NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State softball program was named a National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division I All-Academic Team this week for having a team GPA above 3.0. The NFCA announced its team academic honors for the 2014-15 school year, and NSU was the only program in the 13-team MEAC to find itself on … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Senior guard Jeff Short of the Norfolk State men’s basketball team was voted the Preseason Player of the Year as the MEAC office announced the 2015-16 preseason all-conference teams and predicted order of finish on Tuesday. In addition, senior guard D’Shon Taylor earned a spot on the preseason All-MEAC second team, and … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Three members of the 2015 Norfolk State softball team were named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar Athlete team on Tuesday, the organization announced. Departed senior Alina Moriartyand current senior Whitney Williams and current sophomore Seana Moriarty were NSU’s three honorees on this year’s team. Alina Moriarty finished her … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Two teams with undefeated MEAC records meet this Saturday as Norfolk State (2-3, 2-0 MEAC) hosts North Carolina A&T (3-1, 1-0) at Dick Price Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. Both teams have won two in a row coming into the game. This contest has been designated Education Appreciation Day, sponsored by … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State University linebacker Lynden Trail was signed to the practice squad of the NFL’s Washington Redskins on Monday. Trail, a former three-time FCS All-American with the Spartans, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in the spring. He made seven tackles in three preseason games with … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – With preseason practice getting revved up for the 2015-16 basketball season, the Norfolk State men’s program will also have several alumni continuing their careers this upcoming year. Several former Spartan players have signed professional deals to compete overseas. Former NSU guards Michael Deloach, Pendarvis Williams, Chris McEachin, Aleek Pauline and Jamel Fuentes … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State senior linebacker Deon King was named the MEAC’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his performance on Saturday against Hampton, the conference office announced Monday. King led a stout defensive effort in the Spartans’ 24-14 win over Hampton in the 53rd annual Battle of the Bay. King finished with 10 … Continue reading
Fetty Wap, “Fetty Wap” (RGF Productions/300 Entertainment) Fetty Wap spring-boarded into mainstream success before releasing an album with the Top 10 pop hits “Trap Queen,” ”679″ and “My Way.” With that success, most wondered if the 24-year-old rapper-singer could deliver on a full-length musical project. He certainly steps up to the challenge on his … Continue reading
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A government minister signaled Thursday September 24th that troubled R&B singer Chris Brown won’t be allowed to tour Australia in December because of his criminal conviction for assaulting pop star Rihanna. Michaelia Cash, who was assistant minister for Immigration and Border Protection before a Cabinet reshuffle this week, said she would … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Tailgating reservations are still available for the 2015 Norfolk State University football season. The cost of a tailgating space measuring 22 feet x 22 feet for season ticket holders is $85 per game or $300 for a season pass for all four home games in 2015, a savings of $40 off the … Continue reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Norfolk State men’s tennis team got off to a solid start at the CNU Invitational on Saturday and Sunday at the James T. and Sarah C. Eyre Courts in the Spartans’ first action of the 2015 fall season. Freshman Benedikt Henning won all of his singles matches to highlight the … Continue reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Norfolk State women’s tennis team picked up several wins over the weekend when the Spartans took on Christopher Newport in the CNU Invitational at the James T. and Sarah C. Eyre Courts. NSU won four of the five singles matches, while the Spartan duo of junior Liza Gordeeva and sophomore … Continue reading
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Norfolk State volleyball team kept its mistakes to a minimum, but the Spartans were unable to overcome Georgetown’s offensive firepower in a 3-0 loss to the Hoyas on Saturday afternoon in the JMU Invitational. NSU hit .162 for the match and committed a season-low 12 attack errors, but Georgetown hit nearly … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State women’s cross country team competed in a pair of meets this weekend, placing fifth out of five teams Friday at William & Mary before bouncing back for a fifth-place finish out of nine teams on Saturday morning at the Cappy Anderson Invitational hosted by UMES. On Friday, Rachel Webb … Continue reading
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Chase Litton passed for 270 yards and four touchdowns and Devon Johnson ran for 122 yards as Marshall topped Norfolk State 45-7 in the Spartans’ final non-conference game of the season on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. NSU (0-3) opened the game with a crisp 75-yard scoring drive, capped by a … Continue reading
New segment of Elizabeth River Trail to open NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A new section of the Elizabeth River Trail will be open soon in Norfolk. The trail is more than 10 miles of pedestrian and bike paths that run from Norfolk State University to roughly Norfolk International Terminal. Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim will cut … Continue reading
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A strong start and a 2-0 lead evaporated for the Norfolk State volleyball team in a matchup with Alabama State on Saturday morning. But after the Hornets dominated the next two sets, the Spartans responded with a victory in the fifth to earn their first win of the season. The victory certainly … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Ray Lawry rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns to help Old Dominion hold off Norfolk State by a 24-10 score in a matchup of Norfolk’s two collegiate football programs on Saturday night at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The game – the third all-time between the teams – was delayed twice due to … Continue reading
MONTREAL (AP) — Pole dancers dressed like nuns, Mike Tyson and nonstop theatrics. Welcome to the church of Madonna. The pop star kicked off her “Rebel Heart” tour in Montreal on Wednesday night September 9th, belting out a mix of her iconic hits and new music from her recently released album, also titled, “Rebel … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – This fall, the Norfolk State men’s basketball program will host Spartan Nation, a mini camp taking place over three different days that will give kids an opportunity to interact with Spartan players and coaches while sharpening their basketball skills. The camp will take place from 3-5 p.m. on three different Sundays, beginning … Continue reading
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Racing for the second time in four days, the Norfolk State men’s cross country team took third place out of five teams in Saturday’s UMES Lid-Lifter. NSU finished with 62 points as a team, trailing first-place Maryland Eastern Shore (25) and Coppin State (46). Four Spartans finished in the top 15. … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State defensive back Keenan Lambert was claimed off waivers Sunday by the Oakland Raiders and added to the team’s 53-man roster for opening day, giving NSU a pair of active NFL players heading into the regular season. Lambert was released Saturday by the Seattle Seahawks, the team that signed him … Continue reading
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Redshirt junior Fawzia Kheir and senior Rachel Webb earned top-10 finishes on Saturday to lead the Norfolk State women’s cross country team to a third-place finish in its season-opening meet, the UMES Lid-Lifter Invitational. UMES took first place in the meet with 29 points. Morgan State was second with 41, and … Continue reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Chris Laviano found Leonte Carroo on three touchdown passes in Rutgers’ 28-point third quarter that broke open a tight game, sending the Scarlet Knights to a 63-13 win over Norfolk State in the season-opener for both teams on Saturday at High Point Solutions Stadium. The Spartans (0-1) scored on a pair of … Continue reading
“The Solomon Curse” (Putnam), by Clive Cussler and Russell Blake The latest adventure to feature the husband-and- wife archaeological team of Sam and Remi Fargo has an intriguing premise, but ultimately fails in the delivery of thrills. An area off the Guadalcanal coast appears to have a major treasure underneath the water, but the … Continue reading
