| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORF | 24 | 52 | 76 |
| BCU | 33 | 51 | 84 |
Pope lifts Bethune-Cookman past Norfolk St. 84-76
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Cletrell Pope had 20 points and 15 rebounds as Bethune-Cookman topped Norfolk State 84-76 on Saturday.
Malik Maitland had 18 points and eight assists for Bethune-Cookman (11-13, 6-4 Mid-Eastern Conference), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Dondre Duffus added 14 points. Shawntrez Davis had 10 points for the hosts.
Steven Whitley scored a season-high 23 points plus 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Spartans (13-11, 8-1), whose eight-game win streak ended with the loss. Derrik Jamerson Jr. added 16 points. BJ Fitzgerald had 10 points.
The Wildcats leveled the season series against the Spartans with the win. Norfolk State defeated Bethune-Cookman 75-68 on Jan. 14. Bethune-Cookman plays Howard at home on Monday. Norfolk State plays Florida A&M on the road on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Frankie Bordeaux
- Jackie Sanders
- Carl Blair
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 |
2023-24 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | 14-4 | - | 21-15 |
| Alcorn State | 13-5 | 1 | 14-18 |
| Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 2 | 16-17 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 11-7 | 3 | 17-17 |
| Jackson State | 11-7 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alabama A&M | 9-9 | 5 | 12-23 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8-10 | 6 | 13-18 |
| Alabama State | 8-10 | 6 | 13-19 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-13 | 9 | 10-21 |
| Florida A&M | 4-14 | 10 | 6-23 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 13 | 1-30 |
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