Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Elon looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 42-34 lead against Campbell.
Elon came into the match with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Campbell Fighting Camels @ Elon Phoenix
Current Records: Campbell 7-9, Elon 11-5
How To Watch
- When: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Schar Center — Elon, North Carolina
- TV: CBS Sports Network
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- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
What to Know
We’ve got another exciting Coastal Athletic matchup on schedule as the Elon Phoenix and the Campbell Fighting Camels are set to tip at 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday at Schar Center. The Phoenix will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
Elon is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering William & Mary just ended the team’s four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 78-65 to the Tribe.
Despite their loss, Elon saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Matthew Van Komen, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 10 points plus six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all.
Even though they lost, Elon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Campbell was able to grind out a solid victory over Hampton on Thursday, taking the game 66-55.
Campbell can attribute much of their success to Jasin Sinani, who went 8 for 11 en route to 21 points plus seven rebounds and five assists. The dominant performance also gave Sinani a new career-high in field goal percentage (72.7%). Cam Gregory was another key player, earning 13 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Elon’s defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Campbell, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9.
Monday’s match is shaping up to be a scrappy contest: Elon has crashing the boards this season, having averaged 43.6 rebounds per game (they’re ranked fourth in rebounds per game overall). It’s a different story for Campbell, though, as they’ve been averaging only 30.8. Given Elon’s sizable advantage in that area, Campbell will need to find a way to close that gap.
Looking forward, Elon is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by eight points. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 6-2 against the spread when expected to win.
Odds
Elon is a big 8-point favorite against Campbell, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 8-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 137.5 points.
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Series History
Campbell has won 3 out of their last 4 games against Elon.
- Feb 01, 2024 – Campbell 69 vs. Elon 67
- Jan 25, 2024 – Campbell 78 vs. Elon 68
- Dec 16, 2020 – Elon 66 vs. Campbell 56
- Dec 17, 2019 – Campbell 60 vs. Elon 46
