Morgan State Bears @ Norfolk State Spartans
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MORG | 29 | 36 | 65 |
NORF | 41 | 44 | 85 |
Norfolk State crushes Morgan State 85-65
NORFOLK, Va. -- Jeffrey Short scored 24 points on 9-of-10 shooting to lead Norfolk State to an easy 85-65 victory over Morgan State on Saturday night.
Norfolk State shot 63.3 from the field while also dominating the glass, winning the rebounding battle 41-26. The Spartans were equally impressive on the defensive end, holding Morgan State to 34.4 percent from the field and 8 of 25 from 3-point range.
Rashid Gaston added 20 points and 12 rebounds for Norfolk State (5-4, 1-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
The Spartans went on a 13-0 run to end the first half, turning a 29-28 deficit into a 41-29 halftime lead. Norfolk State continued to build its lead, pushing it as high as 22.
Cedric Blossom scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Bears (1-7, 0-1).
Game Information
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Jackie Sanders
Referee:James Barker
Referee:Garrick Shannon
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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