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Cayman Islands Classic - High Point Defeats Hampton 76-73 - Recap
Kimani Hamilton scored 18 points leading High Point to a 76-73 victory over Hampton at John Gray Gymnasium on Tuesday.
High Point won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.
High Point got 17 points from Trae Benham and another 11 points from Kezza Giffa. Bobby Pettiford contributed 5 assists, while Kimani Hamilton cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Hampton got a 17-point performance from George Beale Jr., who was supported by 16 points from Noah Farrakhan. Trevor Smith had 3 assists in a losing cause for Hampton, while Eunique Rink grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed High Point were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
High Point had a 28-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
High Point heads into a battle against Pfeiffer. Hampton, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina A&T.