Roderick Mclean | Staff Writer Jim Heath The Hampton University women’s basketball team, a squad with six freshmen on the roster, has started 3-3. The Lady Pirates welcome Mid-Atlantic Christian on Dec. 15 as they try to get back over .500 after an 83-51 loss Wednesday at No. 10 N.C. State. Hampton opened the season on the road and defeated Florida Atlantic behind 20 points and five steals from junior Ashley Bates. Sophomore Mahaley Holit also helped the Pirates with a career-high-tying 12 points and a career-high eight rebounds against the Owls. HU shot 9-of-18 from the 3-point line. Hampton … Continue reading Young Lady Pirates look to rebound

Justin Whitner | Staff Writer Mark Sutton via HamptonPirates.com After playing two-plus seasons at the collegiate level, it is clear junior Jermaine Marrow is no rookie to playing a dominant game of basketball. In just his freshman season, Marrow averaged 15.6 points per game in the MEAC Conference, was named to the MEAC All-Rookie team and was on the all-conference third team. The following season, he improved in every statistical category. His scoring went up to 19.1 points per game, which led to him being named to the All-MEAC first team. When the Hampton University athletic department made the decision … Continue reading Up close with Jermaine Marrow