HAMPTON, Virginia -- Hampton University boasts one of the nation’s top defenses, according to the latest Division I rankings released on Monday.The Lady Pirates (9-5), who lost 55-45 at Virginia Tech Sunday, are holding opponents to 48.3 points per game, the eighth-best average in the country.
Hampton has held six of its last seven opponents under 50 points, and only one opponent (Florida Gulf Coast) has reached the 70-point mark.
The Lady Pirates also are 14th in the nation in field goal percentage defense, holding opponents to 32.3 percent shooting, and are 15th in turnover margin at 7.14.
In the individual rankings, senior forward and Chesapeake native Keiara Avant is 14th in the nation with seven double-doubles. Avant had 12 points and 14 rebounds against the Hokies Sunday. Monday, Avant was named the MEAC Defensive Player of the Week. ...
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