The College of Charleston Cougars will travel to face the Campbell Fighting Camels in a Coastal Athletic Association basketball game on Sunday at the John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Charleston comes into this contest with a 16-10 overall record and 9-4 in conference play and are in second place in the CAA. Campbell sits at 12-13 overall with a 6-6 mark in the conference. The teams last met in late January, with Charleston winning 87-83 in a close contest that sets the stage for this second meeting. Before tip-off, you will find my Charleston vs Campbell prediction below.
Date & Time: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Venue: John W. Pope Jr. Convocation Center, Buies Creek, NC
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Key Players
Campbell Fighting Camels – Key Contributors
DJ Smith – Averaging 20.6 points per game and shooting 41% from the floor. As Campbell’s leading scorer, Smith creates scoring opportunities from inside and outside and often draws the bulk of defensive attention.
Chris Fields Jr. – Averages just under 7.5 rebounds per contest, making him a strong presence on the boards. His rebounding and size help give the Camels extra possessions and second-chance opportunities.
Dovydas Butka – Contributes approximately 8.9 rebounds and adds physicality in the paint. Butka’s activity around the rim gives Campbell an edge on offensive rebounds.
Charleston Cougars – Key Contributors
Jlynn Counter – Leads Charleston with 16.4 points per game while also facilitating plays with over 5 assists per outing. His ability to score and create makes him central to Charleston’s offense.
Christian Reeves – Offers close to 7.5 rebounds per game for the Cougars. His rebounding helps Charleston control the glass and the battle between Reeves and Fields will be huge in determining this game's outcome.
Connor Hickman – Hickman is second to Counter in scoring for this season so far and his contributions will be key if the Cougars want to win this game on the road.
Stat Comparison
Charleston
Campbell
Points per game
76.3
80.8
Points allowed per game
74.6
79.2
Team Field Goal %
44%
46%
Rebounds Per Game
38.0
35.6
Assists Per Game
12.8
12.7
Charleston’s scoring and defense are relatively balanced, scoring about 76.8 points per game while giving up just over 74.6. Their field goal percentage sits just below Campbell’s, but they generally stay competitive with their rebounding and ball movement. Campbell’s offense averages about 80.8 points per outing but comes with more defensive vulnerability, allowing 79.2 points per contest. Both teams’ rebounding and assist numbers are close, suggesting this game could hinge on execution in key possessions rather than overwhelming statistical separation.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
Charleston has dominated the recent series history, winning all of the last 7 meetings against Campbell. The Fighting Camels will try to get their first-ever win over Charleston in this contest. Charleston enters this game with a 14-11 record against the spread this season, while Campbell is 13-10 against the spread going into Sunday's action.
Charleston vs Campbell Model Projection
Score Projection: Charleston 74 – Campbell 78 ATS PRO
Win Probability: Charleston 42%, Campbell 58% ATS PRO
Final Thoughts
This battle between the Cougars and the Camels projects to be competitive with Campbell slightly ahead in my predictive model. However, Charleston’s performance in recent matchups and ability to stay close even as an underdog should not be overlooked. There won't be anything easy for either side here, but I lean toward the hosts getting the job done in this CAA contest.
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