Minnesota Dominates Campbell in Convincing Win
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Williams Arena
Minnesota Golden Gophers 78, Campbell Fighting Camels 50, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Campbell Fighting Camels vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Campbell Fighting Camels 78-50 at Williams Arena on December 21, 2025.
Who was favored in Campbell Fighting Camels vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Minnesota Golden Gophers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers delivered a commanding performance against the Campbell Fighting Camels, securing a decisive victory with a final score of 78-50 at Williams Arena. This game showcased Minnesota's strength at home, where they have established a solid record of 7-5 this season. The Gophers have been particularly effective in their home games, boasting a home record of 5-2, while Campbell, now 5-7 overall, has struggled on the road with an away record of just 1-5.
In recent form, Minnesota has shown a mixed bag of results, going 5-5 in their last ten games. They entered this matchup on a one-game winning streak, having defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 89-53 in their previous outing. Over their last five games, they averaged 72.4 points scored while allowing 72.0 points. Campbell, on the other hand, has also recorded a 5-5 record in their last ten games but faced a setback with a loss to Gonzaga Bulldogs, where they were defeated 70-98. Their recent scoring average stands at 83.0 points, with an average of 82.0 points allowed in their last five games.
The Gophers' performance at home has been characterized by their ability to score effectively, averaging 72.0 points per game while allowing 68.9 points. In contrast, Campbell has struggled defensively on the road, allowing an average of 77.8 points per game. This disparity was evident in the game, as Minnesota's defense held Campbell to just 50 points.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences that would have impacted the game. This allowed both teams to field their full rosters, contributing to the competitive nature of the matchup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Minnesota favored by 13.5 points, with the total set at 145.5. The odds reflected confidence in Minnesota's ability to secure a comfortable victory, which they did convincingly. The Gophers' money line was set at -1200, indicating strong favoritism, while Campbell's money line was at 750.
Conditions in Williams Arena were conducive for basketball, with fans supporting the home team. The atmosphere likely energized the Gophers, who capitalized on their home-court advantage.
Throughout the game, viewers could observe Minnesota's strong offensive plays, including significant contributions from players like Nehemiah Turner, who made key layups, and Jeremiah Johnson, who added to the score with free throws. The Gophers' ability to maintain control of the game was evident as they consistently extended their lead, ultimately finishing with a 28-point margin.
This matchup highlighted Minnesota's potential as they continue to build on their home success, while Campbell will need to address their road struggles moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MINN -13.5 | 145.5 o -115 / u -105 | Campbell Fighting Camels +750 · Minnesota Golden Gophers -1200 |
Leaders
- PointsCade Tyson24Minnesota Golden Gophers
- AssistsIsaac Asuma6Minnesota Golden Gophers
- ReboundsCade Tyson7Minnesota Golden Gophers
- PointsJeremiah Johnson17Campbell Fighting Camels
- AssistsChris Fields Jr.3Campbell Fighting Camels
- ReboundsDovydas Butka8Campbell Fighting Camels
Recent form
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W172 scored · 68.9 allowed per game5-2 at home
- W89-53vs Texas Southern TigersDec 14
- L57-85at Purdue BoilermakersDec 11
- W73-64vs Indiana HoosiersDec 4
- L75-86at Santa Clara BroncosNov 29
- L68-72vs Stanford CardinalNov 28
- L65-77vs San Francisco DonsNov 22
- W66-54vs Chicago State CougarsNov 19
- W72-65vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 16
- L60-83at Missouri TigersNov 13
- W95-50vs Alcorn State BravesNov 8
Campbell Fighting Camels
Last 10: 5-5Streak L183.5 scored · 77.8 allowed per game1-5 away
- L70-98at Gonzaga BulldogsDec 18
- W69-64vs Ball State CardinalsDec 14
- 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
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Campbell Fighting Camels | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-46 | 30-52 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 58 |
| Three-pointers | 3-16 | 10-20 |
| Three-point % | 19 | 50 |
| Free throws | 15-19 | 8-9 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 21 |
| Assists | 9 | 26 |
| Steals | 4 | 14 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 40 |
| Fouls | 12 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 30 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half22-38Cade Tyson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bobby Durkin assists)
- 1st Half22-41Cade Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Asuma assists)
- 2nd Half22-42Bobby Durkin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half22-43Bobby Durkin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half24-43Cam Gregory makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half24-45Isaac Asuma makes layup (Cade Tyson assists)
- 2nd Half26-45Dovydas Butka makes layup (Cam Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half26-47Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Isaac Asuma assists)
- 2nd Half26-48Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half26-49Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half29-49DJ Smith makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half29-52Bobby Durkin makes 22-foot three point jumper (Cade Tyson assists)
- 2nd Half31-52Cam Gregory makes driving layup
- 2nd Half32-52DJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-52DJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-55Isaac Asuma makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cade Tyson assists)
- 2nd Half35-55Cam Gregory makes 22-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half35-58Bobby Durkin makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaac Asuma assists)
- 2nd Half36-58DJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-58DJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-60Cade Tyson makes 2-foot dunk (Kai Shinholster assists)
- 2nd Half37-62Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes layup (Cade Tyson assists)
- 2nd Half38-62Dominykas Butka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-62Dominykas Butka makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-62Jeremiah Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-64Cade Tyson makes 1-foot dunk (Grayson Grove assists)
- 2nd Half41-66Cade Tyson makes driving layup (Bobby Durkin assists)
- 2nd Half41-67Cade Tyson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-70Isaac Asuma makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half43-70Dovydas Butka makes layup (Enoch Kalambay assists)
- 2nd Half43-72Isaac Asuma makes layup (Grayson Grove assists)
- 2nd Half44-72Dominykas Butka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-72Dominykas Butka makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-74Cade Tyson makes 1-foot dunk (Grayson Grove assists)
- 2nd Half46-74Jeremiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-74Muneer Newton makes 9-foot hook shot (Cam Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half48-76Langston Reynolds makes layup (Nehemiah Turner assists)
- 2nd Half48-78Nehemiah Turner makes layup (Kai Shinholster assists)
- 2nd Half49-78Jeremiah Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-78Jeremiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Minnesota Golden Gophers, below favours Campbell Fighting Camels.
Venue
- Williams ArenaMinneapolis, MN
- Attendance7988
- OfficialsEarl Walton, Chad Barlow, Jourdan Love
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