Reese Miller and Finn Lally chest bump after Lally's made lay-up in the first half vs. UNCW on Jan. 22, 2026.

Men's Basketball Wraps Up Homestand vs. Hofstra on Saturday at Noon

1/23/2026 4:28:00 PM

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary men's basketball wraps up its three-game homestand welcoming Hofstra to Kaplan Arena on Saturday for a noon tip. The game will be televised on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) with Jay Colley and Brandon Britt '14 on the call.

Due to the W&M campus closing at 5 p.m. on Saturday and with consideration given to the winter weather forecast for Hampton Roads, the Tribe-Pride match-up was moved up from its originally scheduled time. Saturday will be Star Wars Day, and fans are invited to dress up as their favorite Star Wars character, joining fellow fans in celebrating the iconic movie franchise. Characters will be dressed in costume on the concourse during the game.

The game will also be streamed on FloCollege. Fans can listen to the broadcast on the Tribe Sports Network with Andrew Phillips and Bobby Dwyer on the call. The broadcast will be available on The Tide 92.3 FM in Williamsburg, the flagship station of the Tribe Sports Network.

Catch up with the Tribe through social media. Fans can keep up with W&M men's basketball by following the program on social media as well. Be sure to check out the Tribe on Twitter (@WMTribeMBB), Facebook (WMTribeMBB), and Instagram (WMTribeMBB).

Parking Information
For Tribe home games, fans will have options for general parking in the Kaplan Lot for $5 by using the Passport App. See signage or speak with a parking attendant for parking codes. As the Kaplan Lot fills, parking will also be available along the road on Brooks Street (from Compton Drive to McClurg Dr.) and on McClurg Dr. through the Passport App as well. Staff will be on hand to direct fans to the next closest lot.

Other parking options include:
• W&M School of Education (301 Monticello Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23185)
• W&M Parking Deck (24 Ukrop Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185)
• Football Blue Lot (College Terrace)
• W&M School of Business (656 Jamestown Rd)

Please follow posted Passport App payment at each location if applicable. For more information on reserved parking areas, visit the Tribe Athletics Ticket page.

Clear Bag Policy and Metal Detectors
Furthering its commitment to a first class and secure environment at home athletic events, William & Mary will implement the use of walk-through metal detectors at the entrances to athletic venues (both ticketed and non-ticketed events) beginning in the fall of 2025. This enhanced security method mirrors standard practice at most major professional and intercollegiate athletic events throughout the country and compliments the Clear Bag Policy already in place. Fans will proceed through metal detectors prior to having their tickets scanned or entering a venue for non-tickets events. Entrants will not need to remove items such as belts, cell phones, coins, jackets, jewelry, watches, wallets, shoes or other small objects. If additional screening is necessary, security staff will ask the individual to proceed to a secondary screening area, where they will be asked to divest themselves of certain items and pass through again until clear.

Game Day Information - Game 20 vs. Hofstra
When:	Saturday, Jan. 24, 2025, 12 PM
Where:	Williamsburg, Va. \| Kaplan Arena
TV:	MASN \| Find MASN
Multimedia:	FloCollege \| Live Stats \| Listen Online
Promotions:	Schedule
Program:	View \| Flip Card
Game Notes:	William & Mary \| Hofstra \| CAA
Season Stats:	William & Mary \| Hofstra \| CAA
Tribe Athletics Social Media:	Twitter \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube
W&M MBB Social Media:	Twitter \| Facebook \| Instagram
CAA Social Media:	Twitter \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube
Hashtags:	#GoTribe \| #CAAHoops

W&M News and Notes

- Saturday's game will be W&M's only vs. Hofstra this season. Games between the Tribe and Pride have been close over the years with 17 of the last 33 meetings, dating back to 2010, being decided by six or fewer points, including 11 contests decided by a single possession. Last season, the Tribe won both meetings against the Pride, including a 61-60 win in Williamsburg in February.

- The Tribe is 8-0 at home this season, marking the seventh longest single-season streak in program history. Over the last two seasons, W&M is 20-2 (.909) under head coach Brian Earl at home. In his last five campaigns as a head coach, Earl has led his teams to a 51-7 (.879) mark.

- On Thursday, W&M snapped CAA leader UNCW's eight-game win streak and gave them their first CAA loss. Defense led the way as W&M held UNCW to its second worst offensive efficiency of the season (96.5) and lowest 2-point % at 39.1% (9-of-23). The Seahawks shot its most 3-pointers on the year (35) and were limited to 28.6% from 3. On the year, W&M ranks second in the CAA in adjusted defensive efficiency (106.9).

