Campbell Fighting Camels vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 8 2026
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The Campbell Fighting Camels and the UNC Wilmington Seahawks meet in the CAA Championship Quarterfinal on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, DC. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET and the game will be broadcast on FloSports. UNC Wilmington enters the matchup as the top seed after an excellent regular season, while Campbell arrives with momentum after winning in the second round on Saturday. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more predictions and analysis on today’s biggest games.
Campbell Looking to Keep Tournament Momentum
The Campbell Fighting Camels enter this quarterfinal with a 15-17 overall record and an 8-10 mark in CAA play. Campbell had to take the longer path in the tournament and advanced with a 96-89 win over Stony Brook in the second round on March 7. In recent games the Camels recently won over Stony Brook and recently won over NC A&T, but also recently lost to Towson, recently lost to Drexel, and recently lost to UNC Wilmington late in the regular season.
Offensively, Campbell has been productive throughout the season, averaging 78.9 points per game while allowing 78.0 points per contest. The Camels shoot 45% from the field and average 35.7 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game. Defensively they generate 6.8 steals per game and block nearly two shots per contest. Individually, DJ Smith leads the offense with 19.2 points per game, while Dovydas Butka provides strong interior presence with 8.7 rebounds per game.
Campbell’s tournament push started with an explosive offensive performance against Stony Brook. Jeremiah Johnson led the Camels with 20 points and also grabbed 7 rebounds, serving as both the leading scorer and leading rebounder in the win. Campbell shot an outstanding 63% from the field and outrebounded Stony Brook 35-24, which shows how dominant they were inside. The key tournament angle here is the short turnaround, as the Camels must play less than 24 hours after that intense second-round win while facing a rested top seed.
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UNC Wilmington Ready After First-Round Bye
UNC Wilmington enters the quarterfinal with a 26-5 overall record and a 15-3 record in CAA play, earning the top seed and a bye into the quarterfinal round. The Seahawks finished the regular season strong, recently winning over Elon, recently winning over NC A&T, recently winning over Monmouth, and recently winning over Campbell while also recently losing to College of Charleston.
The Seahawks have been one of the most balanced teams in the conference this season. UNC Wilmington averages 77.3 points per game while allowing just 67.1 points, one of the strongest defensive marks in the CAA. They shoot 45% from the field, grab 39.9 rebounds per game, and average 13.6 assists per contest, showing strong ball movement and offensive efficiency. Nolan Hodge leads the team with 14.6 points per game, while Patrick Wessler dominates the boards with 9.5 rebounds per game.
UNC Wilmington’s most recent game was a convincing 76-57 win over Elon, where the Seahawks controlled the contest from start to finish. Christian May led the team with 22 points and also pulled down 10 rebounds, making him both the leading scorer and leading rebounder in the game. UNC Wilmington shot 51% from the field and held Elon to just 32% shooting, highlighting their defensive intensity. The key advantage for the Seahawks in this tournament matchup is rest and defensive discipline, as they avoided the second-round game and now face a Campbell team playing on tired legs.
Campbell Fighting Camels vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks Pick
Campbell vs UNC Wilmington Spread Pick
- UNC Wilmington - Spread
UNC Wilmington is the clear favorite in this matchup for several reasons. The Seahawks already defeated Campbell 73-68 in their most recent meeting, and they enter this game with significantly more rest after receiving the tournament bye. Campbell had to play a high-energy game less than a day earlier, which could affect their defense and rebounding against a deep UNC Wilmington roster. The Seahawks also have the defensive advantage, allowing nearly 11 fewer points per game than the Camels. With their balanced scoring and interior rebounding led by Patrick Wessler, UNC Wilmington should control the pace and pull away in the second half.
Campbell vs UNC Wilmington Total Pick
- Over
I like the over in this matchup because Campbell’s offensive style tends to push games into higher scoring territory. The Camels average 78.9 points per game and just scored 96 points in their last outing, showing how explosive they can be when their offense is rolling. Even if UNC Wilmington’s defense slows the tempo slightly, the Seahawks are efficient enough offensively to contribute to the total. I also expect fatigue to play a role for Campbell defensively, which could lead to easier scoring opportunities for the Seahawks.
Final Score Prediction: UNC Wilmington Seahawks 81, Campbell Fighting Camels 72
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