Final
Towson prevails in 82-74 win over Hampton
Dec 20, 2009 - 9:37 PM TOWSON, Md.(AP) -- Calvin Lee scored 18 points and Troy Franklin finished with 17 to lead Towson to an 82-74 win over Hampton on Sunday.Robert Nwankwo added 11 points and a career-high 18 rebounds for the Tigers (3-5), while RaShawn Polk chipped in with 12 points.
The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was postponed due to inclement weather.
Towson used an 11-2 run late in the first half to jump out to a 40-28 lead, and the Tigers led 40-30 at halftime.
The Pirates (2-9) trailed for much of the second half but went on a 10-0 run, and a 3-pointer from Vincent Simpson cut Towson's lead to 68-65 with 3:44 remaining. Another 3 from Simpson made the score 72-70 with 1:26 left, but the Tigers made 10 of 10 free throws down the stretch to secure the win.
Simpson led Hampton with 31 points on 12 of 22 shooting.
- NCAA BB
HAMPTON 74
TOWSON 82 FINAL
Dec 20 4:03 PM - NCAA BB
HAMPTON 30
TOWSON 40 HALFTIME
Dec 20 2:51 PM
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