William & Mary women spoil Hampton's Senior Day

Cassidy Geddes scores 1,000th career point in Tribe's 61-60 victory

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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William & Mary's women's basketball team spoiled Hampton University's Senior Day with a 61-60 victory on Saturday at the Convocation Center. Cassidy Geddes scored a game-high 22 points for the Tribe, including the 1,000th of her career, as W&M closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak. Hampton erased a 15-point third-quarter deficit to move ahead 53-50, but 3-pointers by Monet Dance and Alexa Mikeska helped W&M build a five-point lead with less than two minutes remaining. Both teams will head to Washington for the Coastal Athletic Association tournament, which starts on Wednesday.

Why it matters

The victory for William & Mary spoiled Hampton's Senior Day celebration and extended the Tribe's winning streak to three games heading into the conference tournament. The game was a close contest that came down to the final seconds, showcasing the competitiveness of the Coastal Athletic Association. The milestone 1,000th career point for Cassidy Geddes is also a significant achievement for the W&M senior.

The details

William & Mary led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, but Hampton mounted a furious comeback to take a 53-50 lead. However, 3-pointers from Monet Dance and Alexa Mikeska helped the Tribe regain control and build a five-point lead in the final two minutes. Hampton's Taylor Gibson made a layup with two seconds left to make it 61-60, but the Pirates were unable to get the ball back for a final shot.

  • On Saturday, William & Mary defeated Hampton 61-60 at the Convocation Center.

The players

Cassidy Geddes

A senior on the William & Mary women's basketball team who scored a game-high 22 points, including the 1,000th of her career.

Monet Dance

A William & Mary player who hit a key 3-pointer to help the Tribe regain the lead late in the game.

Alexa Mikeska

A William & Mary player who also hit a crucial 3-pointer in the final minutes to extend the Tribe's lead.

Taylor Gibson

A Hampton player who made a layup with two seconds left to cut William & Mary's lead to 61-60.

Hampton University

The home team that was celebrating Senior Day but fell short against William & Mary 61-60.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This close game between William & Mary and Hampton showcases the competitiveness of the Coastal Athletic Association, with the Tribe spoiling the Pirates' Senior Day celebration. Cassidy Geddes' 1,000th career point is a significant individual milestone, highlighting the talent and experience on the William & Mary roster as they head to the conference tournament.