BALTIMORE — In an exciting match on Tuesday night, George Beale made a significant impact off the bench, contributing 23 points to help the Hampton Pirates secure a 78-68 win against the UMBC Retrievers.

Beale demonstrated his shooting skills by connecting on 9 of 16 attempts from the field, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. His performance was crucial in the Pirates’ overall effort, and he was supported by Noah Farrakhan, who contributed 19 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 7 for 9, along with a perfect 3 for 3 from three-point territory. Wayne Bristol Jr. also had a solid performance, scoring 15 points with a shooting line of 4 for 7, including 2 for 3 from three-point range, and he added nine rebounds to his stats.

For the Retrievers, Marcus Banks was the standout player, leading his team with 21 points, while Josh Odunowo followed closely behind, adding 18 points to the scoreboard.

At halftime, Hampton held a slight edge with a 40-36 lead, thanks in part to Farrakhan’s 15 points in the first half. Beale’s 12 points in the second half were pivotal in maintaining their lead and ultimately sealing the victory for the Pirates.