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Case contributes 18 points as William & Mary defeats Hampton 67-64

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Hampton, Va.
— In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, Matteus Case led the way for William & Mary, scoring 18 points, including a crucial three-point play with just 51.5 seconds remaining, as the Tribe secured a 67-64 victory over Hampton. This win marked the sixth consecutive triumph for William & Mary.

Case was impressive throughout the game, making all six of his field goal attempts and going 6 for 7 at the free-throw line. Kyle Pulliam also contributed significantly to the victory, scoring 13 points with an efficient shooting performance, hitting 5 of 6 from the field, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Additionally, Caleb Dorsey added 10 points, managing to hit 4 of 4 from the charity stripe, although he struggled from three-point territory, shooting 0 for 3.

On the other side, the Pirates of Hampton were led by Noah Farrakhan, who netted 15 points. Trevor Smith contributed 12 points along with four assists and two steals, while George Beale chipped in 11 points and recorded three steals.

At halftime, William & Mary held a slim lead of 27-22, with Pulliam being a standout performer during the opening half, scoring eight points to help posture his team for the win.

Both teams are set for their next competitions on Monday, with William & Mary traveling to face UNC Wilmington and Hampton preparing for an away game against N.C. A&T.