(Interstat) — Buoyed by a dominant fourth quarter, the Campbell women’s basketball team erased a 10-point deficit to defeat Norfolk State 68-63 on Monday night at John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center. The Spartans led 50-41 entering the final period, but the Fightin’ Camels erupted for 27 points in the fourth to secure the comeback victory. Campbell improved to 7-5 overall, while Norfolk State fell to 5-8. Jasha Clinton led all scorers with 28 points for Norfolk State. Campbell’s Jasmine Nivar scored 20 points to pace a balanced attack that saw four Fightin’ Camels reach double figures.

LILLINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of momentum, the Campbell women’s basketball team erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Norfolk State 68-63 on Monday night at John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center. The Fightin’ Camels, who improved to 7-5, were outscored 15-8 in the third quarter and trailed 50-41 entering the final period. The visiting Spartans, who fell to 5-8, appeared in control, having led since the game’s opening minutes. Campbell’s comeback was ignited by a decisive 27-point fourth-quarter explosion, spearheaded by the backcourt duo of Jasmine Nivar and Jasmine Felton. Nivar, a sophomore from Apex, North Carolina, scored 14 of her team-high 20 points in the final frame, including a crucial three-pointer with just over seven minutes remaining that cut the deficit to four points. Felton, from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, added 12 points and two blocks, with several key plays down the stretch. Norfolk State’s offense, which had been efficient for three quarters, stalled against a reinvigorated Campbell defense. The Spartans managed only 13 points in the fourth quarter and committed critical turnovers in the closing minutes. The Spartans were led by a spectacular performance from guard Jasha Clinton. The Virginia Beach native poured in a game-high 28 points and added four assists in 38 minutes. Her backcourt partner, Da’Brya Clark of Baltimore, contributed 15 points and three assists. Their efforts, however, were not enough to withstand Campbell’s late surge. The game’s most important sequence occurred in the final two minutes with Campbell clinging to a 60-58 lead. After a missed Norfolk State shot, Campbell’s N’na Konate secured an offensive rebound and was fouled. The 6-foot-3 sophomore from Switzerland calmly sank both free throws to extend the lead to four. On the ensuing possession, Norfolk State’s Clinton turned the ball over, and Konate came up with a steal. Campbell then effectively sealed the game at the foul line, with Nivar and Felton combining to hit five of six free throws in the final 43 seconds. Campbell’s Ciara Alexander also reached double figures with 13 points, while Gianni Boone added eight points. For Norfolk State, Cire Worley of Philadelphia scored nine points. The game began as a back-and-forth affair, with Campbell holding a narrow 33-35 lead at halftime. Norfolk State seized control in the third quarter behind Clinton’s playmaking, building what seemed like a comfortable advantage before Campbell’s dramatic final stand. A crowd of 324 watched the non-conference matchup. Norfolk State will travel to face Ohio State on Thursday, while Campbell’s next game is at East Carolina on Sunday. According to National Statistical’s ELO system, Norfolk State entered the game with a 64.40 percent probability to win, making Campbell’s comeback victory an against-the-odds triumph.

Preview: Norfolk State Spartans at Campbell Fightin’ Camels LILLINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — The Campbell women’s basketball team looks to continue its momentum at home when it hosts Norfolk State on Monday night at John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center. The Fightin’ Camels (6-5) are coming off a dominant 100-43 victory over CarolinaU on Thursday. Jasmine Felton contributed 10 points and five rebounds in just 17 minutes in that rout. Felton has been a key performer for Campbell, including a 19-point effort in a win over Mercer on Dec. 3. Norfolk State (5-7) also enters on a high note after a 100-54 win over Dillard on Thursday. The Spartans were led by a career-high 34 points from sophomore guard Da’Brya Clark, who added seven rebounds and three assists. Clark has been on a scoring tear, averaging 21.2 points over her last five games, which includes a 21-point, eight-rebound, five-assist performance in a win over North Carolina A&T on Dec. 6. The game presents a contrast in recent competition. While both teams easily handled non-Division I opponents last week, their paths diverged in prior games. Norfolk State fell 72-57 at Georgia Tech of the Atlantic Coast Conference on Dec. 8. Campbell, meanwhile, has navigated a mixed schedule with a close 56-53 loss at North Florida on Nov. 29. Campbell holds a slight edge in the overall season record and will aim to protect its home court, where it is 4-1 this season. Norfolk State seeks its first true road win of the year, having gone 0-5 in away games against Division I opponents. The matchup in the backcourt will be critical, featuring Campbell’s Felton against Norfolk State’s high-scoring Clark. Campbell’s Ciara Alexander, who posted 12 points and eight rebounds in limited minutes last game, provides an interior presence. This is the final non-conference home game for Campbell before it begins Coastal Athletic Association play in January. Norfolk State continues a tough road stretch before opening Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference action next month. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Monday.