North Carolina Central Eagles @ Norfolk State Spartans
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 33 | 39 | 72 |
NORF | 27 | 30 | 57 |
NC Central leads from start, beats Norfolk State 72-57
NORFOLK, Va. -- Patrick Cole had 19 points and Rashaun Madison drilled 6 of 12 from beyond the arc for 18 more as North Carolina Central took an early lead and coasted to a 72-57 win over Norfolk State on Saturday night.
Cole also dished out six assists and had two steals for the Eagles (11-6, 2-1 Mid-Eastern). Dajuan Graf was 6 of 7 from the floor for 13 points and Kyle Benton chipped in 10 while grabbing 12 rebounds.
The Eagles made 11 of 25 from distance while Norfolk State managed just 3-of-16.
NC Central fell to Delaware State 69-68 on Tuesday night for its only league loss.
The Eagles, who never trailed, jumped out to a 33-27 halftime advantage, pushed that to 53-39 midway in the second half and led 60-48 at the 5:55 mark.
Kerwin Okoro had 21 points and Jonathan Wade added 20 for Norfolk State (4-13, 1-2).
Game Information
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Frankie Bordeaux
Referee:Mel Chettum
Referee:Quez Crawford
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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