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Tag Archives: men’s basketball

Spartan Men

Spartan men win first game of away double-header

Posted on 11/30/20 by The Spartan Echo

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 →

Coach Jones leads Spartans into history
MEAC / Spartan Men

Coach Jones leads Spartans into history

Posted on 03/28/19 by The Spartan Echo

by Eddie Francois  The Norfolk State men’s basketball team ended their season with the second most victories since moving to D1 competition. The Spartans shined early, picking up a huge double overtime win over rival Hampton University. They powered through a midseason rough patch, losing 5 out of their last 6 games before new year’s. … Continue reading →

Brotherhood is key in Spartan basketball
Campus Life / Local / MEAC / Spartan Echo TV Videos / Spartan Men

Brotherhood is key in Spartan basketball

Posted on 02/24/17 by The Spartan Echo

The Norfolk State University men’s basketball team credits brotherhood as one of its keys to success this season. Angelena Garland of Spartan Echo TV caught up with the team at an Echols Gym practice and spoke with players, their head coach and manager about the team’s promising 2017 season. Continue reading →

NSU unable to overcome MSU late in 78-74 Loss
MEAC / Spartan Men / Sports

NSU unable to overcome MSU late in 78-74 Loss

Posted on 11/14/16 by hbcuallaccess

STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Norfolk State men’s basketball team gave it a ride on Friday night at Humphrey Coliseum, but the Spartans were unable to completely overcome Mississippi State in the end in a 78-74 loss to the Bulldogs of the SEC. Senior Jonathan Wade had a career game in the team’s season opener, posting … Continue reading →

Local / Virginia

DePaul beats Norfolk State at Paradise Jam 82-78

Posted on 11/24/15 by jenm2016

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Tommy Hamilton scored 20 points and blocked Norfolk State’s final shot to help DePaul take an 82-78 victory on Monday in the seventh-place game at the Paradise Jam. Zaynah Robinson scored to get the Spartans within 79-78 with 19 seconds to go. Aaron Simpson made a free throw for DePaul … Continue reading →

South Carolina defeats NSU in season opener, 84-69
Campus Life / Spartan Men / Sports

South Carolina defeats NSU in season opener, 84-69

Posted on 11/15/15 by Briana Grace

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Norfolk State got a career night from senior Charles Oliver, but the Spartan men’s basketball team was never able to overcome an early deficit to South Carolina in an 84-69 loss on Saturday night at Colonial Life Arena. The Spartans had to overcome plenty of foul trouble as well, as they finished … Continue reading →

Hall of Famer Gervin to Keynote Speak at NSU Basketball Tip-Off Dinner
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Hall of Famer Gervin to Keynote Speak at NSU Basketball Tip-Off Dinner

Posted on 09/16/15 by asapyeff

NORFOLK, Va. – NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin will serve as the keynote speaker when the Norfolk State men’s basketball program holds its third annual tip-off dinner on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Chesapeake Conference Center. NSU great Rudy Peele will also be in attendance as a special invited guest. Tickets … Continue reading →

MEAC / Spartan Men

Red-Hot NSU defeats Savannah State, 70-54

Posted on 01/27/15 by The Spartan Echo

  SAVANNAH, Ga. – For the third game in a row, the Norfolk State men’s basketball team shot better than 60 percent overall, and the result on Monday night was a 70-54 victory over Savannah State in MEAC action at Tiger Arena. The Spartans hit 28-of-45 from the field (62.2 percent) to win their third … Continue reading →

MEAC / Spartan Women / Sports

Spartans go for weekend sweep Monday at Savannah State

Posted on 01/26/15 by The Spartan Echo

  NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men’s basketball team wraps up a stretch of eight of 10 games on the road when the Spartans face Savannah State on Monday night at Tiger Arena. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. It will mark the third straight year NSU has made the journey to Savannah without the … Continue reading →

MEAC / Spartan Men / Sports

North Carolina Central beats Norfolk State 60-56

Posted on 01/19/15 by The Spartan Echo

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Dante Holmes scored 18 points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds for his first career double-double as North Carolina Central beat Norfolk State 60-56 on Saturday night. Nimrod Hilliard drained his fourth trey to give the Eagles a 56-50 lead with 2:29 remaining. Norfolk State’s RaShid Gaston made a free throw … Continue reading →

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