Campbell defeats Green Bay 102-79
Green Bay Crushes Campbell in Statement Win
In a dominating performance, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team cruised past Campbell University 102-79 on Wednesday evening at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center.
The Wildcats' convincing victory was more than just a win; it was a statement. With the non-conference slate in full swing, Green Bay sent a clear message to its opponents: they're here to make some noise.
Campbell, playing host in front of its energetic crowd, took an early 44-37 lead into halftime. However, the Wildcats didn't take long to assert their dominance. A strong second-half effort saw Green Bay pull away by as many as 30 points at one point, with Jeremiah Johnson leading the charge.
Johnson, a key contributor for Campbell, finished with 27 points on 3-5 three-point shooting and 64.3% field goal accuracy. Enoch Kalambay chipped in with nine rebounds and four points, while Dovydas Butka added 14 points, seven rebounds, and two steals.
For Green Bay, Preston Ruedinger paced the team with 14 points on 50% field goal shooting. C.J. O'Hara contributed ten points, five rebounds, and two assists.
The advanced statistics painted a clear picture of the Wildcats' superiority. Campbell shot an eFG% of 72.4%, which was nearly identical to its opponent's mark of 61.5%. However, Green Bay's True Shooting Percentage (63.6%) edged out Campbell's (73.0%), highlighting the difference between the two teams' shooting efficiency.
The largest lead of the night belonged to Campbell, with a 30-point advantage that saw the Wildcats pull away from their opponents. In contrast, Green Bay's biggest margin was just five points.
As the non-conference schedule heats up, Green Bay will look to build on this momentum. With a statement win under its belt, the Wildcats are poised to make some waves in the league.
For Campbell, the tough road ahead remains. Despite the loss, it was clear that the Tigers would not be intimidated by their opponents anytime soon.
The John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center erupted as Green Bay celebrated its convincing victory. With its trademark tenacity and clutch shooting, the Wildcats left no doubt about their presence in the college basketball landscape.