Texas Southern Tigers at Norfolk State Spartans
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
66 - 76
66 - 76
Norfolk State tops Texas Southern 76-66
Thomas, a graduate transfer from Boston University, bested his previous high of 19 points, which he set in Norfolk State's loss to his old school on Wednesday, and pulled down 10 rebounds.
A jumper by LaTre'e Russell gave Norfolk State (2-2) a 9-7 lead and the Spartans never trailed again.
Texas Southern (0-4) tied it at 49 when Chris Thomas made a layup with 13:23 left but, 9 seconds later Kievyn Lila-St. Rose hit a 3-pointer that sparked a 19-6 Norfolk State run.
The Tigers would get no closer than nine the rest of the way.
Jamel Fuentes tied a career-high with 11 assists, including four during the decisive run.
Chris Thomas scored a career-high 28 for Texas Southern.
RaShid Gaston had 14 points for Norfolk State.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 66 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Madarious Gibbs made Free Throw. | 66 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Texas Southern Deadball Team Rebound. | 65 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Madarious Gibbs missed Free Throw. | 65 - 76 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Foul on Kievyn Lila-St. Rose. | 65 - 76 |
Statistics
 TXSO |
 NORF |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22-48 | FG | 28-60 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 6-19 | 3PT | 7-13 |
| 32 | Three Point % | 54 |
| 16-29 | FT | 13-26 |
| 55 | Free Throw % | 50 |
| 31 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 22 |
| 10 | Assists | 15 |
| 5 | Steals | 8 |
| 6 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 23 | Fouls | 24 |
Game Information
Venue: Joseph G. Echols Hall
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 1,555 | Capacity:
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 1,555 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-4 | - | 17-15 |
| Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Florida A&M | 11-7 | 3 | 15-16 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-8 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 10-8 | 4 | 13-19 |
| Texas Southern | 10-8 | 4 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 10-8 | 4 | 12-21 |
| Prairie View A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 19-18 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 7 | 14-19 |
| Alabama State | 7-11 | 7 | 10-22 |
| Alcorn State | 7-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-16 | 12 | 3-30 |
2025-26 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |