Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 BALTIMORE, Md. – UMBC scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth to close out game 2 and finish a doubleheader sweep of the Norfolk State softball team on Wednesday afternoon at the UMBC Softball Stadium. The Retrievers ended the game on the eight-run rule to … Continue reading
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Howell named MEAC Field Athlete of the Week
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State track and field senior Kiara Howell was named the MEAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week by the conference office on Wednesday. Howell earned two first-place finishes and one runner-up finish at the Morgan State Legacy Meet last weekend in Baltimore, Md. Howell won the shot put and javelin throws, … Continue reading
Henning named Rookie of the Year, 1st Team All-MEAC
NORFOLK, Va. – Freshman Benedikt Henning of the Norfolk State men’s tennis team earned the MEAC Rookie of the Year Award on Tuesday morning when the conference office announced the postseason accolades for the 2016 spring season. In addition, he was also named first team All-MEAC. He became the fourth different men’s player for … Continue reading
NSU adds Kyle Williams to fold for 2016 recruiting class
Kyle Williams Highlights NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men’s basketball program added some scoring punch to next year’s team with the addition of Kyle Williams to its 2016 recruiting class. The junior college prospect recently signed a national letter of intent to play for the Spartans beginning next fall. A 6-4 shooting guard, … Continue reading
MEAC honors Dukes, Mauricio with weekly baseball accolades
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State outfielder Denathan Dukes and right hander Jonathan Mauricio were named the MEAC Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, by the conference office on Monday. Dukes, a junior, batted .538 (7-for-13) in NSU’s four games against VCU and Maryland Eastern Shore last week. He stole five bases, scored six runs … Continue reading
Bishop’s late TD run helps offense beat defense 33-30 in Green & Gold Game
Fan Fest/Spring Game Photo Gallery NORFOLK, Va. – Larry Bishop rushed for two touchdowns, including the winning 1-yard plunge on the final possession of the scrimmage, to lead the offense over the defense, 33-30, in the annual Norfolk State Green & Gold Game on Saturday at Dick Price Stadium. The game was played utilizing a … Continue reading
NSU defeats UMES in dominating fashion, 7-0
Match Results NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State women’s tennis team dropped just two games all day in a 7-0 win over UMES on Wednesday afternoon at the NSU Tennis Complex. The victory improved NSU’s record to 5-0 in MEAC play and 8-9 overall. The Spartans won their fourth straight match and the sixth … Continue reading
NCCU takes game 2 after Spartans run-rule Eagles in game 1
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State softball team scored two runs in the fifth inning of game 1 to win 9-1 over North Carolina Central on Wednesday afternoon at the NSU Softball Field. The Eagles came back to win the second contest, 7-2, to split a non-conference doubleheader. … Continue reading
Cvjetkovic named MEAC Player of the Week
NORFOLK, Va. – Sophomore Dajana Cvjetkovic of the Norfolk State women’s tennis team was honored by the conference office on Wednesday morning when she was named the MEAC Player of the Week. NSU competed just once last week, and on Sunday the Spartans came away with a 4-1 win over Longwood at the NSU … Continue reading
Spartans host NCCU for mid-week games
Norfolk State Softball Wednesday: NSU vs. North Carolina Central (DH), 2 p.m., NSU Softball Field Live Stats | Live Video NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State softball team will play its last two home games on Wednesday before a longer road stretch as the Spartans welcome North Carolina Central to the NSU Softball Field. The … Continue reading
NSU Twilight track meet slated for April 13
Meet Schedule & Information NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State University track and field programs will host a twilight meet on Wednesday, April 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at William “Dick” Price Stadium. Track events in the evening meet will include the men’s and women’s sections of the 5,000 meters, 1,500m, 3,000m steeplechase, 400m hurdles, … Continue reading
Spartans fall to VCU in low-scoring affair, 4-2
Box Score RICHMOND, Va. – Visiting Norfolk State out-hit VCU 7-4, thanks in part to three hits from second baseman Roger Hall, but the Rams manufactured enough offense and got key pitching from their bullpen in a 4-2 win over the Spartans on Tuesday night at The Diamond. Hall had a double among his … Continue reading
Longwood starts fast, holds off NSU 11-9
Box Score FARMVILLE, Va. – Alex Lewis went 4-for-5 with three runs batted in, and host Longwood scored six runs in the second inning to earn an 11-9 win over Norfolk State on Tuesday evening at Buddy Bolding Stadium. Roger Hall had three hits and Syeed Mahdi went 2-for-4 with a double and a … Continue reading
NSU tops Hampton, 4-3, after last set rally
NORFOLK, Va. – Freshman Flavian Fernandez rallied from a deficit in the third set of the last match of the afternoon to give the Norfolk State men’s tennis team a 4-3 win over rival Hampton on Tuesday at the NSU Tennis Complex. The Pirates pulled off a rally of their own to win the … Continue reading
Taylor to compete in Gotham Hoops Invitational
NORFOLK, Va. – Senior guard D’Shon Taylor of the Norfolk State basketball team will compete in the Gotham Hoops Invitational on April 9 in the third annual showcase to highlight players to fans, media and professional personnel from around the world. The event will take place at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, N.Y. The … Continue reading