Each team scored on their first possessions as Hampton answered ODU’s opening score with Yahkee Johnson scoring on a two-yard run to cap a five-play, 71-yard drive to even the game at 7-all. Jaylian Williamson connected with Rashawn Proctor on the first play of the year for the Pirates with a 47-yard completion down to the ODU 24 to help set up the drive. [lasso align=”right” cart=”y” identifier=”B01HNYLA04″ locale=”US” tag=”hbcusports-20″ ref=”amzn-hampton-university-pirates-super-star-32-5-adjustable-snapback-cap-ncaa-flat-bill-zephyr-baseball-hat” type=”single” id=”72081″ link_id=”4927″]
The Monarchs responded with 24 straight points as a Chris Kirtley 21-yard field goal with 1:38 left in the half put the hosts up 31-7.
Hampton’s defense forced a turnover late in the second quarter as Devin Vandyke recovered a Blake Larussa fumble at midfield. The Pirates were believed to have been held at the four-yard line after a two-yard run from Williamson to close the half, but the officials said Hampton called a timeout with one second left. That was enough for Williamson to find Shakim Alonzo in the back of the end zone for a four-yard scoring pass to close the half with Hampton trailing 31-14.
The Pirates opened the second half with possession and marched on a 72-yard, 13-play drive as Dwayne Garrett finished with a two-yard run to bring Hampton to 31-21 with 8:47 left in the third quarter.
From there, the Monarchs scored the final 23 points on a passing touchdown from David Washington, an interception return, a touchdown run and a safety.
PIRATE NOTES
– Senior Rashawn Proctor set career highs in receptions (9) and yards (161) to lead the receivers.
– Williamson threw for 200 yards going 16-of-37 with one touchdown and one interception.
– Johnson ran for 59 yards to lead the Pirates on the ground.
– Hampton was out-gained 464-308 in total offense, despite a 13-minute time of possession advantage (36:30 to 23:30)
– Vandyke was the leading tackler for Hampton with 10 and JaMari Cord added nine.
NEXT UP
Hampton will open its home schedule on September 10 facing the Tribe of William & Mary in a 6 pm start at Armstrong Stadium.
Courtesy: Hampton Athletics
