Lady Camels Named Big South’s Women’s Basketball Sportsmanship Award Winner
April 25, 2012
Campbell has been tabbed the Big South Conference's Team Sportsmanship Award winner for women’s basketball, announced by the league office today.
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CU Athletics Announces Inaugural CAMMYS Nominees
April 19, 2012
Campbell University athletics will present the inaugural CAMMYS this Tuesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. inside the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center.
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Women’s Basketball Signs Zena Lovette
April 17, 2012
Zena Lovette, a High Point, N.C. native, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play women’s basketball at Campbell University, Lady Camel head coach Wanda Watkins announced today.
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Tonisha Baker Adds NCCSIA All-State Honor
April 2, 2012
Campbell junior guard Tonisha Baker has been named to the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association’s (NCCSIA) All-State Second Team.
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Buccaneers Edge Lady Camels in Big South Quarters 57-53
March 9, 2012
Rachelle Coward and Lakeitha Alston combined for 27 second half points to lift fifth-seeded Charleston Southern over No. 4 Campbell 57-53 in Friday’s quarterfinal round of the Advance Auto Parts Big South Women’s Basketball Championship at High Point’s Millis Center.
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March 9, 2012
Buccaneers Edge Lady Camels in Big South Quarters 57-53
Rachelle Coward and Lakeitha Alston combined for 27 second half points to lift fifth-seeded Charleston Southern over No. 4 Campbell 57-53 in Friday’s quarterfinal round of the Advance Auto Parts Big South Women’s Basketball Championship at High Point’s Millis Center.
March 8, 2012
Lady Camel Trio Earns All-Big South Honors
Tonisha Baker was named Second Team All-Big South, while Kiera Gaines collected All-Freshman honors and Amanda O’Neill earned All-Academic accolades at Thursday’s women’s basketball league postseason banquet.
March 7, 2012
Baker, Bass, Cooper Honored by CollegeSportsMadness.com
Tonisha Baker has been named to the College Sports Madness Big South Women’s Basketball Second Team while Katelyn Bass and Jazmine Cooper earned Third Team accolades for Campbell.
March 7, 2012
Lady Camels to Face Charleston Southern Friday in Big South Women's Basketball Quarterfinal
Campbell will open play as the No. 4 seed in the 2012 Advance Auto Parts Big South Women’s Basketball Championship against fifth seeded Charleston Southern at 2 p.m. Friday at the Millis Center on the campus of High Point University.
March 6, 2012
Tonisha Baker Named Big South Player of the Week
After averaging 28.0 points and 9.5 rebounds per game in two road wins last week, Campbell’s Tonisha Baker has been named the Big South Conference Choice Hotels Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the second time this season.
March 5, 2012
Women’s Basketball Downs Gardner-Webb 64-51
Campbell reeled off an 18-4 second half run to sink Gardner-Webb 64-51 in the regular season finale for both teams Monday night at Paul Porter Arena.
March 5, 2012
Big South Women’s Basketball Championship Brackets Set
Campbell, who secured the No. 4 seed in the Advance Auto Parts Big South Women’s Basketball Championship by winning six of its last seven league games, will take on No. 5 seed Charleston Southern on Friday, March 9.
March 4, 2012
Lady Camels Head to Gardner-Webb for Regular Season Finale
After winning five of its last six, Campbell travels to Gardner-Webb for the 2011-12 regular season finale on Monday. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Paul Porter Arena.
March 2, 2012
Baker’s 31 Leads Lady Camels Past Asheville 74-55
Tonisha Baker poured in a career-high 31 points to lead Campbell over UNC Asheville 74-55 in Big South women’s basketball action Friday night at the Justice Center.
March 1, 2012
Women’s Basketball Travels to UNC Asheville Friday
After closing out its home schedule with a win, Campbell heads to UNC Asheville on Friday for a Big South matchup at 7:30 p.m. in the Justice Center.
February 27, 2012
Second Half Surge Lifts Lady Camels Over Presbyterian 68-44
Four scored in double figures to lead Campbell past Presbyterian 68-44 Monday night at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena, closing out the Lady Camels’ home slate for the 2011-12 season.
February 26, 2012
Lady Camels Close Out Home Slate with Presbyterian Monday
Campbell will host Big South rival Presbyterian Monday at 7 p.m. at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena in its final home game of the 2011-12 season.
February 25, 2012
Winthrop Outlasts Women’s Basketball in Overtime 67-66
Samiya Wright’s jumper with less than a second remaining lifted Winthrop over Campbell in overtime 67-66 in Big South women’s basketball action Saturday afternoon in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
February 24, 2012
Women’s Basketball Hosts Winthrop in Key Big South Contest
Campbell will host Winthrop Saturday in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena, vying for position in the Big South Conference race. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m.
