by Kingsley Hunter Aundray Darden, Associate Head Coach of the Norfolk State bowling team, gave a little insight on his career and how he helps the Lady Spartans become a successful team. He helped lead the Spartans to four consecutive MEAC Southern Division titles in 2011-14. Coach Darden prides himself on affirmations and helping his … Continue reading
The Norfolk State University men’s basketball team won their quarterfinal game over North Carolina Central Thursday night 87 to 58. With the win, the Spartans advance to Saturday’s 1 p.m. championship game. The Spartans will face the winner of tonight’s game between Coppin State and Morgan State. The title game will be broadcast on ESPN … Continue reading
by Kingsley Hunter Attention Spartans! Mr. Larry Holmes was recently hired as the new head coach of the talented women’s and men’s tennis team. Holmes had previously coached at Virginia Tech as a volunteer assistant for their women’s tennis team in the 2019-2020 season. Coach Holmes arrived at Norfolk State in January 2021 and has … Continue reading
The Norfolk State men’s and women’s basketball teams have both earned a No. 2 seed in this week’s upcoming MEAC Tournament, which gets underway Thursday at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The Spartan men (14-7, 8-4 MEAC), who tied for first place in the conference’s Northern Division, will be the No. 2 seed from the division … Continue reading
Shedrick Byrd has been there for the Norfolk State University student-athletes for more than 40 years. Thanks to his recent commitment to an endowment in his name to benefit the athletics programs, his influence for Spartan student-athletes will be there in perpetuity. A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Byrd left there at the age of 13 … Continue reading
By Siera Jones The NSU Women’s Basketball team fell to UNC Wilmington in the season opener Wednesday, Nov. 25, despite standout performances from Jalynn Holmes and Jaiden Morris. The Spartan women were overpowered after a slow start in the first quarter, which set the tone for the rest of the game. The Seahawks scored 23 … Continue reading
by Siera Jones For the Norfolk State women’s basketball team, the uncertainties of the past six months have thrown them into a mental game that in some ways proves more trying than winning physical contests. The cancellation of the MEAC tournament and the rest of the 2019-20 season represented the first challenge, but it was … Continue reading
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
by Siera Jones As the results for the 44th presidential election flashed across her television screen, 8-year-old Symone Thomas was struck by the significance of Barack Obama becoming the first black president of the United States. Hearing the joyful weeping of her Nana through the telephone, she did not yet realize it, but Symone was … Continue reading
by Siera Jones Running has always been one of Martha Bissah’s greatest joys, but she views track and field as more than just a sport. To the Norfolk State middle-distance runner, her running ability has brought her education and opportunity, as well as joy, and will remain a central piece of her life long after … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor After having a first-round bye coming into the MEAC Tournament, the Spartans (18-11, 12-4 MEAC) faced the Bison of Howard University (15-14, 7-9 MEAC). Howard had advanced after a decisive win over South Carolina State 79-72. Chanette Hicks, MEAC Player of the Year and MEAC Defensive Player of the Year … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor Senior Martha Bissah was unstoppable at the MEAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. She earned her third Most Outstanding Track Athlete honors after her standout performance. She had never lost an individual MEAC indoor championship race in her career, winning 11 gold medals total. Bissah secured first place in the … Continue reading
by Siera Jones Music blares from the Norfolk State Softball field, and laughter erupts from the dugout as Head Softball Coach James Inzana arrives to lead practice. Team leader Shelby DesChamps is in the center of the lighthearted chatter as she prepares alongside her teammates. The close relationship between DesChamps, Coach Inzana, and the rest … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The Delaware State Hornets (9-11, 5-3 MEAC) came to visit the Lady Spartans (13-8, 8-1 MEAC) on “Youth Day,” Feb. 8. The Spartans won 65-57 in a game that had one of the craziest endings. The game started off pretty sloppy with the Spartans having seven turnovers but thanks to … Continue reading
by Maya Dawson Coming off a decisive 59-51 win over Florida A&M, the Lady Spartans are now 12-7 on the year, currently undefeated in conference play with a 6-0 record. They continue next Saturday against North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC. They have yet to drop a game to start the new year and they … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor The volleyball team hosted South Carolina State University, for Senior Day on Sunday November, 17th. This will be the last game played for eight seniors: Bojanna Bolozan, Anna Rupertova, Halley McKnight, Daiysa Burrell, Jill Aqunio, Jessica Radford, Destinee Hooker, and Ashley Patterson. They each had a chance to play in … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor On Thursday, November 14th, the Spartans played against Virginia University of Lynchburg in a doubleheader non-conference game. They were 0-2 before this game so they were finally able to get into the winning column with a win over the Dragons. They won the game 123-48. They were totally unstoppable. In … Continue reading
By: Maya Dawson, Sports Editor Norfolk State University hosted the Delaware State Hornets for the second game of a four-game home stretch to end the season. Delaware State (10-17, 5-7 MEAC) won in their last meeting winning in four sets 3-1. The Spartans hoped to get a win against the Hornets but fell short when … Continue reading
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
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
by Maya Dawson, sports editor This was just the game the ladies needed to get in the winning column. They faced the Morgan State University Bears and won in 3 sets, with their scores being 25-15, 25-23, and 25-16. The Spartans were fierce the whole match and kept the Bears on their toes the whole … Continue reading
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
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