STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Stony Brook used a dominant first quarter to build a cushion and held off a Hampton rally for a 67-58 women’s basketball victory on Friday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.

The Seawolves opened a 23-8 lead after the first period. The Pirates chipped away, closing to within four points in the final quarter, but could not complete the comeback. Kiarra McElrath led Hampton with 20 points. Janay Brantley paced Stony Brook with 17 points and five assists.

Stony Brook improved to 16-12 overall. Hampton fell to 9-18.