- Matchup: Monmouth Hawks vs Campbell Fighting Camels
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center will host the Campbell Fighting Camels (9-11) as they challenge the Monmouth Hawks (9-11).
In their previous game, the Monmouth Hawks narrowly fell to Hampton, ending the contest at 65-63. In terms of fouls, Monmouth accrued 21 while Hampton recorded 15. The Hawks managed to sink 8 of their 17 attempts from beyond the arc, while Hampton converted 77.3% of their free throws, hitting 17 of 22. On the boards, Hampton secured 25 rebounds (8 offensive, 17 defensive) but failed to register any blocks. The Hawks compiled 16 assists and forced 12 turnovers while also achieving 6 steals. Defensively, Monmouth allowed a shooting percentage of 39.2% (20 of 51) from their opponents. On the rebounding front, the Hawks picked up 32 total rebounds, including 9 offensively. From the charity stripe, Monmouth converted 5 of 12 attempts, achieving a free throw percentage of 41.7%. Overall, they finished the game with a field goal percentage of 45.5% (25 of 55) and hit 8 of 21 three-point attempts.
Andrew Ball played a pivotal role in the game, shooting 100.0% from the field with no assists to his name at the end of the game. He was on the court for 28 minutes, gathering 8 rebounds and scoring 19 points on perfect shooting (7 of 7).
As Monmouth approaches this matchup with an overall record of 9-11, they are averaging 11.9 turnovers and committing 16.2 personal fouls per game. The Hawks pull down 36.0 rebounds per game and have issued 280 assists this season, which ranks 182nd in Division 1. Their shooting from three-point range stands at 34.4% (130 of 378) and they boast a free throw percentage of 72.8%. Monmouth scores an average of 70.9 points per game, positioning them at 305th in Division 1, while shooting at 43.2% from the field.
When playing defense, the Hawks force their opponents into 13.5 turnovers per game while drawing 17.3 fouls. They rank 176th in the nation for assists allowed, giving up 257 throughout the season. Monmouth’s defense holds opponents to a field goal percentage of 42.2% (496 of 1,174) and they give up an average of 36.0 rebounds per game. They permit opponents to shoot 34.7% from three-point range and rank 95th in terms of points allowed per game (70.3).
The last outing for the Campbell Fighting Camels resulted in an 87-83 loss against Charleston. In terms of rebounding, Campbell allowed Charleston to grab 29 boards (8 offensive). They shot 40.0% from three-point territory, making 4 out of 10 attempts, and shot 79.3% from the free throw line (23 of 29). Charleston finished with 30 successful field goals out of 54 attempts, equating to a shooting percentage of 55.6%. The Fighting Camels reached 31 out of 66 for a 47.0% shooting percentage. Campbell connected on 13 of 31 three-point attempts (41.9%) and made 8 free throws, achieving a free throw percentage of 66.7%. Charleston committed 16 fouls, allowing Campbell 12 free throw attempts. They also committed 12 turnovers while notching 9 steals in the game. Campbell totaled 28 rebounds with 16 defensive and 12 offensive.
D.J. Smith was a significant contributor for the Fighting Camels, scoring 31 points during his 40 minutes of play and handing out 6 assists. He shot 11 of 18 for an impressive field goal percentage of 61.1% and secured 8 rebounds.
This season, Campbell also stands at 9-11. The Fighting Camels are shooting 45.9% from the field, placing them 149th nationally. They have racked up 1,614 total points, averaging 80.7 points per game and securing 36.7 rebounds per contest. Their assist tally is at 12.7 per game (287th in the country), while they average 13.5 turnovers. Campbell commits 17.3 fouls per game and has a free throw percentage of 71.0%.
Defensively, Campbell allows 36.6% on three-point attempts (127 of 347) and their opponents are hitting 74.1% of free throws. They allow 14.4 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, ranking 258th and 69th respectively in the nation. Furthermore, the Fighting Camels are 311th in Division 1 for points allowed, at 79.2 per game, forcing opponents into 12.5 turnovers per game and permitting a shooting percentage of 48.6% (350th in Division 1).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Monmouth
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