CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Jlynn Counter scored 19 points and Colby Duggan added 22 to lead College of Charleston to a 74-70 win over Hampton in a Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball game Saturday at TD Arena.

The Cougars (11-6) led 28-26 at halftime and held off a second-half push from the Pirates (8-10). Hampton’s Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt scored 17 of his team-high 17 points after intermission. The Pirates closed to within a single possession late, but College of Charleston sealed the game at the free-throw line, making 22 of 30 attempts overall.

Hampton dominated the offensive glass 18-3 but shot just 39.7% from the field. The Cougars were more efficient, shooting 51.1%. Attendance was 4,875.