BUIES CREEK, N.C. – After wins over Gardner-Webb and High Point, the Fighting Camels continue their road trip against former Big South opponents with a visit to South Carolina to take on Winthrop.
 
Game Coverage
Campbell (2-1) at Winthrop (1-0)
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 4:00
Rock Hill, S.C. | Eagle Field
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The Camels came back from a halftime deficit to defeat High Point for the second time in the series history. Caroline Laur scored the final two goals, and Drew Watkins won two critical draw controls to keep Campbell in possession and prevent a tying effort from High Point. Goalkeeper Adria Welsh stymied the Panther offense, allowing just four goals in the second half.
 
Series History
The Eagles hold a slight 6-5 edge in the overall series between the two teams. Campbell is on a three-game winning streak against Winthrop, outscoring the Eagles 41-22 in that span.
 
Scouting the Opponents
Winthrop has played one game so far this year, an 8-7 overtime win over Kennesaw State on Saturday. Emily Hollinger scored a hat trick and the winning goal with nine seconds left in overtime. The Eagles scored two goals in the final 83 seconds to force the tie.
 
The team was picked fifth in the Big South Preseason Poll. Hannah Potter is in her first season as the full-time head coach. She served as interim coach for the 2025 season.
 
Late Game Heroics
Caroline Laur scored two goals in the final three minutes to complete the comeback against High Point.
 
Early Season Hat Tricks
Sophomore Paige White recorded hat tricks in the first two games of the season. She opened the 2026 campaign with four goals against Jacksonville, followed by three goals and three assists against Gardner-Webb.
 
Preseason Accolades
Fifth-year defender Hailey Kohlmann was selected as an honorable mention on the All-CAA Preseason Team. She was first on the team last year with 37 ground balls and fifth in the CAA in ground balls per game.
 
Looking for Difference Makers
The Camels are looking to replace two program greats with the departure of Rasa Welsh and Sam Bischoff. Welsh is third all-time in career assists, and Bischoff is second all-time in career goals. Both players ended their careers top five in career points.
 
Head Coach Dawn Easley
Coach Easley is in the midst of her 13^th season at the helm in Buies Creek. She owns a record of 88-114 at Campbell and a 146-145 overall record.
 
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