NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS 4-3 · 3RD IN MEASTERN
4-3 · 3RD IN MEASTERN
Next Game at UC Davis · Tue 2:00AM
Norfolk State rides Jamarii Thomas to victory Jamarii Thomas had a standout scoring performance, recording 27 points to lead the way for Norfolk State.
Jamarii Thomas scored 27, Norfolk State earns 69-66 victory against FGCU
Jamarii Thomas had 27 points in Norfolk State’s 69-66 win against Florida Gulf Coast at the Paradise JamNOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darden's 12 help Norfolk State down Apprentice 90-56
Led by Jaylani Darden's 12 points, the Norfolk State Spartans defeated the Apprentice Builders 90-56 on Thursday nightNOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drexel falls short in nail-biter against Norfolk State The Dragons' 51-49 loss in the home opener was a product of several mistakes down the stretch as they didn't have scoring star Keishana Wash...
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM
Thomas scores 20, Norfolk State knocks off Penn State-Wilkes Barre 102-55
Led by Jamarii Thomas' 20 points, the Norfolk State Spartans defeated the Penn State-Wilkes Barre Nittany Lions 102-55 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former ACC star Diamond Johnson on transfer to Norfolk State: 'I think I found the place for me'
Diamond Johnson has many accolades in women's college basketballOCTOBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Norfolk State University star Kris Bankston signs deal Former Norfolk State big man Kris Bankston has signed a deal with a professional basketball squad.
JULY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Norfolk State University star Kris Bankston signs deal Former Norfolk State big man Kris Bankston has signed a deal with a professional basketball squad.
JULY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Two HBCUs will compete in U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Norfolk State and Hampton men’s basketball programs will represent both Virginia and HBCUs in the 2023 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam
JUNE 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Norfolk State University seniors impressed at PIT Norfolk State University seniors Joe Bryant and Kris Bankston both had standout games at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.
APRIL 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Norfolk State University forward added to PIT Norfolk State big man Kris Bankston will join his teammate at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.
APRIL 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joe Bryant Jr.'s pro prospects looking up as he gets PIT invite Joe Bryant Jr. is headed to a showcase that has helped many small school and HBCU legends get their foot in the NBA.
APRIL 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
HBCU All-Star: Kris Bankston shows off incredible vertical leap Bankston’s vertical leap number would be impressive at the overall NBA Draft Combine.
APRIL 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joe Bryant Jr.: HBCU, Norfolk State Star Named Co-MVP of 2023 Reese's College All-Star Game HBCU and Norfolk State star guard Joe Bryant Jr. earns the Co-MVP Award at the Reese’s College All-Star Game in Houston, TX.
APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Norfolk State star Joe Bryant Jr. selected to Reese's All-Star Norfolk State senior Joe Bryant Jr. is the only HBCU player in the Reese’s D1 All-Star Game.
MARCH 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NSU Sharks win first men's basketball national championship, end perfect 36-0 season The Nova Southeastern men’s basketball team won their first national title by leading from start to finish in a 111-101 victory against West...
MARCH 25, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
NSU men's basketball team rolls into Division II Final Four for the first time The Sharks next face fourth-seeded Cal. State Bernardino on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in Evansville. The game will be televised live on CBS Spor...
MARCH 22, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Gamecocks overwhelm Spartans in first round victory South Carolina’s stifling defense came to play on Friday afternoon in Colonial Life Arena as it defeated Norfolk State 72-40 in the first ro...
MARCH 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Ready, set, go: No. 1 Gamecocks handle Norfolk State in NCAA Tournament opener Up next: South Carolina faces USF on Sunday with a spot in the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
MARCH 17, 2023 • THESTATE.COM
Live updates: No. 1 South Carolina opens NCAA Tournament against Norfolk State South Florida defeats Marquette and advances. Now the No. 1 Gamecocks open March Madness on their home court.
MARCH 17, 2023 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM
GAME THREAD: Carolina vs. Norfolk State No. 1 seed South Carolina's NCAA Tournament journey starts on Friday in Colonial Life Arena as it takes on 16-seeded Norfolk State.
MARCH 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
NSU defeats Huntsville Alabama to make Elite Eight in Div. II men's basketball tourney The 33-0 Sharks advanced to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year and the third time in school history, led by Will Yoakum’s 33 po...
MARCH 15, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Norfolk State women draw South Carolina in NCAA Tournament Norfolk State won the MEAC title on Saturday, earning a date with the University of South Carolina.
MARCH 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Perspective | Tears flow as Howard men earn first NCAA bid since 1992 The Bison outlast Norfolk State to win the MEAC title and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
MARCH 11, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Norfolk State tops NC Central in OT, 72-65 in MEAC semifinal
Joe Bryant Jr. scored 23 points, including 10 in the overtime, as the Norfolk State Spartans took down the North Carolina Central Eagles 72-65 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conferenc...MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
