Sunday, January 22, 2012

Hampton Lady Pirates rout Norfolk State women

HAMPTON, Virginia - The Hampton University women’s basketball team won its fifth straight game on Saturday, as the Lady Pirates upended rival Norfolk State 92-43 at the HU Convocation Center.

The Lady Pirates (14-3, 6-0 MEAC) have also won 16 straight at home and 19 in a row over conference foes – not to mention their 11th straight over the Spartans. Hampton also set a new season high in points scored and came within one 3-pointer of tying the program record for treys in a game.



Senior guard Choicetta McMillian and sophomore guard Nicole Hamilton each led Hampton with 16 points, while junior forward Keiara Avant added 14 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Sophomore forward Alyssa Bennett poured in 13 points.

Senior guard Jericka Jenkins scored 12 points to go along with a career-high-tying 17 assists. Junior forward Ariel Phelps added 10 rebounds off the bench.

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