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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Coach Jones leads Spartans into history
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
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
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NSU unable to overcome MSU late in 78-74 Loss
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
DePaul beats Norfolk State at Paradise Jam 82-78
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
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
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
Red-Hot NSU defeats Savannah State, 70-54
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
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Spartans go for weekend sweep Monday at Savannah State
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
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
