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Campbell 64, Furman 58: Camels Rally Late to Secure First Win
By Megan McCarthy
Campbell earned its first victory of the season, holding off Furman 64-58 at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center in Buies Creek, North Carolina, after the Paladins briefly seized the lead late in the fourth quarter.
The Camels improved to 1-4 with the win, while Furman dropped to 2-3.
Jasmine Felton led Campbell with 25 points on 10-of-26 shooting and nine rebounds, finishing just shy of a double-double. Her scoring helped Campbell maintain control for much of the contest, but Furman made a late push that put the outcome in doubt.
Campbell held a 55-47 advantage midway through the fourth quarter before the Paladins mounted their comeback. Furman put together a 9-0 run, taking a 56-55 lead when Ava Sawi connected on a running jumper in the lane with 2:54 remaining.
The lead change gave Furman an opportunity to steal a road victory, but Campbell responded and closed out the game to claim the six-point decision.
Sawi led Furman with a career-high 15 points. She was the only Paladin to reach double figures, providing the team’s leading scoring contribution in a game where Furman struggled to find consistent shooting.
Campbell finished at 51.2 percent from the field, making 22 of 43 attempts. Furman shot 37.0 percent, connecting on 20 of 54 attempts. The difference in shooting efficiency proved important as Campbell worked to withstand Furman’s fourth-quarter surge.
For Campbell, the result marks a significant first step after opening the season with four losses. The Camels now have their first win on the board, while Furman will look to respond after seeing its record slip below .500.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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