ncaab Game Recap
Norfolk State Spartans vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Wrap - Norfolk State Wins 87-69
Norfolk State earned a 87-69 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday, getting 22 points from Joe Bryant Jr. at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center.
Jalen Hawkins had 17 points for Norfolk State and Kris Bankston chipped in with 15 points. Joe Bryant Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Kris Bankston was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
South Carolina State got 19 points from Jemel Davis in a losing cause and another 9 points from Rahsaan Edwards. Rahsaan Edwards contributed 5 assists for them, while Deaquan Williams had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Norfolk State were victorious, as the score was 30-29 at the break.
South Carolina State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-33.
Next game, Norfolk State takes its act on the road to face North Carolina Central looking for another win. For South Carolina State, they head home to face Howard.