North Carolina Central Eagles @ Norfolk State Spartans
13-11, 5-4 MEAC
74
13-11, 5-4 MEAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 30 | 44 | 74 |
NORF | 26 | 54 | 80 |
17-9, 7-2 MEAC
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17-9, 7-2 MEAC
Thomas scores 28 as Norfolk State tops North Carolina Central 80-74
NORFOLK, Va. -- — Jamarii Thomas scored 28 points to help Norfolk State defeat North Carolina Central 80-74 on Monday night.
Thomas added six rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Spartans (17-9, 7-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Allen Betrand had 16 points and Kuluel Mading scored 13.
The Eagles (13-11, 5-4) were led by Po'Boigh King's 18 points. Fred Cleveland Jr. added 14 points and four assists. Ja'Darius Harris scored 13.
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Game Information
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Mike Millione
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal
Referee:J.D. Ralls
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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