Hampton defeats Towson 63-62

Hampton Wins Thrilling Conference Battle Over Towson

In a back-and-forth affair, Hampton (HOME) emerged victorious over visiting Towson with a narrow 63-62 win at the Convocation Center on New Year's Eve.

The home team came out strong in the first half, leading 37-31 at halftime. Despite Towson's best efforts to mount a comeback, Hampton's defense held firm, limiting the visitors to just one point in the final frame. The difference between the teams was razor-thin throughout, with Hampton holding its largest lead of eight points early in the second half.

For Hampton, Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt led the way with 15 points on 50% shooting from the field. Daniel Johnson added 14 points and eight rebounds, while Elijah Kennedy chipped in with four assists and 14 points.

Towson's Tyler Tejada scored 16 points but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just zero of three attempts. Caleb Embeya contributed eight rebounds and eight points for the visitors.

In terms of overall performance, both teams shot efficiently from the field, with Hampton connecting on 46% of its shots and Towson making 38% of their attempts. However, it was Hampton's ability to capitalize on fast break opportunities and limit Towson's scoring chances that ultimately decided the outcome.

The win moves Hampton up in conference standings, while Towson falls back after coming so close. The result sets the stage for an intriguing matchup next week against [opponent].