No. 16 Campbell holds off Towson 24-20
BUIES CREEK — No. 16 Campbell’s defense stopped Towson on its final four possessions, and De’Von Thomas rushed for two touchdowns as the Fighting Camels held on for a 24-20 Homecoming victory Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium. The Camels improved to 6-1 overall, matching the best start in program history, set in 2019, and equaling the school’s single-season record for victories, achieved in ...
Campbell's defense thwarted Towson's final four possessions, securing a 24-20 victory for the Fighting Camels in their Homecoming game on Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium. The win marked Campbell's best start in program history, with 6-1 overall and 3-0 in Coastal Athletic Association play, as well as their most victories in a single season, tying records from 2011, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
The team also set a new FCS opponent record with six victories. Towson fell to 0-8 overall and 0-4 in conference play. De'Von Thomas rushed for two touchdowns for the Camels, while Kaleb Simpkins and O'Marion Lewis had notable defensive performances. Towson's quarterback, Jacob Davis, completed 23 of 39 passes for 257 yards, a touchdown, and a rushed touchdown.
The Camels advanced to Maine on October 24 and UAlbany on October 31, with additional games against Stony Brook and Monmouth scheduled for November.
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