William & Mary Aims to Extend Dominance Over Hampton in Coastal Athletic Showdown

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The William & Mary Tribe will host the Hampton Pirates in a Coastal Athletic Association matchup on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. ET at Kaplan Arena. The Tribe, holding an 11-8 record, look to rebound after a recent 85-74 loss to UNCW, which snapped their six-game winning streak. Hampton, now 10-9, enters the game fresh off a narrow 74-73 victory over North Carolina A&T, secured by a last-second free throw from Xzavier Long.

William & Mary has dominated the recent series against Hampton, winning eight of their last ten matchups since November 2017. The Tribe also boast an eight-game home win streak dating back to last season. However, their recent struggles against UNCW, including two consecutive losses, have added pressure to Thursday’s game.

Gabe Dorsey led the Tribe in their loss to UNCW, scoring 18 points, while Hampton’s Noah Farrakhan has been on a hot streak, averaging 17 points, six assists, and three steals in his last three games. Hampton’s aggressive rebounding, including 15 offensive boards against North Carolina A&T, has been a key factor in their recent success.

Statistically, William & Mary holds a significant edge in field goal accuracy, shooting 47.1% compared to Hampton’s 41.5%. The Tribe are favored by 6.5 points, with the over/under set at 148 points. William & Mary has also performed well against the spread, posting a 6-3 record in their last nine matchups against Hampton.

Fans can catch the game live at Kaplan Arena or follow the action through live streaming options. The matchup promises to be a pivotal moment for both teams as they vie for momentum in the Coastal Athletic Association standings.