Hampton Defeats Howard 83-67 in HBCU Showcase

Hampton University Pirates secured an 83-67 victory over Howard University Bison, marking their fifth consecutive win. Wayne Bristol Jr. led the Pirates with 18 points, while Noah Farrakhan contributed 17 points and seven assists. The Bison's Blake Harper was the standout for Howard, scoring 34 points despite the loss. Hampton established control of the game late in the first half and maintained it through an 8-0 run in the second half. The Pirates will face Charleston next, whereas Howard is set to visit Yale. Both teams have shown fluctuating performances this season, with Hampton improving to an 8-5 record and Howard dropping to 5-8.