Career Highs By Fisher Lead Hampton Pirates Over St. Leo Lions

HAMPTON, Virginia -- Junior Kalin Fisher recorded career-highs of 24 points and 11 rebounds for his second straight double-double as Hampton University put away a pesky Saint Leo Lions squad 72-56 on Monday night at the HU Convocation Center.

The double-double was his second in a row after a 14 point-10 rebound outing against Rider last Friday night.

After a back-and-forth first half that saw five ties and six lead changes, the Pirates used an 18-3 run over a nearly nine minute span early in the second half to take a 53-39 lead with 9:56 left on a free throw from Trevond Barnes. Fisher started the run with a jumper at the 18:04 mark and hit a 3-pointer with 11:46 left to push the lead to 52-39.

The lead grew to 19 points on two occasions, with a layup from Eugene Marshall, III giving Hampton (3-5) its final points for a 72-53 lead with 22 seconds left.

Jermaine Marrow had 14 points and five assists to join Fisher in double figures. Joining Fisher in double figures on the boards were Charles Wilson-Fisher and Greg Heckstall with 10 apiece. Hampton held a 57-44 advantage on the boards.

Saint Leo (5-6) was paced by Drago Popovic with 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Hampton returns to action on Wednesday night at 7 pm facing Mid-Atlantic Christian University at the HU Convocation Center.

For more information on Hampton University men's basketball, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5757 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.

BOX SCORE

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS