LILLINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — DJ Smith scored 31 points to lead Campbell to a 97-82 men’s basketball victory over Northeastern on Saturday at John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center.

The Fightin’ Camels (8-8) used a strong first half, taking a 49-36 lead into halftime, and maintained the advantage throughout. Smith, a guard from Dallas, added three rebounds and two assists in 40 minutes.

Mike Loughnane led the Huskies (5-9) with 23 points. Campbell’s Dovydas Butka recorded a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. William Kermoury scored 16 for Northeastern.

Campbell shot effectively from the floor to secure the Colonial Athletic Association win in front of 2,206 fans.