The clash of Men’s College Basketball between two rival Hampton Pirates and UMBC Retrievers will take place at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. This is the home ground of UMBC retrievers. As the 2024-25 NCAA basketball season gears fans eagerly wait for the class this mega event will show on 17th November 2024.
Team Overviews
Hampton Pirates
Hampton Pirates Men’s College Basketball team have come to this season from the ups and downs. But they are committed to developing at this stage. Hampton is famous for their aggressive play style. Hampton has focused on forcing its defense and developing its shooting percentage in the off-season. Pirates’ best glory in the NCAA tournament is to qualify in the round of 32. They qualified for round-of-Thirty-Two twice. 1991 was their best season. The Hampton Pirates Basketball team represents Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. In 2000-01 Hampton team was one of ten 15 seeds to upset a 2 seed in the round of 64 of an NCAA tournament. The Pirates have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament six times. their combined record is not quite good at all 2-6. In 2001 they qualified for round 32. In the first match, they won over Iowa State, but in the last match, they lost against Georgetown. Pirates’ NIT tournament record is not satisfactory where they compiled a 0-1 record. This team has appeared in the college Basketball invitational tournament two times. Their combined record in the CBI is 0-2. above all the Pirates did well in the college insider postseason tournament where they scored a 3-1 record. The pirates have appeared in the NAIA tournament three times. Their combined record is 4-3.
UMBC Retrievers
UMBC Retrievers Men’s Basketball Team represents the University of Maryland. Team Retrievers started their NCAA tournament in Division I in 2008 by beating the Vermont Catamounts. The Retrievers have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament two times. Their combined record is 1-2. In 2008 They lost against Georgetown by the result 47-66. in 2018 they won over Virginia but in the next match, they lost against Kansas State. The Retrievers’ CIT record is 3-1.
Key Players of Men’s Collge Basketball of UMBC
- Colton Lawrence (Guard): Colton Lawrence is the best guard at UMBC. He is a versatile playmaker on the court. Lawrence can change the game’s speed by his defending ability. His vision and playmaking could create trouble for Humpton’s defense.
- Jacob Boonyasisth (Forward): Jacob is well known for his Physical Strength and ability in the paint and could challenge Hampton’s interior defense.
Key Players of Men’s Collge Basketball of Hampton Pirates
- Russel Dean (Forward): Russel Dean is a crucial player on the Basketball court. The opposite team can’t guess about Dean’s movement. Russell Dean is treating the power pack for the Hampton Pirates. Russell’s rebounding ability and shot-blocking ability are superb.
- Marquis Godwin (Guard): Marquis Godwin is special for his sharp shooting. His intense sharp shooting is a disaster for the opposing team. He is expected to be Hampton’s leading scorer.
Final Prediction
Past glory and recent performances of the two teams are closely the same. So, it’s tough to predict’s win rate. But this match is regardlessly an enthusiastic match for the basketball lovers.