North Carolina Central Eagles @ Norfolk State Spartans
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 17 | 29 | 46 |
NORF | 49 | 26 | 75 |
Bankston lifts Norfolk St. past North Carolina Central 75-46
NORFOLK, Va. -- — Kris Bankston had a career-high 21 points plus 11 rebounds as Norfolk State won its 10th consecutive home game, routing North Carolina Central 75-46 on Monday night.
Bankston hit 9 of 11 shots.
Dana Tate Jr. had 18 points and nine rebounds for Norfolk State (20-6, 11-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Jalen Hawkins added 11 points. Joe Bryant Jr. had seven assists and six rebounds.
Norfolk State dominated the first half and led 49-17 at halftime.
Eric Boone had 18 points and six rebounds for the Eagles (14-14, 8-5). Cameron Butler added seven rebounds.
The Spartans evened the season series against the Eagles. North Carolina Central defeated Norfolk State 70-67 on Jan. 31.
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Game Information
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Dwayne Gladden
Referee:Everett Summers
Referee:Haywood Bostic
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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