Florida A&M Rattlers at Norfolk State Spartans
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
62 - 72
62 - 72
Norfolk St withstands FAMU run for 72-62 win behind Jamerson
Armani Branch added 13 points as Norfolk State (7-10, 2-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) finished 24-of-49 (49 percent) shooting and 17 of 22 (77.3) from the foul line.
The Spartans led 37-31 at halftime before extending the margin to 52-39 on a dunk by Butler with 10:44 left. FAMU went on a 13-0 run and tied it at 52-all on Nasir Core's 3-pointer three minutes later. Butler responded with a pair of foul shots, Jamerson hit a 3 and Norfolk State gradually pulled away.
DJ Jones led the Rattlers (4-13, 1-1) with 14 points, Kamron Reaves and Nasir Core each scored 12 and Justin Ravenel 11. The Rattlers missed nine of 20 free throw attempts.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 62 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Isaiah Martin made Layup. Assisted by Kamron Reaves. | 62 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:36 | Brendon Myles Defensive Rebound. | 60 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:36 | Kyonze Chavis missed Free Throw. | 60 - 72 |
| 2nd 0:36 | Kyonze Chavis made Free Throw. | 60 - 72 |
Statistics
 FAMU |
 NORF |
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|---|---|---|
| 22-54 | FG | 24-49 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 49 |
| 7-15 | 3PT | 7-19 |
| 47 | Three Point % | 37 |
| 11-20 | FT | 17-22 |
| 55 | Free Throw % | 77 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 29 |
| 15 | Assists | 14 |
| 8 | Steals | 4 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 3 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 18 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 26 |
| 21 | Fouls | 19 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 13 |
Game Information
Venue: Joseph G. Echols Hall
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 1,770 | Capacity:
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 1,770 | 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 |