NCAAB · Final

Campbell Tops Ball State in Close Contest

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center

Campbell Fighting Camels 69, Ball State Cardinals 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Campbell Fighting Camels?

Campbell Fighting Camels beat Ball State Cardinals 69-64 at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center on December 14, 2025.

Who was favored in Ball State Cardinals vs Campbell Fighting Camels?

Campbell Fighting Camels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -345 (about 78% implied). The favorite won.

In a hard-fought matchup at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center, the Campbell Fighting Camels edged out the Ball State Cardinals with a final score of 69-64. This victory marks an important moment for Campbell, who improved their record to 6-5, while Ball State fell to 3-9. The game showcased a competitive spirit, with both teams striving for a much-needed win.

Campbell entered the game with a home record of 5-1 and had been showing signs of improvement, winning four of their last ten games, including a recent dominating victory over Virginia Lynchburg, where they scored 149 points. Their last five games had seen them average 86.4 points per game while allowing 81.2, indicating a potent offense but a somewhat vulnerable defense. The Camels had a modest winning streak of one game leading into this contest.

On the other side, Ball State struggled with a record of 3-8, including a two-game losing streak. Their recent form was concerning, as they had only managed to win three of their last ten games. The Cardinals averaged 65.0 points per game while allowing 69.4, reflecting their difficulties in both scoring and defending. Their away record was particularly troubling, standing at 0-4, which highlighted their challenges on the road.

The matchup was closely contested throughout, with Campbell managing to maintain a slight edge. Key scoring plays in the second half included a three-point jumper by DJ Smith, which helped Campbell push ahead. Smith's contributions were critical, as he also sank several free throws late in the game to secure the win for the Camels.

The market had Campbell favored to win by 8.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected the expectation that Campbell would perform well at home, where they had been strong this season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this crucial game. The conditions in the arena were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with fans supporting the home team.

Overall, this fixture was significant not only for the standings but also for the momentum it could provide Campbell as they look to build on this victory. The close nature of the game kept spectators on the edge of their seats, and it highlighted the potential for both teams to improve as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CAM -8.5	145.5 o -110 / u -110	Ball State Cardinals +275 · Campbell Fighting Camels -345

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Leaders

PointsDovydas Butka22Campbell Fighting Camels
AssistsCam Gregory4Campbell Fighting Camels
ReboundsChris Fields Jr.14Campbell Fighting Camels
PointsJoey Hart15Ball State Cardinals
AssistsArmoni Zeigler2Ball State Cardinals
ReboundsArmoni Zeigler10Ball State Cardinals

Recent form

Campbell Fighting Camels

Last 10: 4-6Streak W182.2 scored · 79.1 allowed per game3-1 at home

W149-62vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsDec 7
L76-87at Penn State Nittany LionsDec 2
L51-99at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 26
W71-67at UT Arlington MavericksNov 21
L85-91at Weber State WildcatsNov 20
W108-55vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsNov 14
W91-82vs Western Michigan BroncosNov 9
L65-73at West Virginia MountaineersNov 7
L64-96at Wisconsin BadgersNov 4
L62-79vs Delaware Blue HensMar 8

Ball State Cardinals

Last 10: 3-7Streak L265 scored · 69.4 allowed per game0-4 away

L64-68vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsDec 10
L52-64at Evansville Purple AcesDec 4
W96-85vs Le Moyne DolphinsNov 30
L37-55at Lafayette LeopardsNov 29
L73-80vs Monmouth HawksNov 28
L52-70at Indiana State SycamoresNov 23
L62-68vs Little Rock TrojansNov 16
L55-86at Wisconsin BadgersNov 12
W84-54vs Mansfield MountaineersNov 8
W75-64vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	Ball State Cardinals	Campbell Fighting Camels
Field goals	24-59	24-62
Field goal %	41	39
Three-pointers	2-14	5-24
Three-point %	14	21
Free throws	14-20	16-29
Free throw %	70	55
Rebounds	38	45
Offensive rebounds	12	19
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	7	13
Steals	6	4
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	14	12
Team turnovers	3	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	15
Fast-break points	7	11
Points in the paint	42	32
Fouls	21	17
Largest lead	7	5
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	46	31

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-36Kayden Fish made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-36Kayden Fish made Layup.
2nd Half40-36Armoni Zeigler made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-37Chris Fields Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-37Kayden Fish made Layup.
2nd Half42-39Dovydas Butka made Layup. Assisted by Chris Fields Jr..
2nd Half42-40Dovydas Butka made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-42DJ Smith made Layup.
2nd Half42-43DJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-43Kayden Fish made Layup.
2nd Half44-46DJ Smith made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half45-46Devon Barnes made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-46Devon Barnes made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-48Jeremiah Johnson made Jumper.
2nd Half46-50Dovydas Butka made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half47-50Davion Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-50Davion Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-50Armoni Zeigler made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-50Mason Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devon Barnes.
2nd Half52-51Dovydas Butka made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-52Dovydas Butka made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-54Chris Fields Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Tasos Cook.
2nd Half54-54Devon Barnes made Layup. Assisted by Kayden Fish.
2nd Half54-55DJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-56DJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-56Preston Copeland made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half56-58Dovydas Butka made Layup.
2nd Half58-58Joey Hart made Jumper.
2nd Half59-58Joey Hart made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-58Joey Hart made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-60Dovydas Butka made Jumper.
2nd Half62-60Davion Hill made Layup. Assisted by Armoni Zeigler.
2nd Half62-63DJ Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dovydas Butka.
2nd Half62-65Tasos Cook made Jumper.
2nd Half62-66DJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-67DJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-67Davion Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-67Davion Hill made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-68DJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-69DJ Smith made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Campbell Fighting Camels, below favours Ball State Cardinals.