Bluefield University Ramblin' Rams @ Hampton Pirates
Mitchell, Marrow help Hampton put away Bluefield, 85-68
HAMPTON, Va. -- Akim Mitchell and Jermaine Marrow each scored 18 points and Hampton picked up its first win of the season, knocking off NAIA Bluefield College, 85-68 Sunday night.
Hampton dropped its opener to Rider, 90-75 Friday.
Bluefield led at intermission after Ty'quon Reid drilled a 3-pointer as time expired. Akim Mitchell hit two free throws a minute into the second half to give the the Pirates the lead for good, 38-37, but the Rams stayed within single digits through most of the second half until A.J. Astroth's layup with 8:49 remaining made it 61-53.
Hampton shot 52.6 percent from the field (30 of 57), including 2 of 10 from distance, and held a commanding advantage on the board, outrebounding the Rams 44- 29.
Jorge Concepcion III had 16 points in 5-for-15 shooting to lead Bluefield. Jeremiah Jenkins added 12 points.
Hampton plays at William & Mary Wednesday.
Game Information
Hampton, VA
Referee:Jose Carrion
Referee:Emanuel Upton
Referee:Timothy Daughtery
2025-26 Standings
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 6-0 | - | 17-2 |
| Hofstra | 4-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Charleston | 4-2 | 2 | 11-8 |
| William & Mary | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Hampton | 3-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Towson | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Stony Brook | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-9 |
| Drexel | 3-4 | 3.5 | 9-11 |
| Northeastern | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-6 | 6 | 7-10 |
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