February 20, 2012
Bass, Baker Lead Lady Camels Past Charleston Southern 76-58, Watkins Notches Win No. 475
Tonisha Baker poured in 25 points while Katelyn Bass posted a double-double to lead Campbell past Charleston Southern 76-58 on the road in Buccaneer Fieldhouse Monday night.
February 19, 2012
Lady Camels Head to Charleston Southern Monday
Campbell travels to Charleston Southern Monday night for a key Big South Conference matchup, looking to build on back to back league wins.
February 18, 2012
Women’s Basketball Wins at Coastal 47-38
Campbell used a 22-3 run wrapped around the half to down Coastal Carolina 47-38 in Big South women’s basketball action Saturday afternoon in Kimbel Arena.
February 16, 2012
Women’s Hoops Travels to Coastal Carolina Saturday
Campbell will head to Conway, S.C. on Saturday, Feb. 18, taking on Big South rival Coastal Carolina at 2:30 p.m. in Kimbel Arena.
February 15, 2012
Lady Camels Visit Longtime Supporter “Miss G” on Valentine’s
The Lady Camels along with Campbell University Director of Athletics Bob Roller took time on Valentine’s Day to visit a special member of the CU family, longtime supporter Josephine Gilliland, at the Brookfield Retirement Center in Lillington.
February 11, 2012
Hot Shooting Lady Camels Down High Point 89-68
Campbell shot nearly 78 percent to build a 19 point first half lead and cruised to an 89-68 Big South win over visiting High Point Saturday afternoon at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
February 10, 2012
Women’s Basketball Hosts High Point Saturday
Campbell will wrap up a three game home stand on Saturday, hosting Big South rival High Point at 1 p.m. in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
February 6, 2012
Radford Clips Women’s Basketball 64-59
Radford’s Da’Naria Erwin Spencer posted 18 second half points, including a decisive three with 12 seconds left to hand Campbell just its second home loss of the season 64-59 at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
February 5, 2012
Lady Camels will “Play 4Kay” Monday against Radford
After seeing its 11-game home winning streak come to an end on Saturday, Campbell returns to Gilbert Craig Gore Arena Monday, Feb. 6, for a 7 p.m. tilt with Big South rival Radford.
February 4, 2012
Liberty Defeats Women’s Basketball 58-45
Liberty ended Campbell’s 11 game home winning streak in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena behind Avery Warley’s double-double Saturday in Big South women’s basketball play.
February 3, 2012
Lady Camels Kick off 3-Game Homestand with Liberty
Campbell puts its unblemished home record on the line Saturday, hosting Big South foe Liberty at 1 p.m. at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
January 30, 2012
Winthrop Halts Lady Camel Streak 83-73
Dequesha McClanahan led a 22-6 second half run to propel Winthrop over visiting Campbell 83-73 in Big South women’s basketball play Monday night.
January 29, 2012
Women’s Basketball Heads to Winthrop Monday
The Lady Camels will eye their fourth straight win on Monday, as Campbell travels to Big South rival Winthrop. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. at Winthrop Coliseum.
January 28, 2012
Late Run Lifts Lady Camels Over Presbyterian 53-44
Down two with 6:36 to play, Campbell posted a 15-2 rally to push past Presbyterian 53-44 Saturday evening in Big South women’s basketball action at the Templeton Center.
January 27, 2012
Lady Camels Get Back on the Road, Face Presbyterian Saturday
Coming off two-straight home wins, Campbell will travel to Presbyterian on Saturday, facing the Blue Hose at 5 p.m. at the Templeton Center.
January 25, 2012
Campbell leads Big South Conference in Men's and Women's Basketball home attendance
Campbell leads all Big South schools in home basketball game attendance (1871) in its first year in the league, just in front of VMI (1861) and UNC Asheville (1820). In Big South games only, CU leads the league in home attendance with an average of 2020 witnesses to the Camels' first 6 league home contests. The Camels stand 9-1 at home this year, 5-1 vs. Big South competition in Buies Creek.
January 23, 2012
Women’s Basketball Hangs on to Edge Coastal 58-55
Tonisha Baker guided a furious second half charge to lead Campbell past Coastal 58-55 in Big South women’s basketball action Monday night in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena. With the win, the Lady Camels remain perfect at home in 2011-12.
January 22, 2012
Lady Camels Host Coastal Carolina Monday
Campbell puts its undefeated home record on the line Monday, taking on Big South rival Coastal Carolina at 7 p.m. in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
January 21, 2012
Women’s Basketball Downs Charleston Southern 70-56, Remains Unbeaten at Home
Four Lady Camels scored in double figures to lead Campbell past Charleston Southern 70-56 in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena Saturday afternoon in Big South women’s basketball action.
