Mike Tuitt hit two free throws to pull Hampton within a point, but it wasn't enough as the Pirates fell 62-61 against William & Mary at Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Virginia Wednesday.
Darrion Pellum missed a three-pointer with two seconds to go, keeping Hampton (0-4) winless on the season.
Danny Sumner broke a 57-57 tie late in the game with a free throw. Moments later, Quinn McDowell then hit two freebies to put the Tribe (3-2) up 62-59.
Pellum led Hampton and all scorers with 21 points. Vincent Simpson added 13 points and Charles Funches had 11 points for Hampton, which led 33-32 at the half.
David Schneider paced William & Mary with 16 points and eight rebound, while Summer had 15 points. McDowell finished with 11 points and seven rebounds.
Other MEAC scores
Fairfield 81, Howard 60
Oral Roberts 72, FAMU 51
UTEP 81, NC A&T 60
SWAC scores
South Alabama 83, Alcorn State 67
Texas Southern 101, Jarvis Christian 47
WOMEN
Independent
Furman 58, Winston-Salem 45
Savannah State 54, Stetson 49
MEAC
Howard 58, Jacksonville 42
SWAC
(16) Georgia 75, Alabama State 48
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