Grambling Tigers Defeat Hampton Pirates 81-72
Friday, December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Gateway Center
Grambling Tigers 81, Hampton Pirates 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Grambling Tigers vs Hampton Pirates?
Grambling Tigers beat Hampton Pirates 81-72 at Gateway Center on December 19, 2025.
Who was favored in Grambling Tigers vs Hampton Pirates?
Hampton Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The underdog won.
In a compelling matchup, the Grambling Tigers triumphed over the Hampton Pirates with a final score of 81-72. This victory is particularly significant for the Tigers, who have been struggling recently, having lost their last five games prior to this win. The game took place at the Gateway Center, where the Pirates aimed to improve their home record of 6-7 against the Tigers, who came into the game with an away record of 5-6.
Hampton had shown some promise in their recent form, boasting a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 70.0 points scored and 68.1 points allowed. They entered the game on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Jackson State Tigers 84-77. In contrast, Grambling's recent performance had been disappointing, with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, averaging 68.7 points scored and allowing 71.9 points. Their last five games had resulted in losses, highlighting the pressure they faced coming into this fixture.
The Pirates had a mixed home record of 2-1 in their last three home games, while the Tigers struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of just 1-7 in their last eight games. This context added to the stakes of the game, as both teams sought to improve their standings.
In terms of previous meetings, this game was critical for both teams to establish dominance in their rivalry. The injury picture was not specified in the block, but the absence of key players can often sway the outcome in tightly contested games like this one.
The market had set the odds with Hampton as a slight favorite at -1.5, according to DraftKings, with a total points line of 137.5. The moneyline odds were -115 for the Pirates and -105 for the Tigers, indicating a closely matched contest.
Conditions during the game were not detailed, but the atmosphere in the Gateway Center likely played a role in the Pirates' performance as they sought to leverage home-court advantage. As the game progressed, key moments included free throws from Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt and Antonio Munoz, which helped secure the Tigers' lead late in the second half. The scoring plays highlighted the Tigers' ability to capitalize on opportunities from the foul line, which proved crucial in maintaining their lead as the clock wound down.
Overall, the game showcased the resilience of the Grambling Tigers, who managed to break their losing streak and secure a vital win against the Hampton Pirates, who will need to regroup after this setback.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HAMP -1.5 | 137.5 o -112 / u -108 | Grambling Tigers -105 · Hampton Pirates -115 |
Leaders
- PointsJalyke Gaines-Wyatt22Hampton Pirates
- AssistsJalyke Gaines-Wyatt5Hampton Pirates
- ReboundsXzavier Long12Hampton Pirates
- PointsAntonio Munoz23Grambling Tigers
- AssistsRoderick Coffee III6Grambling Tigers
- ReboundsAntonio Munoz5Grambling Tigers
Recent form
Hampton Pirates
Last 10: 5-5Streak W170 scored · 68.1 allowed per game2-1 at home
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Grambling Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L568.7 scored · 71.9 allowed per game1-7 away
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Grambling Tigers | Hampton Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-47 | 24-53 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 4-13 | 6-19 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 32 |
| Free throws | 23-30 | 18-23 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 16 |
| Assists | 20 | 12 |
| Steals | 9 | 10 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 24 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 36 |
| Fouls | 20 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 95 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-43Rickey Ballard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-43Jimel Lane makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-43Jimel Lane makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-45Christian Watson makes layup (Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt assists)
- 2nd Half52-46Christian Watson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-46Devyn Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-48Christian Watson makes driving layup (Xzavier Long assists)
- 2nd Half54-48Derrius Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-48Derrius Ward makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Fitts assists)
- 2nd Half59-48Antonio Munoz makes 1-foot dunk (Derrius Ward assists)
- 2nd Half61-48Derrius Ward makes layup
- 2nd Half62-48Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-48Antonio Munoz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-49Etienne Strothers makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-51Christian Watson makes layup
- 2nd Half65-51Roderick Coffee III makes layup
- 2nd Half67-51Mekhi Fitts makes layup (Derrius Ward assists)
- 2nd Half67-54Etienne Strothers makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt assists)
- 2nd Half67-56Elijah Kennedy makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Christian Watson assists)
- 2nd Half67-57Xzavier Long makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-57Antonio Munoz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-58Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-59Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-59Jimel Lane makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half71-62Christian Watson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt assists)
- 2nd Half72-62Jimel Lane makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-64Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes layup (Etienne Strothers assists)
- 2nd Half74-64Jamil Muttilib makes layup (Antonio Munoz assists)
- 2nd Half74-66Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-68Xzavier Long makes layup
- 2nd Half75-68Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-68Antonio Munoz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-69Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-70Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-70Jamil Muttilib makes layup (Antonio Munoz assists)
- 2nd Half79-70Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-70Antonio Munoz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-71Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-72Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-72Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Hampton Pirates, below favours Grambling Tigers.
Venue
- Gateway CenterCollege Park, GA
- Attendance486
- OfficialsChris King, Erroll Lewis, Justin McKie
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