GEORGETOWN, Ky. – The Tigers took the road to battle the #2 Georgetown Tigers on Saturday. Despite remaining close to the lead during the first half, Campbellsville was unable to grasp the advantage, falling to Georgetown, 80-61.

In the early stages of the game, both teams exchanged early scoring runs. Georgetown quickly said the town for the perimeter shooting as they avidly scored from the three-point line. Campbellsville responded with a layup from KJ Banks. Cobe Penny and Dalton Kramer followed with steady scoring opportunities for the Tigers, although the opposing Tigers counteracted their efforts from the field. Halfway through the half, Campbellsville tightened their defense to force Georgetown into multiple turnovers and capitalize off second-chance opportunities. The Tigers' shooting from the three-point line kept them close to the opposing Tigers' lead, but Georgetown's layups were too swift to overcome. Campbellsville faced multiple opportunities from the free-throw line to close the first half with a slim deficit, 29-28.

The Tigers came into the second half with relentless offensive efforts to close the gap, but the opposing Tigers' defense remained firm as the second half unfolded. Kam Vick and Cobe Penny elevated their momentum, but Campbellsville's turnovers and missed opportunities stalled their progress toward the advantage. Georgetown continued to capitalize with study baskets. Halfway through the second half, the Tigers' offense struggled to catch up under the opposing Tigers' pressure. Marcellus Vail came into the game, attempting to chip away at Campbellsville's deficit, but Georgetown responded at every attempt, securing their victory, 80-61.

The Tigers will be back in action, hosting the Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders for the last regular season game on Thursday, February 20th, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.

• Despite taking the loss, Campbellsville surpassed Georgetown with 18 to their 13 points off turnovers.
• Three Tigers reached double digits throughout tonight's game: Penny with 17 points, Vick with 16, and Kramer with 11. Kramer also led with seven rebounds and Penny with eight field goals.
• Tonight's loss marks Campbellsville's tenth consecutive loss against Georgetown; Campbellsville has not won a game against Georgetown since 2020.