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The Camels are back at home for their first CAA game of the season, as they host William & Mary this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Eakes Athletics Complex and on FloCollege.
 
GAME INFORMATION
Campbell vs. William & Mary
Friday, August 29 | 7 PM
Eakes Athletics Complex | Buies Creek, N.C.
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SCOUTING WILLIAM & MARY: The Tribe comes into this contest having played just one match, a 1-1 draw on the road against Navy. Aidan Morrison netted the equalizer in the 70th minute off assists from Gabe Ruitenberg and Diogo Branco. William & Mary was picked to finish in fourth place in the CAA South, earning just one more point than Campbell. The two teams had identical 3-4-1 records in CAA play last year, but the Camels secured three more non-conference wins. Morrison was joined by Lucas Caldas and Evan Rabush as honorable mentions on the Preseason All-CAA Team. Chris Norris enters his 22nd year at the helm of his alma mater.
 
SERIES HISTORY: The two teams have faced off just eight times previous to this year. Campbell holds the overall goal-scoring advantage, 21-20, but the Tribe has won five of the eight contests. However, CU has won both matchups as a member of the CAA, 3-2 (2024) and 2-1 (2023).
 
LAST TIME OUT: The Camels defeated Winthrop, 2-0, on the road this past Sunday. Ethan Roberts and Kairi Saito provided the first half goals to help Campbell bounce back from their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Davidson.

STRONG DEFENDING: Campbell recorded seven clean sheets in 2024 and ranked 26th nationally and 2nd in the CAA with a 0.944 team goals against average.
 
LAST SEASON: The Camels improved on their 2023 season with an 8-6-4 record in 2024 (3-4-1 in CAA play). Returning defender Luc Lavielle was named to the CAA All-Freshman team, while Owen Mikoy was a second-team honoree and Daniel Osei-Tutu earned third-team recognition.
 
NEW TO THE CREEK: Campbell welcomes 12 new faces to its team in 2024. This year's freshman class includes forwards Dani Giovannetti, Auggie Squillace, Skyler Wright, Kana Dube and Kristijan Bandur. Defender Ronnie Garcia also joins the freshman class. Transfers Sam Sery, Xander Martin, Zane Pederson, Kairi Saito, Xander Naguib and Daniel Santos Rosa round out the newcomers.
 
DAPAAH AND MATOS EARN PRESEASON HONORS: Filipe Matos and Evans Dapaah were named to the Preseason All-CAA Team as voted on by the coaches. Matos led the Camels in goals and points last year, while Dapaah was a strong mainstay within the Campbell midfield.
 
RETURNING EXPERIENCE: Five Camels that recorded over 1,000 minutes in 2024 make their return to Eakes for the 2025 season. Jake Roberts, the new team captain, returns along the back line with Luc Lavielle. Evans Dapaah makes his return to the midfield, and Filipe Matos and Marco Wright find their places back on the wings.
 
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