HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. -- Sophomore Jack Wyatt/Richmond scored 21 points to lead Hampden-Sydney College to a hard-fought 74-68 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) basketball home win past Ferrum College on Wednesday night at S. Douglas Fleet Gymnasium. Senior captain Kevin Quinn/Apex, N.C. added 16 points, and junior captain Jake Hahn/Ruckersville had 14 points and eight rebounds, along with a career-high and game-high eight assists for the host Tigers (12-7, 7-3 ODAC), who led 35-30 at halftime en route to their fourth-straight win and 11th win in the last 13 games. Kajuan Madden-McAfee scored a game-high 26 points for the visiting Panthers (8-10, 3-6 ODAC).

"What an unbelievable environment tonight," said first-year head coach Caleb Kimbrough. "I'd like to thank all the students, faculty, staff, and supporters who came out … they were a huge reason we were able to get it done. Ferrum gave us all we could handle … I'm proud of the way our guys battled all night."

H-SC opened the contest with a three-point field goal by senior Chaise Johnson/Richmond for an early 3-0 advantage, before FC responded with 10 unanswered points to lead 10-3 at 15:29, getting a pair of three-pointers from Madden-McAfee. The Tigers answered with a quick 13-4 run to lead 16-14 with 12:40 on the clock, getting points from five different players, including a conventional three-point play by Wyatt and three-pointers by Quinn and Hahn. Another three-pointer from Madden-McAfee had the Panthers ahead 20-16 at 11:03, but the Garnet & Grey battled back with a 16-4 run to lead 32-24 with 3:22 left in the opening half—Wyatt sparking the outburst with seven points, while Quinn added five points, including another three-pointer. It was a 35-30 lead at the intermission after Quinn connected on is third triple of the half.

H-SC continued its momentum to begin the second half, extending the lead to 46-37 with 13:20 left to play, getting four points each from Wyatt and freshman Ryan Clements/Conyers. Ga., and a three-pointer from Hahn. The Tigers maintained the advantage, and led 58-53 at 6:22 after another three-pointer by Hahn. FC was able to tie the closely-played contest for the fourth and final time at 62-62 with 3:15 on the clock, as Rashad Reed made the 15th three-pointer by the visitors. H-SC, however, outscored the Panthers 12-6 over the final 2:36 to secure the triumph—Quinn scoring on a layup for the go-ahead basket before Johnson connected on the 10th three-pointer made by the hosts, who added 5-6 free throws over the final 31-seconds.

Wyatt led H-SC with his 21 points for his team-best eighth 20-point game, adding a career-high five assists. Quinn finished with his 16 points for the Tigers, including 4-8 three-pointers. Hahn had his 14 points and eight rebounds, adding career-highs and game-highs of eight assists and four steals. Clements and Johnson each contributed eight points, with Clements adding five assists. H-SC shot 51% (28-55) from the field, including 44% (10-23) on three-pointers, and 80% (8-10) at the free throw line. The Tigers had 22 assists on 28 field goals and enjoyed a 34-18 advantage in points scored in the paint.

Madden-McAfee led FC with his game-high 26 points, including 8-15 three-pointers, adding nine rebounds. Nick Helton finished with 11 points for the Panthers, while Carrington Young had eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds. FC shot 46% (25-54) from the field, including 41% (15-37) on three-pointers, and 50% (3-6) at the line. The Panthers had 19 assists on 25 field goals.

H-SC will play on the road at ODAC opponent Shenandoah University on Saturday afternoon, February 1, at 2 p.m. in Winchester.