- Junior Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi has increased his production in CAA play, averaging nearly four more points per game up to 13.9, which ranks 16th in the league. In conference games, he is shooting 49.3% from the field and hitting nearly two 3-pointers per game.

- W&M's 57.9% shooting in its victory over N.C. A&T was its best in CAA play since 2023. The Tribe has shot 50% or better on seven occasions this season. In the second half vs. the Aggies, the Green and Gold shot 66.7%, marking the seventh time W&M connected at 60+% clip in a half this season. Nationally, the Tribe ranks 51st in field goal % (48.0) and 33rd in 2-point % (57.7).

- W&M dished out a season-high 28 assists in its win over N.C. A&T, which ranks fifth in school history. The Tribe is averaging 18.9 assists per game this season, which leads the CAA and ranks 11th in the country. W&M is also sixth nationally in assist rate, assisting on 65.9% of its field goals. A season ago, W&M was 10th in assist rate (62%) and 25th at 16.5 assists per game. Brian Earl-coached teams have ranked in the top 33 nationally in assist rate each of the last five years.

- The Tribe recorded a season-high 15 steals and forced 19 turnovers at Drexel on Jan. 10. The 15 steals rank eighth in school history and was the program's most vs. a DI opponent since 1998 when it had 16 at The Citadel. On the year, the Tribe leads the CAA in both turnovers forced (15.8) and steals (9.1), while ranking 11th and 37th in the country, respectively. The Tribe averages 18.5 points per game off turnovers.

- With its pace, W&M ranks 12th nationally in fastbreak points per game at 17.3. The Tribe is 10-2 over the last two seasons under head coach Brian Earl when scoring 20 or more fast break points in a game. In three of the last four seasons, Earl-coached team have ranked among the top 20 nationally in fast break points. W&M was 16th (14.4) last season in the category, while Cornell ranked second in 2022-23 (15.9).

- The Tribe possesses a balanced attack offensively with eight players averaging at least six points per game, including four in double figures. In total 12 of the Tribe's 13 players that have seen action in 2025-26 have scored in double figures at least once and nine different players have led the team.

- W&M is once again among the fastest-paced teams in the country. According to KenPom.com (as of Jan. 23), the Tribe leads the country in fastest average length of possession on offense (13.5 seconds) and ranks fourth in adjusted tempo (74.1). Last season, the Tribe ranked third in fastest average length of possession (14.9) and 18th in adjusted tempo (71.5). In each of the last five seasons, Brian Earl-coached teams have ranked top 5 nationally in average possession length and top 25 in adjusted tempo.

- Bench scoring has been a staple for head coach Brian Earl's teams. This season, the Tribe is averaging 31.6 points per game from its reserves, which leads the CAA and ranks 32nd in the country, as of Jan. 23. W&M's leading scorer has come off the bench in seven of its 13 wins this season. Last year, the Tribe ranked eighth nationally in bench scoring (31.9) after Earl's final Cornell team led the country in 2023-24 (36.0).

- 2025 W&M alums Gabe Dorsey (Slovakia), Caleb Dorsey (Slovakia), and Matteus Case (Portugal) signed professional contracts in Europe. In total, 10 former Tribe standouts are playing professionally overseas, including Miguel Ayesa (Spain), David Cohn (Germany), Nathan Knight (South Korea), Anders Nelson (Romania), Terry Tarpey (France), Marcus Thornton (Romania), and Andy Van Vliet (Germany). Daniel Dixon '17, who won an NBA title as an assistant with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025, was named the head coach of the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder's NBA G-League affiliate, in August. Alums Chris Darnell '09 (Sacramento Kings) and Sean Sheldon (Utah Jazz) are also currently NBA assistant coaches.

Matteus Case (Portugal) signed professional contracts in Europe. In total, 10 former Tribe standouts are playing professionally overseas, including Miguel Ayesa (Spain), David Cohn (Germany), Nathan Knight (South Korea), Anders Nelson (Romania), Terry Tarpey (France), Marcus Thornton (Romania), and Andy Van Vliet (Germany). Daniel Dixon '17, who won an NBA title as an assistant with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025, was named the head coach of the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder's NBA G-League affiliate, in August. Alums Chris Darnell '09 (Sacramento Kings) and Sean Sheldon (Utah Jazz) are also currently NBA assistant coaches.

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