The Johnson C. Smith University men’s basketball team, on the road Monday, fell to Campbell University 77-64 – the team’s third straight loss.

The JCSU men are now 2-3 on the season.

The Golden Bulls got off to a slow start and fell behind 9-2 six minutes into the contest. With a little less than two minutes remaining before the half, JCSU faced a 40-24 deficit before closing the gap to 40-33 at the break.

Campbell increased its lead to as much as 18 points midway through the second half. Overall, Campbell outscored JCSU 40-16 inside the paint and 10-2 in fast breaks. The Golden Bulls narrowly won the battle on the boards 37-35.

Ronald Thornhill (Alberta, Va.) led the JCSU team in scoring with 18 points and three assists. James Otey (Roanoke, Va.,) produced 14 points with two assists and two steals. Freshman forward Antwan Wilkerson (Greensboro) and junior forward Michael Cooper (New Rochelle, NY) each had eight points.

The Golden Bulls return to Brayboy Gymnasium on Saturday to face Belmont Abbey College. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
JCSU is 2-0 at home this season.
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This report was compiled using the work of JCSU Director of Sports Information Lamont Hinson.
 

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