Campbell Defeats Northeastern 97-82 in Convocation Center
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center
Campbell Fighting Camels 97, Northeastern Huskies 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northeastern Huskies vs Campbell Fighting Camels?
Campbell Fighting Camels beat Northeastern Huskies 97-82 at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Northeastern Huskies vs Campbell Fighting Camels?
Campbell Fighting Camels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
The Campbell Fighting Camels secured a solid victory against the Northeastern Huskies, finishing the game with a score of 97-82. This matchup, held at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center, showcased Campbell's ability to capitalize on home court advantage, improving their home record to 9-8 while Northeastern fell to 5-10 overall.
Campbell entered the game with a mixed record of 8-8, but their recent form indicated a slight upward trend, having won five of their last ten games. They were riding a one-game winning streak, having defeated the Monmouth Hawks 68-65 in their previous outing. The Fighting Camels averaged 77.8 points scored and allowed 78.5 points over their last ten games, indicating a high-scoring and competitive style of play. At home, they had been particularly effective, boasting a perfect 3-0 record in their last three home games.
On the other hand, the Northeastern Huskies came into the game with a 5-9 record and had struggled in recent weeks, winning only three of their last ten contests. They were also on a one-game winning streak, having triumphed over the North Carolina A&T Aggies 85-74. The Huskies averaged 76.5 points scored and allowed 81.2 points during their last ten games, reflecting a similar trend of high-scoring affairs but with less defensive success compared to Campbell.
In terms of previous meetings, Campbell had faced Northeastern once before in the 2025 season, suffering a loss with a score of 58-67. This game offered Campbell the opportunity for redemption on their home turf.
Injury reports were not mentioned in the provided facts, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this game. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Campbell was favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 154.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, highlighting the expectation of a high-scoring game.
The conditions in the arena were conducive to an exciting game, with fans likely in attendance to support their teams. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where Campbell pulled away decisively. Key scoring plays included a 4-foot dunk by Dovydas Butka, assisted by Cam Gregory, and a 29-foot three-point jumper from DJ Smith, which helped solidify Campbell's lead.
Overall, Campbell's victory was characterized by effective scoring and a strong home performance, while Northeastern will need to regroup as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CAM -3.5 | 154.5 o -110 / u -110 | Northeastern Huskies +150 · Campbell Fighting Camels -180 |
Leaders
- PointsDJ Smith31Campbell Fighting Camels
- AssistsCam Gregory5Campbell Fighting Camels
- ReboundsDovydas Butka14Campbell Fighting Camels
- PointsMike Loughnane23Northeastern Huskies
- AssistsLuca Soroa Schaller7Northeastern Huskies
- ReboundsTy Francis8Northeastern Huskies
Recent form
Campbell Fighting Camels
Last 10: 5-5Streak W177.8 scored · 78.5 allowed per game3-0 at home
- W68-65at Monmouth HawksDec 31
- L72-86at Hofstra PrideDec 30
- W102-79vs Green Bay PhoenixDec 23
- L50-78at Minnesota Golden GophersDec 21
- 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
Northeastern Huskies
Last 10: 3-7Streak W176.5 scored · 81.2 allowed per game2-6 away
- W85-74at North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 31
- L91-103at Elon PhoenixDec 30
- L77-85at Rhode Island RamsDec 23
- L83-91at Syracuse OrangeDec 20
- W73-56vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 7
- L59-76at Holy Cross CrusadersDec 3
- L73-86at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 28
- W93-86at Duquesne DukesNov 22
- L57-70at Princeton TigersNov 21
- L74-85vs Vermont CatamountsNov 15
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 |
Box score
| Stat | Northeastern Huskies | Campbell Fighting Camels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-59 | 34-58 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 59 |
| Three-pointers | 9-21 | 5-18 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 28 |
| Free throws | 11-12 | 24-31 |
| Free throw % | 92 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 24 |
| Assists | 18 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 56 |
| Fouls | 22 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 3 | 90 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-59Jeremiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-61Tasos Cook makes layup
- 2nd Half50-61Mike Loughnane makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-61Mike Loughnane makes layup
- 2nd Half52-63Cam Gregory makes layup
- 2nd Half54-63Ty Francis makes 3-foot dunk (Mike Loughnane assists)
- 2nd Half54-64Dovydas Butka makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-64Luca Soroa Schaller makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-64Luca Soroa Schaller makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-66Dovydas Butka makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half59-66William Kermoury makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
- 2nd Half59-69Cam Gregory makes 24-foot three point jumper (DJ Smith assists)
- 2nd Half59-71DJ Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half59-72Dovydas Butka makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Mike Loughnane makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-74Dovydas Butka makes layup
- 2nd Half63-74Luca Soroa Schaller makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-77Tasos Cook makes 25-foot three point jumper (Muneer Newton assists)
- 2nd Half65-77Xavier Abreu makes layup
- 2nd Half65-79Muneer Newton makes layup
- 2nd Half68-79Mike Loughnane makes 22-foot three point jumper (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
- 2nd Half70-79Luca Soroa Schaller makes layup
- 2nd Half70-80DJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-81DJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-81Mike Loughnane makes layup (William Kermoury assists)
- 2nd Half74-81Luca Soroa Schaller makes layup
- 2nd Half74-83DJ Smith makes layup
- 2nd Half75-83Xavier Abreu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-85Cam Gregory makes layup
- 2nd Half78-85William Kermoury makes 27-foot three point jumper (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
- 2nd Half78-86DJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-87DJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-89Dovydas Butka makes 4-foot dunk (Cam Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half80-89Xavier Abreu makes layup
- 2nd Half80-90Jeremiah Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-91Jeremiah Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-93Tasos Cook makes 2-foot dunk (Cam Gregory assists)
- 2nd Half80-96DJ Smith makes 29-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half80-97DJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half82-97Mike Loughnane makes 6-foot dunk (Luca Soroa Schaller assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Campbell Fighting Camels, below favours Northeastern Huskies.
Venue
- John W. Pope Jr. Convocation CenterBuies Creek, NC
- Attendance2206
- OfficialsKeith Fogleman, CJ Middlebrooks, Chase Furlough
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