HAMPTON, Va. -- After a thrilling battle against the only two HBCU's in the CAA conference, Hampton dropped a 79-67 decision to N.C. A&T during the MLK Monday game.
 
Starting off with high momentum, Aggie player Marcus Watson came down with a dunk, assisted by Kam Woods. However, the favor was soon returned as Marquis Godwin came down with a jumper, to even out the score.
 
This energy kept up during most of the first half, but free throws mainly consumed the scoreboard, leaving the score at 42-30, with the guests in the lead. Jeremy Robinson added 11 points and Marcus Watson had seven rebounds to lead N.C. A&T.
 
Coming off halftime, the Pirates came back prepared for a comeback, buckling down on their perimeter shots.
 
Nonetheless, the tremendous effort put forth by the Pirates wasn't enough to secure the win. After ending on a couple jumpers and layups, the Pirates watched the clock rundown in the Aggie's possession, ending this CAA historical game.
 
Jordan Nesbitt led in points with 18, while Kyrese Mullen led in rebounds with 17. Raymond Bethea Jr. scored a career-high 21 points and had 10 rebounds for the Pirates. In spite of the ending score, Pirates lead in free throws with a percentage of 82.6%, with the Aggie's at 58.3% and an edge in offensive rebounds with 19 to the Aggie's 7.