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CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Sports Information Office

Bryan Blair, Director

1 University Drive

Campbellsville, KY 42718

Work Phone: 270-789-5276

email: bfblair@campbellsville.edu

November 23, 2007

TIGERS HANDLE FAULKNER 68-57 IN BATTLE OF NAIA RANKED TEAMS

Campbellsville, KY – The 11th ranked Campbellsville University Tigers defeated 4th ranked Faulkner (AL) University 68-57 tonight in the 8th annual Lou Cunningham Classic played in the Powell Athletic Center.

The Tigers spurted to a 31-25 halftime lead, largely behind a sticky defense that held the Eagles to just 31% shooting in the first half and outscored Faulkner 37-32 in the second frame to get the eleven point win.

Nestor Colmenares (JR/Caracas, Venezuela) recorded his fourth double/double in 8 games by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds.  Marcus Nicks (JR/Ellicott City, MD) and Bubba Long (SR/Owensboro, KY) both had 11 points as Campbellsville improved to 5-2 with the win.

Up next for Campbellsville will be the NAIA Defending National Champions and Pre-season top ranked team, the Oklahoma City Stars.  Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. tomorrow evening.