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
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
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’s lone senior, Liza Gordeeva, helped the Spartans to a 5-2 victory over Howard on Senior Day at the Norfolk State Tennis Complex on Sunday afternoon. Jessica Josiah and Hutchinson gave Howard (0-7, 0-2 MEAC) an early lead in doubles, taking a 6-4 victory over the Spartans’ top pair of Gordeeva … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State run-ruled Maryland Eastern Shore in game 2 after the Hawks held off NSU in game one as the two softball squads split a MEAC doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at the NSU Softball Field. In a series pushed back a day due to wet field conditions, the Spartans scored six runs … Continue reading
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Sophomore Tyrika Lee‘s PR in the 100 meters and freshman Martha Bissah‘s MEAC-leading 800-meter time were among the highlights in a runner-up team finish for the Norfolk State women’s track and field team at the Colonial Relays hosted by William & Mary. Lee won the 100-meter dash in a time of 11.87 … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Dajana Cvjetkovic and Paula Fortuno registered three wins each over the course of Saturday’s two-match sweep as the Spartans notched wins of 6-0 and 4-0 over Maryland Eastern Shore at the Norfolk State Tennis Complex. Cvjetkovic and Fortuno allowed their opponents to win a total of one game in the six matches. … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State-Maryland Eastern Shore softball series set for this weekend has been pushed back a day due to wet field conditions from Friday’s storms. Instead of playing a doubleheader on Saturday, the two squads will play two games on Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. The third game of the series, originally … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. – The sophomore trio of Taejah Robertson, Tyrika Lee and Janay Fields all won individual events to lead the Norfolk State women’s track and field team over the weekend at the Fred Hardy Invitational hosted by the University of Richmond. Robertson won the 100-meter hurdles in her first time this outdoor season competing … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Ivana Rich, learning specialist for the NSU department of athletics, was selected as a member of the 2017 NCAA/Women Leaders in College Sports (formerly NACWAA) Institute for Administrative Advancement. The NCAA/Women Leaders in College Sports Institute for Administrative Advancement (IAA) is the premier “level one” leadership development program for women in intercollegiate athletics … Continue reading
From NSUSpartans.com — Norfolk State University unveiled its new weight room in James D. Gill Gymnasium earlier this month. The room, located on the first floor of Gill Gymnasium, includes all brand new equipment from Hammer Strength and will service all NSU student-athletes in addition to the University’s ROTC program and physical education department. Click … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – For the second time this week, Norfolk State softball had road games postponed due to weather. NSU’s three-game series at Coppin State set for this weekend has been put on hold until a later date due to field conditions. The Spartans and Eagles were set to open MEAC play this Saturday and … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University and William “Dick” Price Stadium will host the NSU High School Invitational Track & Field Classic on April 7-8. The two-day meet will feature top track and field teams from throughout Virginia and several from out of state. It will be one of the larger high school meets on … Continue reading
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The No. 21 Norfolk State bowling team finished 14th over the weekend at the USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectionals at the AMF Parkway Lanes. The Spartans reached as high as ninth among the 16 teams in the field after putting together a strong second session. The sectional was divided into four sessions held … Continue reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Paula Fortuno clinched the decisive point for the Norfolk State women’s team on Sunday as the Spartans ended their long spring break road trip with a 4-2 victory over Savannah State at the Tiger Tennis Courts. Fortuno claimed a straight-set victory over Lili-Morgan Pastore 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at the No. 3 singles … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State women’s basketball team will be looking for its second MEAC Tournament semifinals appearance in the last three years when the fifth-seeded Spartans face No. 4 seed Florida A&M on Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinal round. The winner advances to a noon semifi nal on Friday against Spartans in the … Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla. – Evansville won all nine matches to post a 7-0 victory over the Norfolk State women’s tennis team on Tuesday night at the USTA National Campus. The Purple Aces (7-7) took three of the six singles matches in straight sets and also won two of the three doubles matches by a comfortable margin. … Continue reading
