WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — William & Mary used a strong first half to build a cushion and held off a persistent Hampton rally for a 94-85 men’s basketball victory Tuesday night at Kaplan Arena.

The Tribe led 51-41 at halftime and maintained a steady advantage throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 4,268. Daniel Johnson scored 23 points for the Pirates, and Josh Ogundele added 21. Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi led William & Mary with 17 points, while Kilian Brockhoff and Chase Lowe each scored 17.

The win improved William & Mary to 19-11 overall. Hampton fell to 13-18.