The Pirates pull out a close one
The Hampton University men and women took home wins in their Big South opener.
Hampton will have to earn its respect in the Big South as not much is expected in its first full season.
The Pirates continue to win on the road in the post season.
Hampton women claim Player of The Year, Defensive POTY, Freshman of the Year and more in first Big South season.
Hampton got big games from Mahaley Holt and Jermaine Marrow in Big South wins at home.
For the first time in its history, Hampton is officially no longer in an HBCU conference.
Hampton claims MEAC "has levied vindictive sanctions against our student athletes" and blackballed it from football.
The next coach will lead the Pirates into the Big South era.
Hampton appears ready to sail on from the MEAC and could land in the Big South.