Thomas proves clutch, leads Norfolk St. past FAMU 80-71
NORFOLK, Va. -- Nic Thomas scored 20 points and made all 12 of his foul shots -- 10 in the final 2:15 -- and Norfolk State beat Florida A&M 80-71 on Monday night.
Desmond Williams went on his own 8-2 run in which he made all six of his foul shots and a layup to bring the Rattlers to 66-58. Justin Ravenel's 4-point play closed the gap to 69-62 before Thomas sealed it from the line. Norfolk State (6-16, 4-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic) led 36-28 at halftime and extended the lead to 60-45 with a pair of Alex Long foul shots with seven minutes left.
Steven Whitley added 17 points and seven rebounds and Kyle Williams scored 12 for the Spartans, who owned a 44-25 rebound advantage. Norfolk State has won three of its last four and snapped the Rattlers' two-game win streak.
Ravenel led Florida A&M (4-19, 3-4) with 21 points, Williams scored 19 and Elijah Mayes 16.
Game Information
- Referees:
- William Humes
- Raymie Styons
- La'Kenneth Kindred
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 15-3 | - | 20-12 |
| Jackson State | 14-4 | 1 | 16-18 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 13-5 | 2 | 17-16 |
| Alabama State | 12-6 | 3 | 19-15 |
| Texas Southern | 12-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| Alcorn State | 11-7 | 4 | 11-21 |
| Florida A&M | 10-8 | 5 | 14-17 |
| Grambling | 7-11 | 8 | 12-22 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-12 | 9 | 10-22 |
| Prairie View A&M | 4-14 | 11 | 5-27 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-15 | 12 | 6-25 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-17 | 14 | 3-28 |
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 11-3 | - | 24-10 |
| South Carolina State | 11-3 | - | 20-13 |
| Delaware State | 8-6 | 3 | 16-14 |
| Morgan State | 7-7 | 4 | 14-18 |
| Howard | 7-7 | 4 | 12-20 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-8 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Coppin State | 4-10 | 7 | 6-24 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 2-12 | 9 | 6-25 |
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