| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORF | 23 | 45 | 68 |
| NCAT | 38 | 33 | 71 |
Boykins gives NC A&T 71-68 win over Norfolk State
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Denzel Keyes scored 21 points and Devonte Boykins hit a 3-pointer with 8.1 seconds left to give North Carolina A&T a 71-68 win over Norfolk State on Thursday afternoon, in a game that was postponed twice by weather.
The Aggies (11-8, 4-0 Mideastern Atlantic Conference) used a 25-8 run to open a 38-23 lead at the half. The Spartans (3-15, 1-2) used a 22-6 run to start the second half, taking a 45-44 lead on a layup by Kyle Williams at the 13:34 mark.
It was tight from there, although NC A&T never trailed after a 3-point play by Keyes made it 51-50 midway through the half.
The Aggies put together a five-point lead with 90 seconds left as Boykins followed a pair of Aaren Edmead free throws with a 3-pointer. Norfolk State answered quickly with a 3 from Mastadi Pitt at 1:09 and a layup by Steve Whitley with 36 seconds to go.
Boykins, who had 12 points, and Keyes both had four 3-pointers as the Aggies went 10 of 20 from distance to go with 17-of-21 shooting at the foul line..
Alex Long had 15 points for the Spartans, who were 9 of 23 behind the arc and 3 of 6 at the line.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jackie Sanders
- Eric Benson
- Joseph Major
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 3-0 | - | 8-11 |
| Norfolk State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
| South Carolina State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-12 |
| Morgan State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-12 |
| Delaware State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-10 |
| Coppin State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 3-16 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 6-1 | - | 12-8 |
| Charleston | 5-1 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Towson | 5-1 | 0.5 | 10-9 |
| UNC Wilmington | 4-2 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| Elon | 4-2 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Delaware | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-8 |
| Drexel | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| Campbell | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-11 |
| Monmouth | 3-3 | 2.5 | 5-14 |
| Hampton | 3-5 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Hofstra | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Northeastern | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Stony Brook | 0-6 | 5.5 | 4-15 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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