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North Carolina Central Downs Norfolk State 60-58 - Match Report

North Carolina Central grabbed a 60-58 win over Norfolk State on Monday, behind a 20-point effort from Ja'Darius Harris at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium.

North Carolina Central got 17 points from Po'Boigh King and another 11 points from Fred Cleveland Jr.. Fred Cleveland Jr. contributed 7 assists, while Timmy Adedire cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Norfolk State got a 18-point performance from Jamarii Thomas, who was supported by 10 points from Allen Betrand. Jamarii Thomas had 3 assists in a losing cause for Norfolk State, while Nyzaiah Chambers grabbed 12 rebounds.

North Carolina Central trailed at halftime, 35-30.

The rebound battle favored Norfolk State as they grabbed 39 boards, while North Carolina Central only had 33

North Carolina Central heads into a battle against South Carolina State. Norfolk State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Virginia Lynchburg.