Hampton University
1-3,0-0CAA
Navy
4-1,0-0Patriot
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| Navy | 28 | 30 | 58 |
11.14.26 | Men's Basketball
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 14, 2026) … Navy defeated Hampton 58-56 Saturday afternoon in a defensive battle. The Midshipmen recorded a steal on the final play of the game to down Hampton.Â
Cornelius Robinson III split a pair of free throws to get Hampton on the board early Saturday afternoon, as points were at a premium early with Navy leading 6-1 at the first media timeout.Â
Seth Hubbard made the Pirates first shot of the game, draining a win three-pointer with 15:26 remaining in the first half. After a Navy run, Hampton responded with a 8-0 run of their own to bring the score within three at 16-13.
Hampton eventually took their first lead of the contest with less than 10 minutes in the half when Hubbard drained back-to-back pull up jumper to help Hampton take a three point lead at 19-16.Â
The two sides then traded baskets in a low scoring frame as they were knotted at 28 a piece going into the break. Hubbard paced Hampton at the break with nine points while also adding a team best two assists. Peter Da Cruz registers eight first half rebounds, a game high through the first 20 minutes, while Robinson III added three.Â
Max Frazier got the scoring started for Hampton in the second half, draining a pair of free throws, before Hubbard knocked down a three-pointer to give Hampton an early 33-30 lead. The two sides then quickly exchanged baskets, with Hampton leading 37-36 at the under 16 media timeout.Â
Over the course of the next eight minutes, each team traded buckets, with neither side holding a lead more than three, while Navy held a slim 49-47 lead with 7:58 remaining. The Midshipmen extended that lead to five before Hampton responded, ramping up the defense. The Pirates forced multiple turnovers, leading to Pirate buckets to cut the lead to one at 52-51 with 5:58 remaining.Â
After falling down five with just 46 seconds remaining, Jayme Mitchell Jr. made it a one score game, burying a top of the key three pointer to cut the Navy lead to two at 58-56. After a jump ball, Hampton had a chance to take the lead or tie the game with nine seconds remaining, but it was Navy ultimately getting a defensive stop to end the game, defeating Hampton 58-56.Â
The Pirates were led by Hubbard's 16 points, while Frazier also reached double-digits with 10. Hubbard also added season high four assists.Â
Hampton returns to action, Tuesday, Nov. 24 when they travel to ODU. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m.Â
