5:03 am | March 8, 2019 | Go to Source | Author:
BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Chris Clemons had 34 points in becoming the No. 4 all-time scorer in NCAA Division I history and Campbell beat Hampton 86-77 in the Big South Conference Tourney quarterfinals on Thursday night.
Clemons, who stands 5-foot-9, was only 7-of-21 shooting — 3 of 13 from 3-point range — but increased his career total to 3,170 points, moving past Creighton’s Doug McDermott (3,150 from 2010-14).
LaSalle’s Lionel Simmons (1987-90) is No. 3 on the list with 3,217.
Clemons, who was 17 for 19 from the free-throw line, also broke the Big South single-season scoring record with 938 points, moving past Reggie Williams (928, 2006-07) of VMI.
He also moved up to No. 5 on the all-time Division I list for made 3-pointers with 437, passing Saint Peter’s Keydren Clark (435 from 2003-2006). He’s the only player in D-I history in the top five for career points and 3-pointers.
Clemons was in double figures for the 113th consecutive game, just two games shy of tying Simmons for the longest such streak in Division I history. He is one of only 10 players in Division I history with 3,000 points.
Andrew Eudy had 21 points and 14 rebounds for Campbell (20-11). Jordan Whitfield added 13 points.
Campbell is seeking its first NCAA tournament bid since 1992.
Jermaine Marrow had 22 points for the Pirates (15-16). Greg Heckstall added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Kalin Fisher had 10 points.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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