January 20, 2012
Lady Camels Return Home, Host Charleston Southern Saturday
Campbell looks to remain unbeaten at home, hosting Big South foe Charleston Southern on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
January 14, 2012
Comeback Falls Short for Lady Camels at High Point 77-65
Shamia Brown scored a game-high 25 points to lead High Point past visiting Campbell 77-65 Saturday afternoon in Big South women’s basketball action at the Millis Center.
January 13, 2012
Women’s Basketball Heads to High Point Saturday
Campbell will wrap up a three game road stand Saturday, taking on league-leading High Point at 4 p.m. in the Millis Center.
January 9, 2012
Women’s Basketball Falls at Liberty 90-61
Devon Brown posted a game-high 25 points while Danika Dale added 15 to lead Liberty past Campbell 90-61 in Big South play Monday night in the Vines Center.
January 8, 2012
Lady Camels Look to Rebound at Liberty Monday
After dropping just its first Big South game of the season, Campbell travels to Liberty Monday, taking on the Flames at the Vines Center in Lynchburg, Va. at 7 p.m.
January 7, 2012
Radford Hands Lady Camels First Big South Loss 80-70
Radford edged out Campbell with a 13-4 run over the game’s final 3:59, topping the Lady Camels 80-70 and handing CU its first Big South loss Saturday at the Dedmon Center.
January 5, 2012
Women’s Basketball Travels to Radford Saturday
After opening Big South play with a pair of home wins, Campbell heads to Radford Saturday, Jan. 7, for a 3 p.m. slate with the Highlanders.
January 2, 2012
Lady Camels Set Three-Point Record in Win over Asheville 82-62
Campbell knocked down a school record 13 three pointers and tied another single game mark with nine blocks to race past UNC Asheville 82-62 Monday night in Big South play at Gore Arena.
January 1, 2012
Women’s Basketball Kicks off New Year with Asheville Monday
After closing out 2011 with a win in its Big South opener, Campbell takes on UNC Asheville to begin the New Year Monday in Gore Arena. Tipoff is slated for 5:15 p.m.
December 30, 2011
Women’s Hoops Wins Big South Opener over Gardner-Webb 62-52
Tonisha Baker scored a game-high 18 points to lead Campbell past Gardner-Webb 62-52 in the Big South opener for both teams Friday night in Gore Arena.
December 29, 2011
Lady Camels Open Big South Play with Gardner-Webb Friday
Campbell will make its 2011-12 Big South debut Friday at 7 p.m., taking on defending conference women’s basketball champion Gardner-Webb in Gore Arena.
December 21, 2011
Lady Camels Down Bethune-Cookman in Hatter Classic 62-46
Jazmine Cooper matched a season-high with 15 points and Campbell limited Bethune-Cookman to just 25 percent shooting to take a 62-46 win on the final day of the Stetson Hatter Classic in the Edmunds Center.
December 20, 2011
Late Run Pushes Stetson Past Lady Camels 70-55
Stetson closed on an 11-0 run to close out Campbell 70-55 in the Hatter Classic opener Tuesday afternoon inside the Edmunds Center.
December 19, 2011
Women’s Basketball Heads to Hatter Classic
Campbell will take part in its final regular season tournament, traveling to Stetson and DeLand, Fla. for the Hatter Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 20 and Wednesday, Dec. 21.
December 14, 2011
Elon Edges Women’s Basketball 89-88
Despite Tonisha Baker’s season-high 25 points, Elon edged Campbell 89-88 on the road in nonconference women’s basketball action Wednesday night inside Alumni Gym.
December 13, 2011
Gaines Earns Big South Freshman of the Week Honor
Rookie Campbell guard Kiera Gaines has been named the Crons Brand Big South women’s basketball Freshman of the Week, announced today by the league office.
December 12, 2011
Women’s Basketball Heads to Elon Wednesday
Campbell will continue its December travels on Wednesday, heading to in-state rival Elon for a 7 p.m. nonconference battle at Alumni Gymnasium.
December 10, 2011
Lady Camel Comeback Falls Short at UNCW 79-73
Campbell erased a 17-point first half deficit to pull within four in the final frame, but fell 79-73 Saturday afternoon at UNC Wilmington in Trask Coliseum.
December 9, 2011
Women’s Basketball Begins Road Swing at UNCW Saturday
Campbell will play its first of four straight games away from Buies Creek on Saturday, traveling to longtime rival UNC Wilmington Saturday for a 2 p.m. tilt.
