UNCW outscored them 15-3 for an 18-5 advantage with 10:23 on the clock. Hampton cut the deficit to eight before UNCW again pulled away.

WASHINGTON — Hampton University’s men’s basketball team was eliminated from the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament after a 79-65 loss to UNCW. The Pirates struggled offensively in the first half, but fought back in the second half, trimming the Seahawks' lead to eight points. However, UNCW made key plays down the stretch to secure the win.

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Led by George Beale's 22 points, the Hampton Pirates defeated the Northeastern Huskies 70-65 in the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament

The win means the Seahawks need just two more wins – on Monday and Tuesday – to clinch their first trip to March Madness since 2017.

Hampton University men’s basketball team defeated the Northeastern Huskies 70-65. The Pirates were led by George Beale Jr. and Noah Farrakhan tallying 22 points. Coach Ivan Thomas‘s side becomes the sixth ever 10 seed to defeat the seven seed in Coastal Athletic Association Tournament history.

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George Beale Jr. had 22 points in Hampton University’s 70-65 win over Northeastern on Saturday in the second round of the Coastal Athletic Association championship tournament. Hampton, which erased a 37-29 halftime deficit,