Camels set for clash with UNCW

BUIES CREEK - Campbell hosts first-place UNCW Saturday at 4 p.m. in the penultimate home game of the season. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a pregame block party in front of Gore Arena starting at 2 p.m.

Game Coverage/Promotions
Saturday Feb. 21 - 4 p.m. | FloCollege | WRAL2 | LiveStats
Pregame Block Party at 2 pm featuring food trucks, yard games, and music.
Brooks & Reid Hoop Room
Alumni Day
#OneCampbell Day

Previous Meeting
Campbell led by as many as 13 in the second half, but couldn't hold off a late charge by the Seahawks and fell 78-75. DJ Smith led the way with 24 points, while Jeremiah Johnson added 20. Campbell had three looks to tie on the games final possession, but couldn't get a three-pointer to drop.

Last Time Out
Johnson's buzzer beater capped a career day for the sophomore and helped Campbell down William & Mary 84-83 on Thursday night. Johnson finished with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists.

The Camels trailed by eight at the half, but a second half offensive outburst saw Campbell put up 49 points after halftime to snatch the win from the Tribe.

Scouting the Seahawks
UNCW sits atop the CAA standings at 23-4, 12-2 in league play. The Seahawks have one four in a row, with their only two losses coming to William & Mary twice.

Nolan Hodge's 15.2 ppg leads six players averaging 9.4 ppg or better. Patrick Wessler, the 7-foot center, nearly averages a double-double with 13.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

Looking Ahead
Campbell hits the road for the final time during the regular season to visit Drexel on Thursday night and Towson on Saturday.

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Players Mentioned

#2 Jeremiah Johnson: G; 6' 4"; Sophomore

#9 DJ Smith: G; 6' 0"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#2 Jeremiah Johnson
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: G

#9 DJ Smith
: 6' 0"; Graduate Student
: G

Players Mentioned

#2 Jeremiah Johnson

#9 DJ Smith

Players Mentioned

#2 Jeremiah Johnson

#9 DJ Smith