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Photos: Hampton bested by Morgan State

Morgan State Bears safety Josh Graham (10) forces Hampton Pirates wide receiver Dorrian Moultrie (6) to fumble during the fourth quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

The Hampton Pirates marching band performs before the game between the Hampton Pirates and the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates running back Elijah Burris (5) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates quarterback Chris Zellous (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates wide receiver Kevin Johnson Jr. (2) catches the ball on his helmet against Morgan State Bears cornerback Quincy Johnson (36) during the third quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates wide receiver Kymari Gray (9) runs the ball after a coach against Morgan State Bears defensive back Jeremiah Wynn (27) during the first quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates defensive lineman Jahzari Priester (98) sacks Morgan State Bears quarterback Tahj Smith (0) during the second quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Morgan State Bears defensive lineman Joseph Murray (19) covers the ball against Hampton Pirates defensive back David Stevens (39) on an onside kick attempt on the opening kick off at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

The Hampton Pirates marching band performs before the game between the Hampton Pirates and the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates quarterback Malcolm Mays (7) throws a touchdown during the second quarter against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates running back Elijah Burris (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

The Hampton Pirates marching band performs before the game between the Hampton Pirates and the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates running back Elijah Burris (5) runs the ball against Morgan State Bears during the second quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates wide receiver Cyrus Booker (81) carries the Hampton Pirates flag before playing against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates defensive back Tre Everett III (21) sacks Morgan State Bears quarterback Tahj Smith (0) during the first quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates wide receiver Kymari Gray (9) reaches for end zone but is pushed out of bounds are the one yard line during the first quarter against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates defensive lineman Saint Farrior (67) is encouraged by a coach before playing against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Morgan State Bears safety Josh Graham (10) forces Hampton Pirates wide receiver Dorrian Moultrie (6) to fumble during the fourth quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates running back Elijah Burris (5) runs the ball but the play was called back on a holding call on wide receiver Jaden Wimberly (4) against Morgan State Bears defensive back Carlvainsky Decius (7) during the fourth quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates defensive lineman Christopher Eaton Jr. (97) reacts in the closing second of the game against the Morgan State Bears at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates quarterback Malcolm Mays (7) runs the ball against Morgan State Bears defensive lineman Sharieff Andrews (99) during the fourth quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Hampton Pirates defensive lineman Akie Nance (96) has his helmet knocked off while tackling Morgan State Bears running back Jason Collins Jr. (2) during the third quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Morgan State Bears running back Keith Jenkins Jr. (1) is tackled by Hampton Pirates defensive back David Stevens (39), defensive back Brandon Murphy (5) and defensive back Tre Everett III (21) during the third quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Morgan State Bears running back J.J. Davis (7) runs for a touchdown against Hampton Pirates defensive lineman Chris Jackson (68) and defensive back Tre Everett III (21) during the fourth quarter at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Va. on Aug. 31, 2024. Hampton lost 30-28. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)