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Norfolk State Spartans at North Carolina Central Eagles

· NCAA Men's Basketball
Norfolk State Spartans
10-13, 2-10 Away
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
63 - 69
North Carolina Central Eagles
10-12, 8-0 Home

Keyser helps North Carolina Central beat Norfolk State 69-63

The Eagles were down by as many as 15 points early in the second half but went on an 18-3 run down the stretch to take a 65-59 lead into the final minute. Keyser hit a jumper and followed it with two free throws in the final :24 seconds to seal the win.

Norfolk State (10-13, 6-2) was knocked out of first place by North Carolina A&T on Saturday and now finds itself tied for second with NC Central (10-12, 6-2).

Deven Palmer scored 13 points and Jibri Blount added 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead NC Central. Justin Whatley contributed 10 points.

Devante Carter scored 14 points to lead Norfolk State, with Tyrese Jenkins chipping in 12 points off the bench and Jermaine Bishop contributing 10 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

North Carolina Central travels to Coppin State Saturday. Norfolk State plays host to Delaware State Saturday.

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Recent Plays

2nd 0:00 End of Game 63 - 69
2nd 0:00 End of 2nd half 63 - 69
2nd 0:00 North Carolina Central Defensive Rebound. 63 - 69
2nd 0:00 Steven Whitley missed Three Point Jumper. 63 - 69
2nd 0:03 Spirit Ricks Offensive Rebound. 63 - 69

Statistics

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24-52 FG 25-50
46 Field Goal % 50
8-22 3PT 7-22
36 Three Point % 32
7-12 FT 12-16
58 Free Throw % 75
30 Rebounds 28
6 Offensive Rebounds 4
24 Defensive Rebounds 24
15 Assists 12
3 Steals 5
3 Blocks 2
16 Turnovers 15
1 Team Turnovers 0
16 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
20 Fouls 18
15 Largest Lead 6

Game Information

Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena

Location: Durham, NC
Attendance: 1,486 | 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
Full Standings