Preseason NIT - Hampton vs Winthrop Final: 45-44 - Recap
Preseason NIT - Hampton vs Winthrop Final: 45-44 - Recap
Hampton got 12 points from Kwame Morgan II en route to a 45-44 victory over Winthrop on Tuesday at Joel Coliseum.
Hampton was a 1-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Hampton got 10 points from Darrion Pellum and another 7 points from Charles Funches. Brandon Tunnell contributed 2 assists, while Darrion Pellum cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Winthrop got 13 points from Reggie Middleton in a losing cause and another 12 points from George Valentine. Reggie Middleton contributed 5 assists for them, while Reggie Middleton had 11 rebounds.
Hampton hit the break leading 23-16 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Winthrop as they grabbed 36 boards, while Hampton only had 31.
