CAA Men’s Basketball Highlights: Key Takeaways from February 10th’s Action

Campbell won its seventh straight game, beating N.C. A&T 66-62, thanks to Colby Duggan’s strong performance.

Dylan Smith

Game Overview

In a tight matchup, Campbell (14-11, 9-3 CAA) edged out N.C. A&T (4-21, 0-12 CAA) with a score of 66-62. The Camels took control in the second half, thanks to Colby Duggan, who scored 18 of his 26 points after halftime. He finished the game shooting an impressive 11-for-17. Tasos Cook also contributed significantly with 13 points, four assists, and no turnovers in his first start of the season. Caleb Zurliene added 10 points to help secure the win.

The first half was a back-and-forth affair. Campbell started strong, going on a 9-0 run to take a temporary lead. However, N.C. A&T responded with a solid stretch, scoring 16 points to build a seven-point lead before halftime. They went into the break ahead, 26-21, after Bryson Ogletree scored just before the buzzer.

In the second half, while N.C. A&T initially kept its lead, Campbell quickly found its rhythm. The Camels hit 14 of their next 15 shots, allowing them to cut the deficit. Key three-pointers from Zurliene and Elijah Walsh brought Campbell within three points. With Duggan leading the charge, Campbell surged ahead with a 22-14 run, putting them up 58-52 with just over three minutes to go.

N.C. A&T fought back, but Campbell maintained its composure and secured the victory. A standout for the Aggies was Lamothe, who recorded 20 points and 17 rebounds, alongside 4 assists. Chitikoudis and Ogletree also played well, adding 17 and 15 points, respectively.

Overall, it was a thrilling game with strong performances from both sides, but Campbell’s second-half drive clinched their seventh consecutive win.