Pratt Powers Stony Brook Past Hampton in Colonial Clash

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Erik Pratt scored 34 points to lead Stony Brook to a 79-72 men’s basketball victory over Hampton on Saturday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.

The Seawolves (17-11, Colonial) avenged a December loss to the Pirates (12-16) by shooting 54.3% from the floor and making 20 free throws. Pratt, a 6-foot-5 guard from Lake Worth, Florida, added six rebounds. Richard Goods contributed 15 points and seven rebounds for Stony Brook.

Michael Eley led Hampton with 17 points. The Pirates shot just 42.4% overall and were outscored 20-14 at the foul line despite forcing 16 turnovers. Stony Brook’s efficient offense, posting a 110.0 rating on 72 possessions, proved decisive.