William & Mary holds off Hampton from the line, 83-76
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- David Cohn gave William & Mary the lead with a layup with just under three minutes to play and the Tribe held off Hampton from the free-throw line to secure an 83-76 victory in their home opener Wednesday night.
Nathan Knight knocked down four free throws in the last two minutes and Matt Milon and Justin Pierce each hit a pair.
The victory was the Tribe's 14th win in their last 15 home openers under coach Tony Shaver. The in-state rivals met for the 20th time in the last 23 seasons and William & Mary now leads the all-time series, 12-8.
Knight finished with 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Tribe (1-1), hitting 6 of 11 shots from the field and converting 18 of 22 from the line. Milon finished with 15 points.
Jermaine Marrow had 24 points to lead Hampton (1-2). Greg Heckstall added another 13.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Millione
- Olandis Poole
- Tony Crisp
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| William & Mary | 5-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Towson | 5-1 | - | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2 | 5-14 |
| Hampton | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5 | 4-15 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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