FINAL SCORE
Campbell (11-9, 4-4 CAA) – 76
Monmouth (10-10, 5-4 CAA) – 67
 
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Despite an explosive performance from Damaris Rodriguez, the Monmouth University Women's Basketball Team fell 76-67 in a hard-fought battle against Campbell on Friday night at Gilbert Craig Gore Arena.
 
Rodriguez was the catalyst for Monmouth's offense, pouring in a game-high 25 points on an efficient 10-for-18 shooting, including a season-high five three-pointers. She also contributed eight assists and a steal in a stellar all-around performance. Taisha Exanor provided a strong supporting effort with 11 points and five rebounds, hitting three shots from beyond the arc.
 
Monmouth controlled the tempo early, jumping out to a 14-10 lead after the first quarter. The Hawks continued to find their rhythm in the second, shooting 42.9% from the field while holding Campbell to 33.3% shooting, as the Hawks held a 28-26 lead at halftime.
 
The Hawks extended their advantage in the third quarter, outscoring the Camels 20-18 behind efficient shooting. Belle Kranbuhl made her presence felt inside, finishing with eight points, three rebounds, and two blocks. Monmouth's ball movement was a key factor, as the team finished with 15 assists on 27 made field goals.
 
However, Campbell mounted a late rally in the fourth quarter, erupting for 32 points and shooting 69.2% from the field in the final period. Campbell's timely three-point shooting, hitting seven from deep in the fourth quarter alone, proved to be the difference.
 
Despite the setback, Monmouth's offensive efficiency remained a bright spot, as the team shot 45.8% from the field and 57.9% from three-point range.
 
NOTES
- Rodriguez has scored in double figures in nine straight contests.
- Kranbuhl moves into second all-time in Monmouth history with 270 career blocks.
- Divine Dibula hit the 10-point mark for the fourth time this season.
- The Hawks attempted a season-low five free throws.
- Campbell improves to 9-0 at home this season.
- Monmouth falls to 5-4 in CAA contests and 3-7 on the road.
- Monmouth leads the all-time series, 2-1.
 
NUMBERS CRUNCH
- The game featured 10 lead changes and four ties.
- The Hawks led for 20:37, while Campbell led for 16:53.
- Monmouth made 45.8% of its field goals to Campbell's 41.5%.
- Campbell won rebounding battle, 39-32.
- Campbell outscored Monmouth, 5-3, off turnovers.
- Both teams had 28 points in the paint.
- The Fighting Camels had more second chance points, 21-5.
- CU had more fastbreak points, 12-7.
- CU had more bench points, 20-18.
- Monmouth lost the turnover battle, 12-8.
 
UP NEXT
The Hawks travel to Elon to take on the Phoenix on Sunday, Feb. 2. The game will be broadcast live on FloCollege at 1 p.m.