Madison, N.J. – Stockton University (1-0) opened the 2026-27 season with an 84-74 victory on the road at Drew University (2-1). Stockton led for more than 34 of the game's 40 minutes, with 10 Ospreys scoring points in a balanced effort.

On a team with 10 newcomers, a trio of veterans led the way. Seniors Justin Harper (Bridgeton/Wildwood Catholic), Eriq Campbell (Atco/Lindenwold) and Andrew Crawford (Haddon Hts./Camden Catholic) scored 15 points apiece.

Crawford had a perfect shooting night as he went 5-5 from the field, including 3-3 from three-point range, plus 2-2 at the line. The point guard added four steals, while Harper tied for game-high honors with nine rebounds.

A pair of juco transfers played key roles in their first game for Stockton. JaQuis Davis (Newark/Newark Collegiate Academy) scored nine points and Christopher Clark (Irvington/Elizabeth) contributed eight points and nine boards to tie Harper for game high.

Stockton led by as much as 14 in the first half on the way to a 39-32 lead at the break. Campbell poured in all 15 of his points in the first stanza, followed by Clark with six markers. The score was 39-25 after a layup by Campbell, but Drew cut the margin in half with seven straight points.

Harper sparked the offense with all 15 of his points in the second half. After the Rangers got within three, Stockton went on a 13-2 run and equaled its largest lead at 54-40 five minutes into the period. The Ospreys stayed in front by at least six the rest of the way and posted an 84-74 triumph.

Charlie Thornton paced four Drew players in double figures with a game-high 16 points. Erik Porch and Dylan Napoleon netted 12 markers apiece for the Rangers.

Stockton will have 10 days off before hosting 2026 NCAA Tournament qualifier Gettysburg College on November 21 at 2 p.m.