North Carolina A&T beat Hampton, 71-70, on Trent Middleton Jr.’s free throw with 0.4 seconds to play, claiming victory in the 2026 HBCU Classic presented by AT&T.
Trailing 70-68 after Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt connected on both free throws, NC A&T held for a final attempt. Middleton’s driving layup connected through contact, putting him at the line with a chance to take the lead.
He finished the game with 15 points, three assists and three steals. Teammate Lewis Walker produced a team-high 18 points, on 5-for-9 shooting (8-11 FTs). To pace the Pirates, Gaines-Wyatt and Xzavier Long each scored 17.
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