Kaleigh Backlund scores in the 88th minute for a 2-1 Campbell win.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

BUIES CREEK — Kaleigh Backlund scored the game-winning goal at 88:46 to lift Campbell to a 2-1 Big South Conference women’s soccer win over Winthrop on Saturday night at the Eakes Athletics Complex.

Unbeaten in its last six outings, Campbell improved to 5-3-2 overall and 1-0-1 in league play. Winthrop falls to 3-3-2 overall and 0-1-1 in the Big South.

Jessica Donald scored the opening goal in the 42nd minute, tapping the ball in with her left foot off a Jackie Richards cross.

The Camels maintained their lead throughout the intermission and most of the second half until the Eagles found the back of the net in the 73rd minute as Annabel Thomas used her back heel to score.

Following the Winthrop goal, the Camels turned up the intensity on the offensive end striking 14 shots over the final 17 minutes. Backlund eventually found the game-winner in the 88th minute, scoring after receiving a well-executed throw in from Donald.

Campbell dominated possession, owning the ball for 67 percent of the match with a season-high 35 shots and 16 corner kicks.

Winthrop was limited to five shots, including just two on goal, and two corners.

Freshman goalkeeper Sierra Vance, who made her first career start, had one save. Winthrop keeper Izzy Giarizzi totaled nine saves.

Campbell continues league play at it hosts rival High Point on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

(Campbell media services provided the basis for this report)

Jessica Donald (9) had a goal late in the first half for the hosts.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Laney Peabody clears for the Camels with a header.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)

Kaleigh Backlund (19) celebrates with teammates after the game-winning goal.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Paul Burgett)