SOFTBALL’S HISTORIC RUN

When the Fighting Camels defeated Boston University, 7-1 in the Stillwater Regional of the NCAA Softball Tournament in May, it marked only the second victory on the sport’s biggest stage in the program’s history (the first and last win coming against UNC in 2008). Campbell finished the season with a 28-19 record and the Big South Regular Season and Tournament Championships — the first time Campbell has achieved the feat.

Destini England (pictured far right) was named Big South Player of the Year and was named to the NFCA Division I Southeast All-Region Third Team as an outfielder. Head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley was named coach of the year in just her third year at the University after leading the Camels to a 15-3 Big South record.

The Cup Stays

After claiming six championship trophies over five sports, Campbell was presented the George F. “Buddy” Sasser Cup recognizing the Camels as the top overall sports program in the Big South Conference for 2020-21. Campbell won the Big South men’s sports trophy for the third season in a row and finished as runner-up in women’s sports.

DR. STACY WISE was selected as director and chair of the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing. A proud Navy veteran, Wise spent 15 years in military medicine and worked in acute care, ambulatory care, patient and staff education, and leadership.

Known as a student at Campbell for his big ideas and his love of people, ANDY LEPPER found his calling in India and became a father figure to hundreds before his untimely death. Lepper lost his battle with COVID-19 in May leaving behind a huge legacy.