Kelly scores 21, Norfolk St. beats Mid-Atlantic Christian
NORFOLK, Va. -- C.J. Kelly had 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting and Derrik Jamerson scored 17, including four 3-pointers, to help Norfolk State beat Mid-Atlantic Christian 108-50 on Thursday night.
BJ Fitzgerald added 15 points, while Jordan Butler and Alex Long each had four of Norfolk State's 11 blocks.
Kelly made two free throws and then hit a 3-pointer to spark an 18-0 run that made it 29-10 when he made another 3 midway through the first half. The Spartans took a 52-21 lead into halftime and a 14-2 spurt early in the second half gave Norfolk State a 40-point lead with nearly 15 minutes to play.
Greg Bloodsworth led the Mustangs with 17 points.
Norfolk State scored 37 points off 24 Mid-Atlantic Christian turnovers outrebounded the Mustangs 59-39.
Mid-Atlantic Christian, a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, made just 17 of 67 (25.4 percent) from the field, including 4 of 25 from 3-point range.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin Ricks
- Eugene Griffen
- Kendell Ridley
2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
North Carolina Central | 9-5 | 2 | 18-13 |
Howard | 9-5 | 2 | 18-17 |
South Carolina State | 9-5 | 2 | 14-18 |
Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 11-20 |
Delaware State | 6-8 | 5 | 15-19 |
Maryland-Eastern Shore | 4-10 | 7 | 9-20 |
Coppin State | 1-13 | 10 | 2-27 |