Norfolk State Spartans at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
· NCAA Men's Basketball
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83 - 79
83 - 79
Norfolk State beats Bethune-Cookman 83-79
Williams hit a 3-pointer with 4:18 remaining for a 75-66 lead but Bethune-Cookman scored seven of the next nine, with a 3 from Jeffrey Altidort, to make it 77-73 at 1:52.
Nic Thomas was fouled at 22.2 and made two free throws to extend Norfolk State's lead to 82-78. Isaiah Bailey was fouled at the other end, went 1 of 2 at the line and the ball went out of bounds off Norfolk State. Brandon Tabb missed a 3-pointer and Alex Long sealed it for the Spartans at the line.
Steven Whitley added 14 points and Thomas 12 for Norfolk State (8-16, 6-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 83 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Brandon Tabb Defensive Rebound. | 83 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Alex Long missed Free Throw. | 83 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Alex Long made Free Throw. | 83 - 79 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Foul on David Francis. | 82 - 79 |
Statistics
 NORF |
 BCU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 27-64 | FG | 22-58 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 38 |
| 8-20 | 3PT | 6-27 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 22 |
| 21-34 | FT | 29-41 |
| 62 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 45 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 30 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 12 | Assists | 19 |
| 8 | Steals | 5 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 19 | Points Off Turnovers | 9 |
| 9 | Fast Break Points | 10 |
| 34 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 28 | Fouls | 26 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 9 |
Game Information
Venue: Moore Gymnasium (FL)
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Attendance: 809 | Capacity:
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Attendance: 809 | Capacity:
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 |
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 |