NORFOLK, Va. – For the second consecutive year, Norfolk State University will host a National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Recruitment Tour combine for NSU student-athletes. This year’s combine takes place from noon until approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26 at Echols Hall. NSU is one of … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – For the second week in a row and the fourth time this season, Norfolk State’s Devin Hemmerich has been selected as the MEAC’s Pitcher of the Week. Hemmerich’s latest honor comes after he broke a school strikeout record for the second consecutive week. On Friday, Hemmerich struck out 13 Coppin State batters … Continue reading
BALTIMORE, Md. – Junior Brianna Hayes brought home first place in the high jump to highlight the efforts of the Norfolk State women’s track and field team in a rain-shortened stay at the Morgan State Legacy Meet over the weekend. It turned out to be an abbreviated meet for the Spartans, as heavy rains affecting Baltimore … Continue reading
BALTIMORE, Md. – The Norfolk State men’s track and field team swept the top three spots in the 3,000 meter steeplechase over the weekend at the Morgan State Legacy Meet. It turned out to be an abbreviated meet for the Spartans, as heavy rains affecting Baltimore made for poor racing conditions on Saturday and NSU coaches … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – A quick start at the plate staked Norfolk State to a big early advantage and the Spartans held on for an 8-4 win over Coppin State to extend their winning streak to nine games on Saturday at Marty L. Miller Field. The Spartans (21-14, 14-3 MEAC North) outhit Coppin State (9-25, 6-11) … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Friday was another day and another record for Devin Hemmerich. The senior left hander broke Norfolk State’s single-season strikeout record, fanning 13 in his fifth complete game of the season as the Spartans extended their win streak to eight in a 4-2 win over Coppin State at Marty L. Miller Field. Hemmerich (8-2) allowed … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men’s tennis team fell to South Carolina State 4-0 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) semifinals on Friday afternoon at Old Dominion University’s Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center. Norfolk State, the North’s No. 2 seed, finished the season at 4-9. South Carolina State, the No. 1 seed from the South, improved … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men’s tennis team advanced to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) semifinals for the first time since 2014 with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over North Carolina Central on Thursday evening at Old Dominion University’s Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center. Freshmen Agustin Carrizo and Ignacio Guevel, the two newest Spartans, jumpstarted Norfolk State’s … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State women’s basketball program will host four summer camps in the coming months at Echols Hall aimed at providing young players of varying ages and skill levels an opportunity to learn from Spartan coaches and hone their abilities. The program will host a pair of day camps for boys and … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Towson had game-ending hits in the bottom of the fifth innings in both sides of a doubleheader as the Tigers defeated the Norfolk State softball team by identical 8-0 scores on Tuesday afternoon at the Tiger Softball Stadium. Towson starter Megan Dejter allowed just one hit and struck out three in five … Continue reading
HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton ended the Norfolk State women’s tennis team three-match winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Monday afternoon at the Neilson-Screen Stadium. Dajana Cvjetkovic and Bruna Goncalves claimed the only two points for the Spartans (4-7, 2-2 MEAC) with singles wins at the Nos. 1 and 5 positions, respectively. The Pirates (10-3, … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State volleyball program will host a pair of summer camps in late July at Joseph Echols Hall for teams and individuals looking to improve their play. NSU will host a team camp from July 24-26 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Cost of the camp is $1,800 per team, which … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State junior Alex Mauricio was selected as the MEAC Baseball Player of the Week for the second time this season, the conference announced on Monday. Mauricio went 7-for-13 (.538) with a home run, three RBI and four runs scored as the Spartans went 3-1 last week. Mauricio had a pair of … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State football team will hold the 2017 Green & Gold Game, its final spring intrasquad scrimmage, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at William “Dick” Price Stadium. Admission is free. The game will be played in an offense vs. defense format with an alternate scoring system to reward the … Continue reading
HAMPTON, Va. – The Norfolk State men’s tennis team improved to 2-0 in MEAC Northern Division play by defeating rival Hampton 4-3 on Monday afternoon at Neilson-Screen Stadium. The Spartans (2-7, 2-0 MEAC) trailed 3-2, but won the two remaining singles matches to claim the victory. Freshmen Agustin Carrizo and Ignacio Guevel were not available … Continue reading
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