Preview: No. -- College of Charleston at Campbell, Women’s Basketball

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (Interstat) — A surging College of Charleston squad puts its eight-game winning streak on the line Tuesday night when the Cougars visit Gore Arena to face Campbell in a nonconference women’s basketball clash.

The Cougars (17-3) have been one of the nation’s hottest teams, winning 14 of their last 15 games. Their most recent victory was a 77-69 road win at Elon on Friday, powered by a standout performance from guard Taryn Barbot, who scored 25 points and dished out seven assists.

Barbot has been the engine for Charleston’s high-powered offense, averaging over 17 points per game during the winning streak. She has scored 20 or more points in three of her last six outings, including a 25-point effort against Drexel on Jan. 16.

Campbell (14-8) has found its footing after a mid-January slump, winning three of its last four. The Fightin’ Camels grinded out a 63-54 road victory at William & Mary on Friday. While Jasmine Felton contributed 12 points in that win, her recent impact has been more multifaceted; she recorded a staggering five blocks to go with 10 points and eight rebounds in an overtime win against UNC Wilmington on Jan. 27.

The matchup pits Charleston’s potent offense against a Campbell defense that has held four of its last six opponents under 55 points. The Cougars have scored 71 or more points in nine consecutive games.

Campbell will need to contain Barbot and find consistent scoring beyond Felton and Olivia Tucker, who led the team with 16 points against William & Mary. Charleston, which has not played since Friday, will test its momentum against a Campbell team playing its second game in five days.

This is the first of a scheduled home-and-home series between the programs this season. They are slated to meet again at College of Charleston on March 1.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST Tuesday.