December 6, 2011
Lady Camels Earn Votes in CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Poll
Off to one the best starts in program history, Campbell received votes for the first time ever in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Women’s Basketball Poll this week.
November 29, 2011
Baker Leads Lady Camels in Education Day Win Over Rams 72-60
Tonisha Baker poured in 18 points, 10 assists, seven steals and six rebounds to lead Campbell past Winston-Salem State 72-60 Tuesday morning in Gore Arena. The crowd of 2,754 is the second-largest home crowd to see a Campbell women’s basketball game.
November 29, 2011
Lady Camels among NCAA Leaders in First National Stat Report
Campbell ranks among some of the nation’s leaders in several statistical categories as the NCAA’s first national report of the 2011-12 season was released Monday.
November 29, 2011
Baker Named Big South Player of the Week
After collecting all-tournament honors at the Georgia State Thanksgiving Classic, Campbell junior Tonisha Baker has been named the Big South Conference Choice Hotels Player of the Week.
November 28, 2011
Women’s Basketball Hosts Rams Tuesday in CU Education Day
For the second-straight year, the Lady Camels will host Campbell University Education Day, as Winston-Salem State heads to Gore Arena for an 11:45 a.m. tipoff Tuesday morning.
November 26, 2011
Lady Camels Down Eastern Kentucky in GSU Thanksgiving Classic 64-52; Baker Named to All-Classic Team
Katelyn Bass and Tonisha Baker combined for 23 points, leading a balanced scoring attack, as Campbell downed Eastern Kentucky 64-52 in GSU Thanksgiving Classic play Saturday in the GSU Sports Arena.
November 25, 2011
Georgia State Issues Women’s Hoops First Loss 70-56
Kendra Long led all scorers with 20 points and Georgia State converted 19 Campbell turnovers into 22 points as the Panthers topped the Lady Camels 70-56 Friday night in GSU Thanksgiving Classic play.
November 23, 2011
Women’s Hoops Heads to Georgia State Thanksgiving Classic
Campbell will leave its home state for the first time this season, traveling to the Georgia State Starwood Hotels of Atlanta Thanksgiving Classic this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26, taking on Eastern Kentucky and the host Panthers.
November 22, 2011
Women’s Basketball Stifles Longwood 48-33
Campbell limited Longwood to 22 percent shooting to take a 48-33 win Tuesday in Gore Arena, improving to 4-0 for the first time since 1985-86.
November 22, 2011
Lady Camels Host Longwood in Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day Tuesday Afternoon in Gore Arena
The unbeaten Lady Camels will host Longwood today at 3 p.m. inside Gore Arena for Campbell Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day. All Campbell University faculty and staff are invited to attend the game free of charge.
November 21, 2011
Women’s Basketball Hosts Longwood Tuesday
Campbell will look to remain unbeaten in 2011-12 when the Lady Camels host Longwood on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. in Gore Arena. All Campbell University faculty and staff are invited to attend the game free of charge as part of CU Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.
November 19, 2011
Lady Camels Top Western Carolina 59-43
Jazmine Cooper led three Lady Camels in double figures and Campbell used a 12-0 second half run to down visiting Western Carolina 59-43 in nonconference women’s basketball action Saturday in Gore Arena.
November 18, 2011
Women’s Basketball Hosts Western Carolina Saturday
Unbeaten Campbell returns home on Saturday, hosting in-state rival Western Carolina in Gore Arena at 1 p.m.
November 17, 2011
Women’s Basketball Downs NC Central 59-41
Campbell used a 14-0 second half run to pull away from North Carolina Central and take a 59-41 road win Thursday night in McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium.
November 16, 2011
Lady Camels Head to NC Central in First Road Test Thursday
After notching a win in its season opener on Saturday, Campbell will take on its first road test on Thursday at North Carolina Central in Durham, N.C. Tipoff is slated for 6 p.m. inside McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium.
November 15, 2011
2011-12 Women's Basketball Media Guide Now Available
Campbell's 2011-12 Women's Basketball Media Guide is now online and available for download.
November 12, 2011
Women’s Basketball Opens Season with Montreat
Campbell women’s basketball will kick off the 2011-12 season Saturday in Gore Arena, taking on Montreat at 6 p.m.
November 12, 2011
Women’s Hoops Downs Montreat in Opener 75-58
Katelyn Bass poured in a career-high 18 points to lead Campbell in a 75-58 win over Montreat Saturday in Gore Arena.
November 10, 2011
Lady Camels Ink In-State Pair
Campbell head women’s basketball coach Wanda Watkins announced the signing of North Carolina standouts Jessica Pone (High Point, N.C./Southwest Guilford HS) and Jewell Yarborough (Creedmoor, N.C./South Granville HS) Thursday, who will join the Lady Camels as freshman next season.
