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Camels top UNC Pembroke 141-121 in Senior Day win

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Arabella Butera and Bailey Franci notched two individual wins apiece, powering Campbell past visiting UNC Pembroke 141-121 on Saturday at the Johnson Aquatic Center.

With the Senior Day victory, Campbell (1-4) earned its first dual win of the season, while handing the Braves (9-1) their first loss of the 2025-26 campaign.

The teams split the day's 14 events, but the Camels earned 22 top-3 finishes, earning the 10-point edge.

Butera topped the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:23.59, also claiming the 200 IM with a 2:12.46 mark to clinch the matchup for the Camels.

Franci, meanwhile, clocked in at 1:07.25 in the 100 breaststroke for an event win, followed by teammate Sophia Grubbs (1:07.98), then topped the 100 freestyle with a time of 54.68, just ahead of CU's Nicole Rubino (54.71).

Also earning individual wins were Natalie Kingsbury in the 100 back (1:00.93) and Madelynn Twigg in the 200 back (2:11.06). Campbell also kicked off the meet with a 200 medley relay win, logging a time of 1:49.76.

Next up, the Camels will head back to Lynchburg, Va. for the TYR Senior Celebration, taking on Liberty January 23-24.
 
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Players Mentioned

Arabella Butera

Arabella Butera

Breast
5' 4"
Senior
Sophia Grubbs

Sophia Grubbs

Breast/Free
5' 7"
Junior
Natalie Kingsbury

Natalie Kingsbury

Free/Back
5' 7"
Senior
Nicole Rubino

Nicole Rubino

Free
5' 8"
Sophomore
Madelynn Twigg

Madelynn Twigg

Free
5' 7"
Sophomore
Bailey Franci

Bailey Franci

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Arabella Butera

Arabella Butera

5' 4"
Senior
Breast
Sophia Grubbs

Sophia Grubbs

5' 7"
Junior
Breast/Free
Natalie Kingsbury

Natalie Kingsbury

5' 7"
Senior
Free/Back
Nicole Rubino

Nicole Rubino

5' 8"
Sophomore
Free
Madelynn Twigg

Madelynn Twigg

5' 7"
Sophomore
Free
Bailey Franci

Bailey Franci

Freshman