Campbell University

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Jasmine Felton scored a career high 25 points to lead the Camels to their first win of the season in a 64-58 decision over Furman Saturday afternoon at Gore Arena / Pope Convocation Center.
 
The win is the first in the tenure of new head coach Ali Jaques. The Fighting Camels (1-4) went 7-of-8 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter versus 2-of-8 by the Paladins (2-3).
 
The Camels put forth a strong defensive effort early, holding the Paladins to seven points in the first quarter and 3-of-13 shooting. CU was efficient with their chances, going 4-of-6 from the field and the charity stripe for the 12-7 advantage after the first quarter.
 
Each team scored 17 points in the second quarter, led by 10 from Furman's Ava Sawi in the frame. She scored all of her points in the final 2:53 of the half, leading an 11-3 run for the Paladins to end the half.
 
Sawi led her team with 15 points on the day, and Sophia Pearl added nine. Clare Coyle, Alyssa Ervin and Raina McGowens all scored eight points.
 
Campbell ended the game with a season-high 14 assists, with every player who saw the court contributing at least one helper. Felton led the way with three in addition to leading the team in points and rebounds. Emerson Thompson was the second Camel in double figures with 10 thanks to two three pointers and two free throws with five seconds to play.
 
Felton led all scorers in the third quarter with six, and the Camels won the frame, 17-13 to take a nine-point lead to the final frame.
 
Furman battled back in the fourth to take the lead with 2:52 to play, 56-55, on a bucket by Sawi. Campbell retook the lead for good on the ensuing possession with a basket from Felton. The Paladins went on to put the ball in the hoop just one more time over the remainder of the game.
 
All of Campbell's seven makes from the free throw line in the fourth quarter came after the 1:15 mark to maintain the advantage.
 
The Camels forced a season high 17 turnovers on nine steals, and Hana Predojevic added three blocks on the defensive end.
 
Next Up
Campbell hosts Fordham on Tuesday night in the final game of this three-game homestand. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 in Gore Arena, and the action will be streamed live on FloCollege.
 
The Camels are hosting a Teddy Bear Toss. Fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to toss onto the court to be donated to children in need.
 
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