Western Michigan pulled away after halftime to beat Campbell 87-71 in Kalamazoo. The Camels led by as many as eight in the first half but couldn’t keep pace after the Broncos opened the second half with a 17-6 run.

By the Numbers
  • Western Michigan made 13 of 28 3-pointers; Campbell made 7 of 24.
  • Rashawn Inglemon scored 24 points, and Lance Waddles added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Jaylen Washington led all scorers with 27 points.
  • Campbell is 0-2; Western Michigan is 2-1.
Yes, But

Campbell stayed within striking distance and cut the deficit to single digits, but never got closer than nine. Both teams scored 30 points in the paint, leaving Western Michigan’s advantage from 3-point range as a decisive difference.

What's Next

Campbell continues its three-game road opening Wednesday at ETSU, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Bottom Line

Campbell showed it can compete early, but needs to contain opponents’ perimeter shooting to turn close stretches into wins.