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Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs – Campbell Fighting Camels Preview – 02.11.2016

The Campbell Fighting Camels (8-15) will try to put an end to their 10-game skid when they take on the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (13-12) at John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 11.

The Fighting Camels are hoping to rebound after their 81-71 loss to UNC Asheville in their last matchup. D.J. Mason had a solid performance, recording 17 points, three assists, and two steals for Campbell. The Runnin’ Bulldogs, meanwhile, are coming off a 69-66 win against Presbyterian in their last game. Harold McBride claimed his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 assists.

This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Runnin’ Bulldogs winning the first matchup 71-68. Tyrell Nelson put up a double-double in the victory with 27 points and 16 rebounds.

Notes

In its last game, Gardner-Webb won by a margin of three points. Campbell is 2-4 in games decided by a margin of three points or less. Gardner-Webb has a 3-2 record in close games.

Campbell has an average field goal percentage of 43.0%. Gardner-Webb is a subpar 5-9 when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.

The Campbell Fighting Camels and the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs both rank higher in average effective field goal percentage when compared to their field goal percentages. Campbell is 236th and 205th in the nation for FG% and eFG% respectively, while Gardner-Webb is 254th and 236th in these categories.

Gardner-Webb, the 75th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 38.6 rebounds per game. Campbell does worse, ranked 321st with 32.7.

Gardner-Webb averages 9.0 steals per game, ranking ninth in the country. Campbell is a losing 1-3 when it allows at least 9 steals.

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