Tag: Norfolk State Basketball

Howard stuns Norfolk State in 80-74 comeback win to reach second straight MEAC final

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title image via David Sierra Courtesy of MEAC Media Relations 80 Winner HOW 74 Norf Team 1 2 F HOW 31  49  80 Norf 37  37  74 NORFOLK, VA – Marcus Dockery led five Howard players in double figures with 19 points to lift the Bison to an 80-74 come-from-behind upset win over top-seeded Norfolk State Friday in semifinal action of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) tournament at the Norfolk Scope. Bryce Harris added 16 points, Isiah Warfield 15, Seth Towns 13 and Jordan Hairston 10 in the win that earned the fourth-seeded Bison a trip to Saturday’s 1 p.m.…

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Former Norfolk State student athlete Amber Brown passes away

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Title image via Norfolk State Athletics Courtesy of Maya Dawson, Asst. Director of Sports Communications, Norfolk State University The Norfolk State University athletics community is mourning the loss of former Spartan women’s basketball player Amber Brown, who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the age of 28. “It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the untimely passing of Amber Brown.” NSU women’s basketball head coach Larry Vickers said. “Her dedication, resilience, and vibrant spirit left an indelible mark on our Spartan family. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family, friends, and…

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Norfolk State gets by South Carolina State in OT, 71-67

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title image via Monica Simon Courtesy of  Alex Lehmbeck, Associate Sports Information Director, Norfolk State Athletics 67 SCSt 71 Winner Norf Team 1 2 OT 1 F SCSt 22  36  9  67 Norf 30  28  13  71 Norfolk State has developed a penchant for dramatic finishes at Echols Hall lately. Prior to Saturday’s “Alumni Day” matchup with South Carolina State, NSU’s previous showdown at its home venue ended with a game-winning tip-in by Tyrel Bladen. This time around, Jaylani Dardendelivered the go-ahead basket late in the night, pushing the Spartans to a 71-67…

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NC Central and South Carolina St up next Norfolk St. women’s hoops

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title image via Norfolk State Basketball Courtesy of Maya Dawson, Asst Director of Sports Communications, Norfolk State University NORFOLK STATE [17-5, 6-1 MEAC] vs SCSU [1-21, 0-7 MEAC]  NORFOLK STATE [17-5, 6-1 MEAC] vs. NCCU [11-11, 5-2 MEAC] Date / Time Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. Location Norfolk, Virginia | Echols Hall Norfolk, Virginia | Echols Hall Tickets Purchase Tickets Here Purchase Tickets Here TV / Streaming NSUSPARTANS.COM NSUSPARTANS.COM Live Stats nsuspartans.com nsuspartans.com All-Time Series NSU Leads 30-18 NSU Leads 30-10 First Meeting Norfolk State…

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Norfolk State hoops to take on William & Mary Tuesday night

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title image via Nick Sutton/Kinetic Stills Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK STATE [4-3] vs. WILLIAM & MARY [3-4] Date / Time Tuesday, November 27, 2023 | 7 p.m. Location Norfolk, Va. | Echols Hall Tickets Purchase Tickets Here TV / Streaming HBCU+ Radio  Hot 91.1 FM (WNSB) Live Stats nsuspartans.com All-Time Series Tied 2-2 First Meeting W&M 72, Norfolk State 56 [1982] Last Meeting Norfolk State 67, W&M 53 [2022] Current Winning Streak NSU – 2 Social Media  Twitter – X | Instagram | Facebook After four games away from home,…

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Norfolk State’s Kierra Wheeler named defensive player of the week

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Courtesy Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State junior Kierra Wheeler has been named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Wednesday night. The recognition comes after a pair of outstanding showings in victories over App State and Hampton. The performances helped Norfolk State earn its first 5-0 start since the 1995-96 season. Wheeler posted a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double against App State, tallying a career-best four steals in the process. She followed that showing up with 15 points and nine rebounds at Hampton, adding a block…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops defeats Appalachian State 67-53

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Title Image via Niya Grant Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 53 APP 67 Winner Norf Team 1 2 3 4 F APP 18  10  10  15  53 Norf 18  12  16  21  67 The Norfolk State women’s basketball team collected a home-opener win on Thursday, their fourth consecutive win at Echols Hall dating back to last season, but this one came a little earlier than most. The Spartans (4-0) defeated Appalachian State (2-1) 67-53 in an early tip-off, the game starting at 11 a.m. for Education Day,…

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Norfolk State wins Battle of the Bay, 75-68 over Hampton

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Title Image via Matt Patterson Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 68 Hampton 1-2,0-0 CAA 75 Winner Norfolk St. 3-0,0-0 MEAC Team 1 2 F Hampton 32  36  68 Norfolk St. 41  34  75 The Norfolk State men’s basketball team held off a late Hampton comeback effort on Monday night, defeating the Pirates 75-68 at Joseph G. Echols Hall. The Spartans (3-0) and Pirates (1-2) put up quite the show for the sold-out crowd, both teams fighting for every loose ball and rebound. The victory marked the Norfolk State’s third consecutive…

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Norfolk State edges Drexel 51-49

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title image via Naje Murray Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 51 Winner Norf 49 Drexel Team 1 2 3 4 F Norf 14  9  14  14  51 Drexel 11  15  12  11  49  Norfolk State freshman Anjanae Richardson only needed two games to establish her name with an iconic, unbelievably clutch moment. The Portsmouth product silenced the Philadelphia crowd with a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final 20 seconds of regulation on Wednesday, lifting the Spartans  51-49 over Drexel at Daskalakis Athletic Center. Richardson finished the night with 14 points…

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Norfolk State standout Joe Bryants signs with Polish team

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Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletic Communications Former Norfolk State basketball star Joe Bryant Jr. has fullfilled a lifelong dream of playing professional basketball, signing with WKS Slask II Wroclaw earlier this week. The team is located in Wroclaw, Poland, serving as the first-league base of 18-time Polish champions WKS Slask Wroclaw. The squad currently completes in the Pekao S.A. 1 Liga Mezczyzn. “It’s amazing to see the growth of Joe Bryant Jr.,” Norfolk State men’s basketball head coach Robert Jones said. “To go from a kid who barely played as a freshman…

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