Hampton needed a stabilizer. It got one Thursday night.
The Pirates beat Elon 87-79 on Feb. 6, 2026, in a game that was level at the break and still demanded late-game execution to decide it. After entering with a 10-13 record and a recent form line of LLLWW, Hampton leaned into a faster, offense-forward script — then finished the job.
How it happened
This one opened as a mirror match. The teams were tied 33-33 after the first segment, and neither side found separation in the next stretch, trading 31 points apiece to reach halftime knotted at 64-64.
From there, Hampton created the only real margin of the night: a +8 swing after the break to turn the tie game into an 87-79 win. In a matchup that had been all balance for 40 minutes, that final push was the difference.
Turning point: Hampton’s post-halftime edge
When a game is tied 64-64 at intermission, the margin typically comes down to the details — getting cleaner possessions, avoiding empty trips, and converting in the moments when the pace naturally tightens.
Hampton didn’t need a blowout run. It simply won the final portion by eight, and in a contest that had been perfectly even through two segments, that was enough to flip the outcome.
What it means going forward
For Hampton, the win is a tangible step in the right direction given its 10-13 record and uneven recent stretch. It was also a reminder that the Pirates can win a game that turns into a scoring race — and that they can close one that’s tied deep into the night.
Elon, now 13-10 with a recent LWLLW form line, will view this as a missed opportunity after matching Hampton point-for-point through halftime. The Phoenix had the offensive output to win on the road; the late margin is what they’ll have to solve next.
Final
Hampton 87, Elon 79
Halftime: 64-64 (33-33 after the first segment; 31-31 in the next)