Alabama State finally secured their first victory of the season, beating Oklahoma Panhandle State 66-60 on Wednesday. The Hornets needed a big night, and Terrance Hampton delivered, absolutely stepping up when it mattered most.
Hampton Was Everywhere, Hornets Get On The Board
Hampton was a beast, dropping 18 points while also pulling down seven boards and swatting away four blocks. Seriously, four blocks! He was everywhere on the court, making sure the Aggies couldn’t get comfortable. Mike James added a solid 13 points himself and snatched four steals, showing some real defensive hustle. And Damarion Bonds chipped in with 12 points to round out the scoring for Alabama State. Getting that first win of the season is huge for the Hornets, pushing their record to 1-2.
Aggies Couldn’t Quite Catch Up
Oklahoma Panhandle State definitely put up a fight though. Gyterson Louissaint was their guy, almost grabbing a double-double with 11 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks. Xavier Sulaiman hit double digits too with 10 points, and Kensington Grant-Brown added eight. They kept it close, but couldn’t quite close the gap on the road.
Next up, Oklahoma Panhandle State hits the road again to face Oral Roberts on Saturday. Alabama State will look to keep the momentum going when they visit San Jose State on Sunday.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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