RALEIGH, N.C. – The Fighting Camels fell 83-64 at NC State in the 2026-27 season opener. Campbell fell into a big hole across the final 10 minutes of the first half, but battled to ultimately win the second half 45-42.
Rashawn Inglemon found the range in the second half to tie for a game-high 20 points, with 18 of those coming after halftime.
Lance Waddles added 19 points for the Camels, while
Nordin Kapic also finished in double figures with 11.
The Camels came out hot and led 10-3 early, and kept that lead at 16-13 nine minutes in. The final 10:30 of the first half belonged to the Wolfpack, outscoring Campbell 28-3 to close the half and carry a 41-19 lead into the break. Campbell shot 2-16 from beyond the arc in the first half, and only 7-35 from the floor.
Campbell's offense came back to life and scored 45 points after halftime. Inglemon hit three threes, while
Caleb McAbee and Waddles also connected from distance. Campbell shot 54% from the floor after the half with 19 made field goals. The Wolfpack led by as many as 35 early in the second, but Campbell battled to bring the final margin to 19, 83-64.
The Camels hauled in 14 offensive rebounds to NC State's eight, and won the turnover battle 13-10.
Ven-Allen Lubin led five Wolfpack scorers in double figures with 20 points along with a game-high 10 rebounds.
The Camels return to action Sunday at Western Michigan. Tip-off in Kalamazoo is set for 2 p.m. on ESPN+.
