Butka named CAA Player of the Week

BUIES CREEK - Dovydas Butka was tabbed CAA Player of the Week after a pair of big performances in a 2-0 week for the Camels. Butka posted 21.5 points per game on 54.2% shooting from the floor (13-24 FG) and 85.0% from the line (17-20 FT).

The Lithuanian product averaged a double-double last week after pulling down 10.0 rebounds, while logging 2.5 steals per contest.

The sophomore forward went off for a career-high 26-point, 10-rebound, four-steal performance in an 81-60 victory over one of the league's top defenses, Drexel. He shot 9-of-15 from the floor and 8-for-10 at the line, while pulling down six of his 10 boards on the offensive glass. Butka's 26 points were the second-most among the league's top scoring outputs last week.

The 6-foot-9 big man followed up with his ninth double-double of the season, posting 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 79-71 victory at North Carolina A&T.

Butka is the third different Camel to earn CAA Player of the Week honors this year, giving Campbell the most players and most total awards (5) in the league thus far.

The Camels return to action Sunday at home against Charleston. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network.

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Players Mentioned

#13 Dovydas Butka: F; 6' 9"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#13 Dovydas Butka
: 6' 9"; Sophomore
: F

Players Mentioned

#13 Dovydas Butka

Players Mentioned

#13 Dovydas Butka