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MEAC Tournament - Norfolk State Spartans vs North Carolina Central Eagles Recap - Norfolk State Wins 72-65

North Carolina Central was victimized for 23 points and 10 rebounds by Joe Bryant Jr. as Norfolk State defeated them 72-65 in NCAA action on Friday.

Kris Bankston had 20 points for Norfolk State and Cahiem Brown chipped in with 12 points. Jack Doumbia had 3 assists for them, while Joe Bryant Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

North Carolina Central got a 13-point performance from Justin Wright, who was supported by 13 points from Kris Monroe. Justin Wright had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina Central, while Justin Wright grabbed 7 rebounds.

Norfolk State led at halftime, 22-21.

Norfolk State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-25.