W&M women continue domination of UNC Wilmington

Hampton's women ended a seven-game slide by defeating Northeastern in Boston.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The William & Mary women's basketball team defeated UNC Wilmington 60-41 on Sunday, extending their winning streak over the Seahawks to eight games. Marley Long recorded her first college double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, the Hampton Pirates ended a seven-game losing streak by defeating Northeastern 77-71 in Boston, with five players scoring in double figures.

Why it matters

The William & Mary women's team has had a strong run against UNC Wilmington, while Hampton's women's team was able to snap a lengthy losing streak with a road win over Northeastern.

The details

The Tribe outrebounded the Seahawks 46-29 and limited them to 29% shooting. Cassidy Geddes scored 12 points, Monet Dance had 11 points and seven rebounds, and Ari Mercado and Natalie Fox also contributed. For Hampton, Kiki McElrath scored a game-high 20 points, Taylor Gibson matched her season best with 14 points, and Aisha Dabo had 13 points and three blocks.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Marley Long

A William & Mary player who recorded her first college double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Cassidy Geddes

A William & Mary player who scored 12 points in the game.

Monet Dance

A William & Mary player who had 11 points and seven rebounds.

Kiki McElrath

A Hampton player who scored a game-high 20 points.

Taylor Gibson

A Hampton player who matched her season best with 14 points.

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The takeaway

The William & Mary women's team has continued their dominance over UNC Wilmington, while Hampton's women's team was able to end a lengthy losing streak with a road win over Northeastern.