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Writer's pictureMatthew Cooper

Norfolk State Latest - with a Little Laughs by Matthew Cooper

12/1/2024

The Spartans were 0-2 coming into their Monday night matchup against a UC Davis team that had just beaten Grand Canyon University. It was the Brian Moore show Tuesday night, sealing the victory for the Spartans. With the Spartans just up 34-33 in the first half, they fired up in the second half, outscoring the Aggies 42-22, which gave the Spartans an easy 76-55 win to end their West Coast Road trip on a high note and have something good to talk about at the table for Thanksgiving.


After coming off a great win versus the Aggies, the Spartans set their sights on New York as they faced Stony Brook University. Brian Moore Jr. led the way in scoring with 18 points, but each starter except one was in double figures, helping the Spartans secure another strong road win. The Spartans are now 6-3 at the beginning of December as they look to defend their home court next Monday against Hofstra, who have a decent record, so it should be a good test. After that game, they face the No. 17-ranked Baylor Bears. Have no fear, the Norfolk State Spartans will be ready to shake things up in Foster Pavilion. I’m sure their mentality will match this quote by rapper Mystikal when they make their way there: “If you ever see me fighting in the forest with a grizzly bear, help the bear.”


11/24/2024

The Spartans’ first battle began at Stanford. At the beginning of the game, it seemed as if they were still reeling from jet lag as the Cardinal jumped out to a 15-point lead before the Spartans took control in the last eight minutes of the first half. From that point on, it was hard to tell whether the Spartans were the underdogs or not, as the game was closely contested. With 2:30 left to play, they were within striking distance but unable to secure the win, losing 70-63 to the Cardinal. Senior guards Christian Ings and Brian Moore Jr. scored 41 of Norfolk State’s 63 points.


The Spartans then traveled to Arizona to face Grand Canyon University, fresh off an NCAA tournament run where they lost to Alabama in the round of 32. The Lopes did not underestimate the Spartans, leading 54-27 going into the second half. While the Spartans won the second half, their first-half deficit was too difficult to overcome, falling to the Lopes 91-73. Spartan forward Jalen Myers led the team in scoring with 20 points, and NCAA tournament standout Tyon Grant-Foster led the Lopes with 20 points.


The Spartans have one more chance to win a game in their Western conquest as they face UC Davis on Monday. Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones will need to deliver a Leonidas-esque speech to give the Spartans the spirit to defy the odds-on Monday night.


11/17/2024

If you think the only Sparty is in Michigan, think again. Hailing from Norfolk, Virginia, the Spartans of Norfolk State have something to say. Coming off a College Insider.com Postseason Tournament championship, the Spartans are hungrier than ever to be the head of the snake in the MEAC conference this year. They fell to Howard University in the MEAC championship last year, missing out on another NCAA tournament berth.


The Spartan way is to load up their schedule with tough non-conference opponents to get them ready for conference play, ensuring they remain unfazed if they make it to the NCAA tournament, where they typically end up as a 16 seed facing a one seed. The Spartans are currently 4-1 in November and have a tall task ahead of them next Wednesday versus Stanford.


With a veteran cast including Christian Ings, Brian Moore Jr., and a head coach who embodies success in Robert Jones, they are poised to march through their opponents and conquer whoever comes their way.

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