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PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — A pivotal late-season Colonial Athletic Association matchup awaits on Thursday when the Drexel Dragons host the Campbell Fightin’ Camels at the Daskalakis Athletic Center. Both teams enter the contest with momentum, seeking to improve their positioning before the conference tournament. Drexel (15-14, 8-8 CAA) has won two straight, including a 68-62 victory over Towson on Sunday. Campbell (13-15, 7-9) is looking to bounce back from a narrow 73-68 home loss to UNC Wilmington on Feb. 21. The game is a quick rematch of a Feb. 5 meeting in Buies Creek, North Carolina, where Campbell dominated Drexel 81-60. The Fightin’ Camels will aim for a regular-season sweep, while the Dragons seek revenge on their home floor. A key player to watch for Drexel is guard Shane Blakeney, who is coming off a 24-point, six-rebound performance against Towson. He has scored 15 or more points in seven consecutive games, averaging 18.1 points per contest during that stretch. In the loss at Campbell earlier this month, Blakeney finished with 15 points. Campbell will counter with guard Chris Fields, who was instrumental in the first win over Drexel, contributing seven points and three assists in 15 minutes. Fields is coming off a team-high 17-point effort in just 18 minutes against UNC Wilmington. His recent performances have been a barometer for the Fightin’ Camels; in their last five wins, Fields has averaged 10.8 points. The matchup features contrasting styles. Drexel has relied on a stout defense, holding opponents to 68.2 points per game in CAA play. Campbell’s offense, which exploded for 104 points in a win at William & Mary last month, will test that defense. The Fightin’ Camels average 75.3 points per game in conference action but have been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over their last six contests. With the CAA tournament looming, both teams are jockeying for seeding. A win for Drexel would solidify a .500 conference record and provide a key tiebreaker. For Campbell, a road victory would secure the season sweep and push them closer to the .500 mark in league play. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 26.

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