Charleston walked into Campbell and left with a 62-57 win on Feb. 15, 2026, leaning on first-half control and just enough late-game execution to hold off a home rally. The Cougars improved to 17-10, while Campbell dropped to 12-14.
The margin was built before the break
The game’s shape was set early. Charleston won the first half 36-28, carving out the separation that ultimately decided it. Campbell steadied itself after halftime, but the Camels spent the rest of the night trying to erase that initial deficit rather than dictating terms.
Campbell’s second-half response came up short
Campbell flipped the energy after intermission, outscoring Charleston 29-26 in the second half. The Camels made it a possession game down the stretch, but Charleston’s ability to avoid a collapse — even while losing the second-half scoring battle — was the difference.
Turning point: Charleston’s cushion withstands the push
With Campbell winning the second half, the swing moments were less about one explosive run and more about Charleston’s refusal to let the game fully tilt. Every Campbell punch narrowed the gap; Charleston’s first-half cushion absorbed it. When the final horn sounded, that eight-point halftime advantage had been trimmed — but not erased.
What it means going forward
For Charleston, this was a road win that matched its current form, coming off a WLLWW stretch and reinforcing its ability to close games when the offense cools. For Campbell, now 12-14 after a LWWWL run, the takeaway is clear: the second-half effort was good enough to win on many nights, but the first-half hole left no margin for error.
Final
Charleston 62, Campbell 57
Halftime: Charleston 36, Campbell 28
Second half: Campbell 29, Charleston 26