NCAAB · Final

Hampton Pirates Edge Stony Brook Seawolves in Close Match

Monday, December 29, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Convocation Center (VA)

Hampton Pirates 62, Stony Brook Seawolves 59, 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 Stony Brook Seawolves vs Hampton Pirates?

Hampton Pirates beat Stony Brook Seawolves 62-59 at Convocation Center (VA) on December 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Stony Brook Seawolves vs Hampton Pirates?

Hampton Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Hampton Pirates narrowly defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves with a final score of 62-59 at the Convocation Center in Virginia. This game showcased the resilience of the Pirates, who improved their home record to 8-7, while the Seawolves fell to 8-7 overall. The victory also marked a significant moment for Hampton, who had recently been struggling, coming off a loss to the Grambling Tigers just a week prior.

Both teams entered this game with a 5-5 record over their last ten games, but Hampton had a slight edge in scoring, averaging 71.9 points while allowing 67.1 points per game. Stony Brook, on the other hand, averaged 68.5 points scored and 71.7 points allowed during the same stretch. The Pirates had shown a mixed bag of results at home, with a record of 2-2 in their last four home games, while Stony Brook struggled on the road with a 2-4 away record.

In their previous meetings this season, the Pirates had a favorable record against the Seawolves, winning one game decisively with a score of 81-49 on February 24, 2025, and drawing in another matchup earlier in the season. This history may have provided the Pirates with additional motivation heading into this game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were looking to field their best players for this crucial matchup. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Hampton was favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 140.5 points, suggesting a competitive game was anticipated.

The game conditions were typical for a late December evening, with the atmosphere in the Convocation Center charged with excitement as fans cheered for their respective teams. As the game progressed, it became a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times.

In the final moments, the Pirates managed to pull ahead with key plays from players like Christian Watson and Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt, who made crucial free throws that ultimately sealed the victory. The Seawolves fought hard, with Ethan Simmon contributing significantly, but were unable to overcome the Pirates' late-game execution.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling finish, with the last few minutes filled with tension as both teams battled for every point. The Pirates' ability to capitalize on free throws in the clutch moments proved to be the difference in this closely fought contest.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HAMP -2.5	140.5 o -112 / u -108	Stony Brook Seawolves +120 · Hampton Pirates -142

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Leaders

PointsXzavier Long16Hampton Pirates
AssistsXzavier Long5Hampton Pirates
ReboundsXzavier Long10Hampton Pirates
PointsErik Pratt20Stony Brook Seawolves
AssistsErik Pratt4Stony Brook Seawolves
ReboundsRichard Goods7Stony Brook Seawolves

Recent form

Hampton Pirates

Last 10: 5-5Streak L171.9 scored · 67.1 allowed per game2-2 at home

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
L61-67vs Holy Cross CrusadersNov 16
W72-63at Brown BearsNov 15

Stony Brook Seawolves

Last 10: 5-5Streak L268.5 scored · 71.7 allowed per game2-4 away

L51-70at Marist Red FoxesDec 21
L55-71vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 18
W78-55vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 13
W77-73vs Columbia LionsDec 10
L75-84at Duquesne DukesDec 6
W71-68at Loyola Marymount LionsNov 29
W61-54at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 25
L58-86at Pacific TigersNov 24
W80-70vs Brown BearsNov 20
L79-86at Yale BulldogsNov 15

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	Stony Brook Seawolves	Hampton Pirates
Field goals	21-46	24-52
Field goal %	46	46
Three-pointers	8-19	3-20
Three-point %	42	15
Free throws	9-20	11-19
Free throw %	45	58
Rebounds	30	32
Offensive rebounds	7	8
Defensive rebounds	23	24
Assists	11	11
Steals	2	11
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	16	11
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	13
Fast-break points	8	12
Points in the paint	26	30
Fouls	16	18
Largest lead	10	5
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	72	20

How the scoring went

1st Half25-25Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half28-25Erik Pratt makes 24-foot three point jumper (Toby Onyekonwu assists)
1st Half28-26Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half28-28Elijah Kennedy makes layup (Daniel Johnson assists)
1st Half30-28Erik Pratt makes layup
1st Half32-28Erik Pratt makes layup
1st Half32-30Daniel Johnson makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Xzavier Long assists)
1st Half32-33Daniel Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Watson assists)
1st Half34-33Erik Pratt makes layup
2nd Half34-34Xzavier Long makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-34Erik Pratt makes layup
2nd Half36-36Elijah Kennedy makes layup (Xzavier Long assists)
2nd Half36-38Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes layup
2nd Half36-40Xzavier Long makes layup
2nd Half36-41Xzavier Long makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half38-41Ethan Simmon makes layup
2nd Half39-41Richard Goods makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-41Erik Pratt makes 26-foot three point jumper (Andrej Shoshkikj assists)
2nd Half45-41Erik Pratt makes 27-foot three point jumper (Richard Goods assists)
2nd Half48-41Tomas Valentiny makes 24-foot three point jumper (Toby Onyekonwu assists)
2nd Half48-43Christian Watson makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-43Rob Brown III makes 26-foot three point jumper (Erik Pratt assists)
2nd Half52-43Tomas Valentiny makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-45Xzavier Long makes layup
2nd Half53-45Toby Onyekonwu makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half54-45Toby Onyekonwu makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half55-45Toby Onyekonwu makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half55-47Quintin Cooper makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half55-49Xzavier Long makes layup
2nd Half55-52Xzavier Long makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aidan Haskins assists)
2nd Half55-54Christian Watson makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half56-54Ethan Simmon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-54Ethan Simmon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-56Christian Watson makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half57-57Daniel Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-59Christian Watson makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half59-59Ethan Simmon makes driving layup (Toby Onyekonwu assists)
2nd Half59-60Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-61Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-62Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt makes free throw 2 of 2