Preview: Grambling Tigers at Hampton Pirates COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — The Hampton Pirates, fresh off a high-scoring road victory, look to continue their momentum when they host the Grambling Tigers in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday at Gateway Center Arena. Hampton (6-6) is coming off an 84-77 win at Jackson State on Thursday, powered by a career-high 31 points from guard Michael Eley. The junior has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 17.3 points over his last four games. He will be the focal point for a Pirates squad seeking to get above .500. Grambling (4-6) also enters on a winning note, having defeated Norfolk State 80-68 at home Thursday. The Tigers were led by guard Antonio Munoz, who scored 22 points. Munoz has topped 20 points in two of his last four outings and will need another strong performance to counter Eley and the Pirates’ attack. The game presents a contrast in recent scheduling. Hampton will have a full day of rest after its Thursday trip from Jackson, Mississippi. Grambling faces a quicker turnaround, traveling from Louisiana after its Thursday night contest. Statistically, Hampton holds the edge according to predictive metrics. National Statistical’s ELO system projects the Pirates with a 75.4% probability to win. This matchup serves as a final tune-up before both teams break for the holiday. Hampton begins a stretch of three straight home games after this, while Grambling faces a daunting trip to Ohio State on Tuesday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST Friday at Gateway Center Arena.