Hampton broke its streak of 13 consecutive losses in dramatic vogue, needing late heroics to defeat Howard 63-61 on Saturday night on the Prudential Middle within the HBCU Legacy Basic. The Pirates had been down by seven on the break and trailed by as many as 11 factors within the second half, however they had been nonetheless in a position to pull off the comeback.
Jerry Deng scored 21 factors to cleared the path for Hampton. Jordan Nesbitt was pivotal as effectively, taking pictures 3-of-8 within the second half for 14 factors to energy the Pirates ahead after the break. Hampton’s offense as an entire got here out of the break with new power. They shot 46% from the sphere within the second half, scoring 1.0 factors per possession. This was a giant enchancment from their 32% taking pictures and 0.83 factors per possession within the first half.
Howard was led by Dom Campbell, who scored 18 factors whereas gathering 10 boards. As a staff, the Bison had some offensive struggles, scoring simply 0.83 factors per possession on 29% taking pictures from the sphere. It was a forgettable sport from three-point vary because the staff collectively shot 5-of-21 from deep.
Hampton scored a season-high 51 factors off the bench
Howard recorded a brand new season-high with 51 complete rebounds
The sport had two lead modifications and one tie
Hampton lastly put an finish to its latest struggles with the win within the HBCU Legacy Basic. A battle with CAA foe Hofstra is the Pirates’ subsequent check. They are going to meet on Feb. 8 on the Convocation Middle. HU’s file dropped to 9-14 with the loss. A Feb. 5 matchup with convention rival Delaware State in Dover is the Bison’s subsequent shot at a win.
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