LILLINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — Campbell used a dominant first half and consistent scoring to defeat Hampton 86-72 in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Thursday night at John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center.

The Fighting Camels (9-8) built a 43-30 halftime lead and maintained that margin by scoring 43 points again in the second half. Michael Eley led all scorers with 43 points for the Pirates (8-9). Campbell countered with balanced scoring, led by DJ Smith’s 26 points and Jeremiah Johnson’s 18.

Campbell capitalized on Hampton’s 20 turnovers, scoring 26 points off them. The Fighting Camels also shot 32 for 38 from the free-throw line, while Hampton made 20 of 26. Campbell made 10 3-pointers to Hampton’s four.