November 8, 2011
Lady Camels to Host Meet the Team Night at Campus Grill
For the second straight year, Campbell women’s basketball will host Meet the Team Night at Campus Grill on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Buies Creek from 7-9 p.m.
October 31, 2011
Campbell Women’s Basketball 2011-12 Season Outlook
The Lady Camels’ motto for the 2011-12 season is “new league, new image new direction.” The league referred to is the Big South Conference, which is both new and old to Campbell.
October 12, 2011
Baker Earns College Sports Madness Preseason Honor
Campbell junior guard Tonisha Baker has been named to the College Sports Madness Big South Preseason All-Conference First Team.
October 11, 2011
Women’s Hoops Picked Sixth in Big South Preseason Poll
Campbell has been selected sixth in the 2011-12 Big South women’s basketball Preseason Poll, as voted by the conference’s head coaches and announced by the league office today.
October 4, 2011
Women’s Basketball Begins Preseason Practice
Campbell women’s basketball officially opened team practice Monday afternoon with the squad’s first practice in preparation for the 2011-12 season.
September 7, 2011
Women’s Basketball Releases 2011-12 Schedule
Two tournaments, 13 home dates, plus a full slate of Big South Conference matchups highlight the 2011-12 Campbell University women’s basketball schedule.
July 1, 2011
Latham Joins Lady Camel Staff
Former UNC Greensboro standout and assistant coach KaLeah Latham will join the Campbell women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, Lady Camel head coach Wanda Watkins announced today.
April 21, 2011
Summer Leverette Signs with Lady Camels
Summer Leverette, a guard from Union High School in Rose Hill, N.C., has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Campbell University and play women's basketball for the Lady Camels.
April 15, 2011
Lady Camel Backer Golf Tournament Now Open for Registration
Registration for the ninth annual Lady Camel Backer Golf Tournament in now available.
March 4, 2011
Belmont Defeats Women's Basketball in A-Sun Quarterfinal, 54-42
Haley Nelson scored 12 of her game-high 16 points in the second half while the Lady Camels shot 22 percent for the game, as Belmont downed Campbell 54-42 in Atlantic Sun Championship Quarterfinal action Thursday night.
March 2, 2011
Lady Camels Draw Belmont in A-Sun Quarterfinal
Campbell will begin play in the 2011 Atlantic Sun Tournament on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. against Belmont inside Mercer's University Center.
March 1, 2011
Baker Named First Team All A-Sun
Campbell sophomore Tonisha Baker has been named to the Atlantic Sun First Team All-Conference, as announced by the league office on Tuesday.
February 28, 2011
Baker Named A-Sun Player of the Week
After pouring in a near triple-double, then following with a 30 point outing on the way to a 2-0 week for the Lady Camels, Campbell's Tonisha Baker has been named the Atlantic Sun's Player of the Week.
February 27, 2011
Lady Camels Down Upstate 98-70 on Record-Setting Senior Day; Clinch No. 3 Seed in A-Sun Tournament
Campbell posted a Gore Arena record for points in a 98-70 Senior Day win over USC Upstate, led by Tonisha Baker's 30 and Lauren Yesh's 20 Saturday afternoon inside the Pope Center.
February 27, 2011
A-Sun Women's Hoops Tournament Seeding Set
Saturday's results around the conference, including Campbell's 98-70 victory over USC Upstate, finalized the field of eight for next week's General Shale Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball Championship.
February 25, 2011
Baker's Near Triple-Double Leads Women's Basketball Past ETSU, 60-57
Tonisha Baker and Lauren Yesh combined for 22 of their 26 points in the second half to power Campbell past East Tennessee State 60-57 Thursday night inside the Pope Center.
February 25, 2011
Lady Camels Host USC Upstate on Senior Day
Following a thrilling victory over East Tennessee State, Campbell takes on USC Upstate in the Lady Camels' regular season finale on Saturday. The 1 p.m. Atlantic Sun tilt will also serve as CU's Senior Day.
February 24, 2011
Q&A with senior guard Courtney Cannon
Not only does Cannon make 85 percent of her free throw attempts, but the senior has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 team.
February 23, 2011
Women's Basketball Hosts ETSU Thursday
Vying for position in next week's Atlantic Sun Tournament, Campbell will take on East Tennessee State in a 5:15 p.m. contest Thursday inside the Pope Center.
February 22, 2011
Yesh's leadership qualities don't always show up in the box score
The senior forward from Evart, Mich., is on pace to set a school record for career games played.





























