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 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
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. – The Norfolk State women’s basketball team will be looking for its second MEAC Tournament semifinals appearance in the last three years when the fifth-seeded Spartans face No. 4 seed Florida A&M on Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinal round. The winner advances to a noon semifi nal on Friday against Spartans in the … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Monnazjea Finney-Smith’s career-high 25 points helped Hampton complete a season-sweep of the Norfolk State women’s basketball team with a 77-65 victory over the Spartans on Monday at Hampton University’s Convocation Center. Gabrielle Swinson recorded a career-high 19 points to lead the Spartans (14-14, 9-7 MEAC) in their final regular-season game. Swinson led the … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Battle of the Bay: Round 2. The Norfolk State women’s basketball team (14-13, 9-6) will look to avenge a one-point loss and end its regular season on a high note when it travels the 16 miles between the two schools separated by the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. The Spartans will play their … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Te’Shya Heslip’s 30 points helped Howard spoil Norfolk State’s senior day with a 68-60 victory over the Spartans on Saturday afternoon at Echols Hall. Kayla Roberts led Norfolk State (14-13, 9-6 MEAC) with 16 points and nine rebounds, while senior forward Khalilah Ali added 10 points and eight boards. Gabrielle Swinson dropped … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State women’s basketball standout Siobhan Beslow has signed a contract to play professionally in Australia. Beslow, a 5-11 forward, will leave the United States later this month and begin playing for the Mildura Lady Heat next month. The club is based in Victoria. Beslow played one season at NSU as … Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Norfolk State women’s basketball team struggled on offense for the second straight game, scoring its fewest points against a conference foe this season in a 53-44 loss at MEAC leader Bethune-Cookman on Monday night at Moore Gymnasium. Led by junior guard Gabrielle Swinson’s 16 points, NSU (14-12, 9-5 MEAC) shook … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State athletics department is encouraging fans to ride the Tide with the Spartans and join NSU for the Basketball Meet and Greet on Nov. 2 at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Norfolk. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the BWW location at 420 Monticello Avenue. Basketball head … Continue reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Jasmine Norman broke a tie by making two free throws with 16 seconds left, and Norfolk State guard Rae Corbo missed a potential tying jumper at the final buzzer as the Spartans fell to host Savannah State, 56-54, on Monday night at Tiger Arena.The loss was the second in a … Continue reading
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