Robinson scores 30, Charleston downs Hampton 83-70

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Pat Robinson III scored 30 points as Charleston beat Hampton 83-70 on Saturday night.

Robinson had five rebounds for the Cougars (24-3, 12-2 Colonial Athletic Association). Ryan Larson scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half while shooting 7 for 12, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc, and added six assists. Ben Burnham was 5 of 10 shooting, including 1 for 3 from distance, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 13 points.

Jordan Nesbitt finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and two steals for the Pirates (6-20, 3-10). Russell Dean added 17 points and seven assists for Hampton. Marquis Godwin also had 12 points.

Led by 25 first-half points from Robinson, Charleston carried a 43-41 lead into the break.

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Both teams play on Monday. Charleston (SC) hosts Northeastern while Hampton travels to play Elon.

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