WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — It’s probably Purdue sophomore forward Caleb Swanigan’s final college season, but for now, Boilermakers coach Matt Painter is enjoying this likely future NBA player. Swanigan had a career-best 32 points and 20 rebounds — his fourth consecutive double-double — and No. 15 Purdue defeated Norfolk State 91-45 on Wednesday night, … Continue reading
In this installment of the Spartan Report, Norfolk State University takes a look at election analyses, employee raises, and new digital signage on campus. Briana Hudnall, a graduating senior from mass communications, brings this report from NSU’s Office of Communications and Marketing. Continue reading
Norfolk State Men’s Basketball NSU vs. Bucknell Thurs., Nov. 24 2:30 p.m. EST Orleans Arena Live Stats Game Notes LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Norfolk State will spend its Thanksgiving break in Las Vegas as NSU gets set to play a pair of teams in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic this Thursday and Friday. The … Continue reading
by Daniel Smallwood Norfolk State University made a significant upgrade to its athletic facilities, as the institution partnered with Daktronics Inc. to design, manufacture and install a state-of-the-art four-sided high-definition video board display at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall. According to NSU Assistant Sports Information Director Mike Bello, Daktronics will replace the entire sound system … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State football team (2-7, 1-5 MEAC) seeks to notch its first-ever win in Orangeburg, S.C., when the Spartans meet host South Carolina State (3-5, 3-2) at Oliver C. Dawson Bulldog Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is 2 p.m. Game 10: Norfolk State (2-7, 1-5 MEAC) at S.C. State (3-5, 3-2 MEAC) … Continue reading
Greg Hankerson passed for 219 yards and threw touchdown passes to three different Spartans, helping Norfolk State snap a six-game losing streak with a 27-14 Homecoming win over Morgan State before 18,405 fans at Dick Price Stadium on Saturday. Running backs Gerard Johnson (5-yarder) and Larry Bishop (2-yarder) and wideout Chuma Awanna (63-yarder) caught the … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Greg Hankerson passed for 219 yards and threw touchdown passes to three different Spartans, helping Norfolk State snap a six-game losing streak with a 27-14 Homecoming win over Morgan State before 18,405 fans at Dick Price Stadium on Saturday. Running backs Gerard Johnson (5-yarder) and Larry Bishop (2-yarder) and wideout Chuma Awanna … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State football team concludes its home schedule, celebrating Homecoming and Senior Day this Saturday when the Spartans (1-6, 0-4 MEAC) host Morgan State (2-4, 2-2) at 2 p.m. at Dick Price Stadium. Game 8: Morgan State (2-4, 2-2 MEAC) at Norfolk State (1-6, 0-4 MEAC) Saturday, Oct. 29 • 2 … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State athletics department announced today that it has MEAC basketball tournament tickets available for sale through the NSU Ticket Office. A tournament ticket book, which gives fans access to all 23 men’s and women’s games during tournament week, can be bought for $75 through Dec. 16. Following that date, tournament … Continue reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Candice Higgins finished in seventh 7th place to pace the Norfolk State women’s cross country team on Saturday at the Christopher Newport Invitational. She has been the fastest Spartan in each meet this season. The Spartans placed fourth out of the four Division I teams competing at the meet. VCU won … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State guard D’Shon Taylor of the Norfolk State men’s basketball team will continue his career this upcoming season in Iraq. Taylor has signed to compete with Al Mina of the Iraq Superleague. He recently wrapped up his two-year career with NSU, averaging 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State junior Ronald Korir was named the Cross Country Co-Runner of the Week, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference office announced on Wednesday. He led the Spartans to a second-place finish at the 8K George Mason Invitational last Saturday in Leesburg, Va. The field featured host George Mason, which is ranked 13th in … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University Athletics will host Education Appreciation Day sponsored by Team Spartan Corporate Partner the Virginia Lottery this Saturday against Howard University. Kickoff is 2 p.m. at Dick Price Stadium. The pre-game festivities will include a recognition of Hampton Roads secondary school city-wide teachers of the year from 2015-16. During breaks … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The NSU football team (1-1) concludes its 2016 non-conference schedule at No. 13 ranked William & Mary (1-1) on Saturday in the newly-renovated Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. Kick-off is slated for 6 p.m. in what will be the Spartans’ second straight game against a nationally-ranked CAA opponent. Game 3: NSU (1-1) at … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State University linebackers Deon King and Lynden Trail will continue their professional football careers in the NFL this season on the practice squads of the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, respectively. King was the leading tackler for the Cowboys through the team’s four preseason games this August. He made 19 … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Due to the likelihood of inclement weather on Saturday caused by the remnants of Hurricane Hermine, Saturday’s ABNB Labor Day Classic football game between Norfolk State and Elizabeth City State has been postponed and will now be played this Sunday at 6 p.m. at Dick Price Stadium. The NSU Ticket Center will … Continue reading
2016 Men’s Cross Country Schedule | 2016 Men’s Cross Country Roster NORFOLK, Va. – The new-look Norfolk State men’s cross country team opens its season Thursday evening at the University of Virginia Duals. “We expect to have a very competitive team,” head coach Kenneth Giles said. “We really like the athletes we are going to put … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University continues to make significant upgrades to its athletic facilities, as it was announced today that the institution has partnered with Daktronics, Inc., to design, manufacture and install a state-of-the-art, four-sided high-definition video board display at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall this fall. In addition, Daktronics will replace the entire … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University Director of Athletics Marty L. Miller announced on Tuesday that the game time for the Spartan football team’s season-opener, the ABNB Labor Day Classic against Elizabeth City State, has been pushed back to a 6 p.m. start time on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Dick Price Stadium. “We are attempting … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State University basketball player Brehanna Daniels and football player Lamar Neal are among nine former college student-athletes selected to participate in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity (D4D) Crew Member Development Program, NASCAR and Rev Racing announced. The new class of participants received invitations to train with Rev Racing following standout … Continue reading
MEAC Championship Central Page NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State baseball team opens play in the 2016 MEAC Baseball Championship this Friday, May 20, at 3:30 p.m. at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Md. NSU (27-19), which receives a first-round bye, will face the winner of a Thursday opening round game between Bethune-Cookman (South … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State senior left hander Matt Outman has been voted as the MEAC Pitcher of the Year for the second consecutive year and heads up a list of six Spartans who earned All-MEAC baseball honors as the conference released its postseason awards on Tuesday. Outman, junior right hander Jonathan Mauricio and sophomore … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University Director of Athletics Marty L. Miller announced Friday, May 13, that women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers has been signed to a three-year contract to lead the program. Vickers was named interim head coach on Jan. 20 and coached the Spartans for the final 11 games of the season. He was … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Freshman Marta Gomar of the Norfolk State women’s tennis team was named the MEAC Rookie of the Year on Tuesday morning when the conference office announced its postseason awards. In addition, head coach Worth Richardson was named the MEAC Coach of the Year, while senior Andrea Macchiavello earned a second-team all-conference nod. … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State seniors Kiara Howell and Deon King were named the University’s Female Athlete and Male Athlete of the Year, respectively, as the athletics department’s annual all-sports awards ceremony on Monday evening at the NSU Student Center. Howell, a senior from Chesapeake, Va., is in her fourth year on the Spartan … Continue reading
