APSU Sports Information: Austin Peay Basketball
Clarksville, TN – For a second straight year Anthony Campbell’s basketball season has ended because of a knee injury.
Campbell suffered lateral and medial meniscus tears in the left knee during Monday night’s win against Arkansas State.
In preseason, the Austin Peay State University’s junior forward tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the same injury to the knee that ended his 2010-11 season and allowed him to gain a medical redshirt.
However, the most recent injury no longer will allow him to continue play. After allocating time for swelling to reduce along with building strength in the muscles surrounding the injured areas, the Edwardsville, IL, native is expected to undergo surgery in the next three to four weeks.
Campbell averaged 4.6 points per game this season. In Monday’s win against Arkansas State the preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference selection connected on two-of-three field goals attempts.
“I feel terrible for Anthony and our team,” APSU coach Dave Loos said. “Anthony’s mind and heart have been willing, but his knee hasn’t cooperated.
“We all know how much time he spent and how hard he worked to get back to playing this season. Now he is going to have to turn around and do it again. But to know Anthony is to know how dedicated he is to this team, this athletic program and this University.”
