By Siera Jones NSU men’s basketball reclaimed their lead late in the second period to top James Madison University Saturday, Nov. 28. With the help of standout performances from Devante Carter and J.J. Matthews, the Spartans competed closely with JMU before closing the final period with a 10 point lead. After contributions from Mustafa Lawrence, … Continue reading
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Spartan Men’s Basketball Team fights to uphold standard of success
By Siera Jones Over six months after their season was heartbreakingly cut short in March, the Norfolk State University’s men’s basketball team is gearing up for a new season after enduring months of uncertainty. The Spartan men have conquered the waiting game, and the start of their season on Jan. 2 is steadily approaching. Their … Continue reading
MEAC announces conference basketball schedule
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference on Thursday announced the conference basketball schedule for the 2020-21 season, and the Norfolk State men’s and women’s basketball teams will exclusively play teams from the northern side of the league this year. The MEAC will split into two divisions, and teams will play games against schools only in their division. … Continue reading
MEAC releases spring football schedule
The MEAC postponed fall sports seasons until the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on a six-game, regionalized format for football beginning in February. NSU will play a home-and-home series against each of three opponents that along with the Spartans comprise the conference’s Northern Division – Howard, Morgan State and Delaware … Continue reading
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Bobby Price signs with Detroit Lions
Norfolk State football player Bobby Price has signed a free-agent contract with the Detroit Lions Saturday. Former Norfolk State standout Price is on his way to Detroit after a star-studded career at Norfolk State. Price was a four year standout at Norfolk State playing 42 career games for the Spartans, starting in 37 at the … Continue reading
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Milton helps Spartans finish as MEAC Indoor Runners-up
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor Senior Jacob Milton earned First Team All-MEAC honors in the High Jump after winning the conference title at the MEAC Indoor Track and Field Championship. He has won four straight MEAC indoor gold in this event. He won by clearing a season-best 7 feet, 0.25 inches. The Spartans were able … Continue reading
On the road to the MEAC
by Skyler Sales As the Spartans of the Norfolk State men’s basketball team get into full gear of their 2020 season, it is no surprise that Norfolk State will be along the many other teams to go to the MEAC tournament. While we have always been able to get to the MEAC, we have never … Continue reading
Alsander Womack named MEAC Baseball Preseason Player of the Year
by Siera Jones MEAC baseball predictions have been released and Norfolk State now boasts the 2020 MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, junior infielder Alsander Womack. The Waxhaw, N.C., native already was highly motivated entering his third season for the Spartans; so, while honored to receive the recognition by the conference’s coaches, he remains focused … Continue reading
Norfolk State announces 2020 football schedule
Norfolk State head football coach Latrell Scott has announced the Spartans’ 2020 schedule, an 11-game slate which includes five home dates and a fan-friendly set of non-conference games. (See attached schedule.) NSU opens the year with the 54th meeting against Virginia State in the popular Labor Day Classic on Saturday, Sept. 5. Kickoff will be … Continue reading
Spartans Break Three Point Record in Win
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The Builders of Apprentice School came to Echols Hall to face the Spartans, Thursday, November 14. The Spartans were coming off a loss against Ole Miss University and came back home to face the Builders to get a much needed win. The score was 113-54. The Spartans received a panel … Continue reading
Doubleheader Sparks the Beginning of Spartan Basketball
Freshman Guard/Forward Yoro Sidibe scored a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Photo courtesy of NSUSpartans.com and used with permission. By:Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The men’s basketball is coming off their most successful season yet in the Division I era. This year they hope to keep up the same momentum, just with newer pieces … Continue reading
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The Bears take a shutout loss to the Spartans on Homecoming
On the Spartans first drive junior Juwan Carter threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to redshirt freshman Da’Kendall James from their own 20-yard line to start their high powered offense in the first half. The Bears had an interception on four of their first five drives. Three of those interceptions resulted in 17 points for the … Continue reading
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Spartans won the race of the MEAC
by Maya Dawson, sports editor Nov. 1 — This past weekend the Spartans were at the MEAC Cross Country Championships at the Delaware State Outreach and Research Center in Smyrna, Delaware where they broke some records and set some new goals for the program. Both the men and women’s cross country team routed the … Continue reading
The Spartans couldn’t hold the Aggies on CHKD Health Awareness Day
Oct. 5, 2019 — The Spartans hosted the Aggies of North Carolina A&T State University after losing their first conference game of the season last week to Florida A&M 30-28. They hoped to gain an edge against the Aggies this weekend. The last time Norfolk State met North Carolina A&T was at Aggie Stadium where … Continue reading
Spartans rout Trojans for first home game of the season
by Maya Dawson The Norfolk State University Spartans hosted the Virginia State University Trojans for the “Battle of the States” matchup at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. Juwan Carter of Norfolk State went 1-6 for with his only reception to Kevin Johnson for a 33-yard touchdown at the 9:35 mark of the … Continue reading
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