JOHNSON CITY, TENN. – After an even first half, a second half surge from ETSU led the Buccaneers past Campbell 68-53 Wednesday night in Johnson City.
Campbell falls to 0-3 on the year, while ETSU picks up its first win, moving to 1-2.
Rashawn Inglemon turned in his third straight 20-point night after going 5-11 from distance and 5-5 at the foul line for a game-high 20 points. Inglemon now averages 21.3 ppg through three games this season.
Lance Waddles joined him as the only other Camel in double figures with 15.
Solid defense helped Campbell overcome first-half shooting woes to go to the break knotted at 25-25. The Camels shot 2-16 from distance in the first half, with makes from Inglemon and Waddles. While ETSU knocked down five triples, the Camels forced nine first-half turnovers, including five steals by five different players.
ETSU pulled away in the second half thanks largely to rebounding, where the Bucs had a 27-8 advantage on the glass after halftime. Fourteen second-half offensive rebounds turned into 11 second-chance points for ETSU. Inglemon tried to keep things close for Campbell, scoring 17 of his 20 after halftime, but it wasn't enough in the 69-53 defeat.
Campbell held a 13-7 turnover advantage, but turned those 13 giveaways into only 10 points.
AJ Wright dished out a game-high five assists, keeping his season average at 5.0 apg.
Lance Waddles and
Nordin Kapic tied for the team lead with four rebounds apiece, while Campbell was outrebounded 47-26 on the night.
ETSU was led by Tyran Mason, posting a busy 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Marquis Marion hauled in a game-high 10 boards for the Bucs.
The Camels return to action Saturday for the home opener against USC Upstate. Tip-off is set for 4:30 p.m. in Gore Arena, immediately following the women's game.
