Henderson dunks twice late, Campbell surges past Ohio 63-55
ATHENS, Ohio -- Cedric Henderson Jr. posted 12 of his 17 points after halftime as Campbell broke open a tight game in the final two minutes and defeated Ohio 63-55 on Sunday.
The second half saw 12 lead changes, eight ties and was a one-possession game for 18 minutes with neither team ahead by more than three. Henderson closed out the game with a 3-pointer and two dunks as the Camels (9-3) ended on a 12-4 run.
Trey Spencer added 12 points for Campbell, LaDarius Knight added 10 points. Cory Gensler had 10 points, six rebounds, five steals and two blocked shots. Jordan Whitfield had a steal, a free throw, a defensive board and two assists in the last 1:48.
Jason Preston had 19 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Bobcats (8-5). Ben Vander Plas added 16 points and seven rebounds. Sylvester Ogbonda had nine rebounds and six points.
Campbell plays Gardner-Webb to open Big South play at home on Thursday. Ohio plays Western Michigan on the road on Saturday, a Mid-American Conference opener.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Riggs
- Robert Felder
- Jourdan Love
2023-24 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Charleston | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
Drexel | 13-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
UNC Wilmington | 12-6 | 3 | 21-10 |
Hofstra | 12-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
Towson | 11-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
Delaware | 10-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
Stony Brook | 10-8 | 5 | 20-15 |
Monmouth | 10-8 | 5 | 18-15 |
Campbell | 8-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
Northeastern | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
Elon | 6-12 | 9 | 13-19 |
North Carolina A&T | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
William & Mary | 4-14 | 11 | 10-23 |
Hampton | 3-15 | 12 | 9-24 |
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |