Hampton University runs streak to 51 against MEAC opposition

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  --  Hampton University's women's basketball team began its two-game trip to Florida by defeating Bethune-Cookman 61-54 Saturday in Daytona Beach.

HU withstood a pair of second-half runs from B-CU. The Pirates (6-9, 2-0) have won three of their last four games overall and have won 51 in a row over Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponents.

Sophomore guard Malia Tate-DeFreitas led HU with 20 points, including 14 in the second half. It was her 10th game of the year with at least 20 points. Kyani White and Kenia Cole each added nine points.

Cole also tied her career highs in rebounds and assists with eight each. Both were team highs.

The Lady Pirates shot 43.5 percent (27-for-62) from the floor and hit four of their 12 3-point tries. Hampton held a 37-35 edge on the glass,

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