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Norfolk State vs Newport News Final: 90-56 - Recap
The battle between Norfolk State and Newport News didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Newport News was handed a 90-56 defeat on Thursday at Echols Hall.
Jaylani Darden had 12 points for Norfolk State and Chris Fields Jr. chipped in with 12 points. Gilbert Brown had 4 assists for them, while Jaylani Darden was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Newport News got a 18-point performance from Avin Hawkins, who was supported by 10 points from Angel Pacheco-Ortiz. Donovan Means had 3 assists in a losing cause for Newport News, while Angel Pacheco-Ortiz grabbed 4 rebounds.
Norfolk State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Norfolk State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-21.
Norfolk State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hampton. Newport News will aim to get back on the winning track at Longwood.