Hampton Defeats William & Mary 77-74

Etienne Strothers scores 18 points to lead the Pirates to victory.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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In a close game, Hampton defeated William & Mary 77-74 on Saturday. Etienne Strothers led the way for the Pirates with 18 points, while Xzavier Long and Elijah Kennedy also made key contributions. Ryan Jackson Jr. scored a team-high 18 points for the Tribe in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams vying for position in the Coastal Athletic Association standings. The win helps Hampton improve its record to 12-13 overall and 6-6 in conference play.

The details

Strothers shot 5 for 10 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and added 4 free throws. Long recorded a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds, while Kennedy chipped in 13 points. For William & Mary, Jackson led the way with 18 points, while Kyle Pulliam and Jo'el Emanuel also scored in double figures.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Hampton trailed 39-35 at halftime but used a 9-0 run in the second half to take the lead and hold on for the victory.

The players

Etienne Strothers

A key player for Hampton, scoring a team-high 18 points in the win.

Xzavier Long

Recorded a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds for the Pirates.

Elijah Kennedy

Scored 13 points, including 13 in the second half, to help Hampton secure the victory.

Ryan Jackson Jr.

Led William & Mary with 18 points in the losing effort.

Kyle Pulliam

Scored 13 points for the Tribe.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a good William & Mary team, but our guys really stepped up in the second half to get the win.”

— Etienne Strothers, Hampton Player

What’s next

Hampton will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule, while William & Mary will try to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This was an exciting conference matchup that came down to the wire, showcasing the competitive nature of the Coastal Athletic Association this season.