McDowell scores 11 to help William and Mary edge Hampton 62-61 on late free throws

William & Mary edges Hampton 62-61

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Quinn McDowell scored 11 points, including two free throws down the stretch, and William & Mary defeated Hampton 62-61 on Wednesday night.

The Tribe (3-2) broke a 57-57 tie on a free throw by Danny Sumner with 3:40 left. Steven Hess then put William & Mary ahead 60-57 on a jump shot with 1:44 remaining.

The Pirates (0-4) pulled within one with 1:22 remaining on Charles Funches’ jump shot.

With 47 seconds left, McDowell made both of his free throws as the Tribe went ahead 62-59.

On the Pirates’ next possession, Mike Tuill hit two free throws with 44 seconds to pull within 62-61. But Hampton couldn’t score on its next possession as Darrion Pellum missed a 3-pointer with 8 seconds to play.

David Schneider scored 16 points and Sumner added 15 as the Tribe won their third consecutive game.

Pellum led Hampton with 21 points, going 7 of 11.