Norfolk State Spartans at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
76 - 84
76 - 84
Pope lifts Bethune-Cookman past Norfolk St. 84-76
Malik Maitland had 18 points and eight assists for Bethune-Cookman (11-13, 6-4 Mid-Eastern Conference), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Dondre Duffus added 14 points. Shawntrez Davis had 10 points for the hosts.
Steven Whitley scored a season-high 23 points plus 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Spartans (13-11, 8-1), whose eight-game win streak ended with the loss. Derrik Jamerson Jr. added 16 points. BJ Fitzgerald had 10 points.
The Wildcats leveled the season series against the Spartans with the win. Norfolk State defeated Bethune-Cookman 75-68 on Jan. 14. Bethune-Cookman plays Howard at home on Monday. Norfolk State plays Florida A&M on the road on Monday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 76 - 84 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Derrik Jamerson Jr. made Jumper. | 76 - 84 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Cletrell Pope made Dunk. Assisted by Malik Maitland. | 74 - 84 |
| 2nd 0:20 | Joe Bryant Jr. made Layup. | 74 - 82 |
| 2nd 0:28 | Malik Maitland made Free Throw. | 72 - 82 |
Statistics
 NORF |
 BCU |
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|---|---|---|
| 26-62 | FG | 24-50 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 8-22 | 3PT | 9-18 |
| 36 | Three Point % | 50 |
| 16-23 | FT | 27-39 |
| 70 | Free Throw % | 69 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 13 | Assists | 18 |
| 8 | Steals | 2 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 3 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 21 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 21 | Points Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 29 | Fouls | 21 |
| 1 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: Moore Gymnasium (FL)
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Attendance: 904 | Capacity:
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Attendance: 904 | 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 |