Hampton University

A major injury in his final collegiate game led JT Giles-Harris to Hampton. Now, after two years, he's leaving to focus on his professional playing career and playing in the 2023 World Lacrosse Championships.

New premium seating, injury tents and programming opportunities for Hampton students are all results of the $1 million donation made earlier this month.

Dr. William Harvey, Hampton University's president for 44 years, says teamwork, fundraising and character were key as the school ascended athletically from a small Division II HBCU to prominence as the first historically Black member in the Division I Colonial Athletic Association.

Old Dominion defensive end Marcus Haynes was among those to sign, agreeing with the Denver Broncos.

There is a growing phenomenon at historically Black colleges and universities. HBCUs are adding sports outside the more typical offerings of football, basketball, and track and field.

William & Mary right tackle Colby Sorsdal and Hampton University wide receiver Jadakis Bonds harbor realistic NFL Draft hopes, while Hampton linebacker KeShaun Moore has NFL and WWE options.

HU and Grambling will be the first college football teams to play in Red Bull Arena — home of Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls — in Harrison, New Jersey.

Demands on his time have increased a lot since he came out just days before the Pirates’ Oct. 22 homecoming game against Richmond. An appearance on the "Tamron Hall Show" began a whirlwind offseason for Perkins.

Brett Starling, who averaged 40 yards per punt and kicked five field goals on his way to first-team All-Tidewater honors, will play next season for Hampton University.

Merfeld says Hampton Roads was his favorite stop during his 36-year collegiate coaching career, because of the climate, basketball success and family memories.

After HU standout Nylah Young leaves the game in the second quarter because of foul trouble, the Tigers take control to end the Pirates' season.

Madison Buford's 22 points and Nylah Young's 18 points and 12 rebounds help the Pirates beat the Blue Hens for the second time in six days. Hampton will face top-seeded Towson, the tournament host, in a quarterfinal at noon Friday.

Hampton University senior Laren VanArsdale's ride to women's basketball stardom was derailed by numerous injuries, but she's on a roll again as the Pirates ready for the CAA tournament.

The Hawks score 39 more points than their average as they hammer a Hampton team that defeated them twice in the first CAA season for both teams.

William & Mary and Hampton hope they've cracked the winning formula heading into men's basketball postseason tournament play.

Henderson said he plans to go on a listening tour during his first few months of the job, and the feedback he has gotten from the community so far has been positive.

Russell "Deuce" Dean scores 25 points, including two free throws with six seconds remaining for the game's final points, as the Pirates show life despite being in last place in the CAA.

2022 CAA Player of the Year Aaron Estrada scores 21 points for the Pride, and Hampton hits just 23.4% from the floor.

Max Mackinnon's free throws with four seconds left spoil a big comeback by the Pirates.

Hampton University's women's basketball team falls short in its bid to reach .500 in the CAA after losing yet another close game.

Henderson comes to Hampton with 20 years of experience in athletics administration under his belt, including some in the Hampton Roads area. He most recently was the deputy director of athletics at Yale — but has also spent time at William & Mary and Old Dominion.

The Spartans use a 13-0 run midway through the second half to pull away from the Pirates in a game that was televised by TNT and was part of the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic.

Bre Bellamy helps the Tribe pull away from what had been a tied game after three quarters in the Pirates' arena.

William & Mary women's basketball defeated Hampton 77-67 during a game at Hampton University's Convocation Center on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

Kyrese Mullen and Quentin Livingston played key roles as Hampton outlasted the Tribe at the Convocation Center.