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>
67 - 95
67 - 95
Bishop leads Norfolk St. past Florida A&M 95-67
Joe Bryant Jr. scored 15 points and made four assists and four steals for the Spartans, who shot 58% in the first half and led 42-23 at halftime. Steven Whitley added 11 points and two steals and Kashaun Hicks had nine points with five rebounds.
Rod Melton Jr. scored 14 points and made four assists for the Rattlers (6-12, 4-3), who finished shooting 39% (25 of 57). MJ Randolph had 13 points with four assists and four steals. Evins Desir scored 11 points and Nasir Core had 10.
Norfolk State matches up against NC A&T on the road on Saturday. Florida A&M takes on Bethune-Cookman at home on Saturday.
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Spartans shot 58% in 1st half, 32% for Florida A&M
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 67 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Daryl Anderson Defensive Rebound. | 67 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Nyzaiah Chambers Block. | 67 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Rod Melton Jr. missed Layup. | 67 - 95 |
| 2nd 0:40 | Nyzaiah Chambers made Dunk. Assisted by Yoro Sidibe. | 67 - 95 |
Statistics
 FAMU |
 NORF |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-57 | FG | 35-58 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 60 |
| 4-15 | 3PT | 8-16 |
| 27 | Three Point % | 50 |
| 13-22 | FT | 17-23 |
| 59 | Free Throw % | 74 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 36 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 17 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 11 | Assists | 17 |
| 10 | Steals | 13 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 18 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 21 | Fouls | 22 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 34 |
Game Information
Venue: Joseph G. Echols Hall
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 3,016 | Capacity:
Location: Norfolk, VA
Attendance: 3,016 | 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 |