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UNC Wilmington Edges Hampton in Close Contest

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Trask Coliseum

UNC Wilmington Seahawks 49, Hampton Pirates 45, 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 Hampton Pirates vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks?

UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat Hampton Pirates 49-45 at Trask Coliseum on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Hampton Pirates vs UNC Wilmington Seahawks?

UNC Wilmington Seahawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1050 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks narrowly defeated the Hampton Pirates 49-45 at Trask Coliseum on January 4, 2026. This game showcased the Seahawks' strong home performance, extending their record to 15-2, while the Pirates fell to 8-9 on the season. UNC Wilmington entered the game with a home record of 6-1 and a recent form of 9-1 over their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak. Their scoring average during this stretch was 77.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 63.2 points. The Seahawks' last five games reflected an average of 78.2 points scored and 64.8 points allowed.

On the other hand, Hampton had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with a two-game winning streak leading into this matchup. Their average scoring during this period was 71.1 points, with an average of 66.2 points allowed. The Pirates had a home record of 4-1 and an away record of 2-3, indicating a stronger performance on their home court.

Historically, this fixture has been competitive, with UNC Wilmington holding a 2-1 advantage in their last three meetings against Hampton. The Seahawks won the most recent encounter on March 9, 2025, with a score of 79-65, and also claimed victory in a previous meeting on January 26, 2025, with a score of 83-62. Hampton's only win in this stretch came on February 22, 2025, where they defeated UNC Wilmington 83-70.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this matchup. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had UNC Wilmington favored by 12.5 points, with a money line of -1050 for the Seahawks and +675 for the Pirates. The total points line was set at 140.5, with both the over and under priced at -110.

The game conditions were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with both teams fighting for every point. The scoring plays highlighted a series of free throws and key baskets that kept the game close. Madison Durr and Xzavier Long contributed crucial free throws for Hampton, while Greedy Williams and Etienne Strothers made significant plays for UNC Wilmington.

As the game progressed, UNC Wilmington maintained a slight lead, showcasing their defensive prowess and ability to capitalize on critical moments. The final score of 49-45 reflects the intensity of the game, with both teams demonstrating their capabilities in a hard-fought battle.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNCW -12.5	140.5 o -110 / u -110	Hampton Pirates +675 · UNC Wilmington Seahawks -1050

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Leaders

PointsPatrick Wessler19UNC Wilmington Seahawks
AssistsNolan Hodge4UNC Wilmington Seahawks
ReboundsPatrick Wessler14UNC Wilmington Seahawks
PointsEtienne Strothers12Hampton Pirates
AssistsXzavier Long2Hampton Pirates
ReboundsXzavier Long15Hampton Pirates

Recent form

UNC Wilmington Seahawks

Last 10: 9-1Streak W377.6 scored · 63.2 allowed per game6-1 at home

W65-53vs Drexel DragonsJan 1
W87-78at North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 30
W100-56vs Columbia (SC) Fighting KoalasDec 27
L66-67vs Howard BisonDec 20
W73-70at Valparaiso BeaconsDec 13
W70-63at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 6
W70-69vs Marshall Thundering HerdDec 4
W88-62vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 29
W87-57vs Navy MidshipmenNov 28
W70-57vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 27

Hampton Pirates

Last 10: 6-4Streak W271.1 scored · 66.2 allowed per game2-3 away

W63-62vs Towson TigersDec 31
W62-59vs Stony Brook SeawolvesDec 30
L72-81vs Grambling TigersDec 19
W84-77at Jackson State TigersDec 18
L57-61at Howard BisonDec 13
W93-71vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsDec 4
W94-58vs Apprentice School BuildersDec 2
W74-68at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksNov 26
L60-62at Norfolk State SpartansNov 22
L52-63at Boston College EaglesNov 19

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Hampton Pirates	UNC Wilmington Seahawks
Field goals	18-57	19-49
Field goal %	32	39
Three-pointers	2-18	3-16
Three-point %	11	19
Free throws	7-9	8-21
Free throw %	78	38
Rebounds	37	43
Offensive rebounds	9	11
Defensive rebounds	28	32
Assists	5	11
Steals	5	8
Blocks	1	9
Turnovers	8	11
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	6
Fast-break points	6	1
Points in the paint	22	28
Fouls	15	10
Largest lead	2	10
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	12	81

How the scoring went

1st Half14-13Madison Durr makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half14-15Christian May makes driving layup
1st Half14-18Christian May makes 25-foot three point jumper (Noah Ross assists)
1st Half14-20Patrick Wessler makes layup (Greedy Williams assists)
1st Half14-22Patrick Wessler makes layup (Greedy Williams assists)
1st Half16-22Christian Watson makes 2-foot dunk (Kody Williams assists)
1st Half16-24Noah Ross makes 7-foot jumper
1st Half18-24Daniel Johnson makes 14-foot jumper
1st Half18-25Patrick Wessler makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half18-27Greedy Williams makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half20-27Xzavier Long makes 6-foot jumper (Etienne Strothers assists)
2nd Half23-27Etienne Strothers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt assists)
2nd Half26-27Etienne Strothers makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half28-27Etienne Strothers makes driving layup
2nd Half28-29Patrick Wessler makes 5-foot hook shot (Greedy Williams assists)
2nd Half29-29Daniel Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half30-29Daniel Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-31Patrick Wessler makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half30-33Patrick Wessler makes layup (Christian May assists)
2nd Half32-33Xzavier Long makes layup
2nd Half33-33Xzavier Long makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half34-33Christian Watson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half35-33Christian Watson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-35Patrick Wessler makes layup (Nolan Hodge assists)
2nd Half37-35Etienne Strothers makes driving layup
2nd Half37-36Nolan Hodge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-37Nolan Hodge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-39Christian May makes 19-foot jumper
2nd Half37-41Noah Ross makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half37-42Madison Durr makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-44Noah Ross makes driving layup
2nd Half39-44Christian Watson makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half39-45Madison Durr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-46Madison Durr makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-46Xzavier Long makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-46Xzavier Long makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-48Greedy Williams makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half43-48Etienne Strothers makes layup
2nd Half45-48Elijah Kennedy makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half45-49Nolan Hodge makes free throw 1 of 2