Pitt scores 17 to lead Norfolk St. over Delaware St. 74-66

Mar 5, 2019, 03:57 am

DOVER, Del. -- Mastadi Pitt had 17 points as Norfolk State topped Delaware State 74-66 on Monday night.

Nic Thomas had 14 points and seven rebounds for Norfolk State (19-11, 14-1 Mid-Eastern Conference), which earned its sixth straight win. C.J. Kelly added 11 points. Armani Branch had seven rebounds for the visiting team.

Jonathan Mitchell had 14 points and eight rebounds for the Hornets (5-23, 2-13). Kevin Larkin added 12 points. Ameer Bennett had 12 points.

Saleik Edwards, who was second on the Hornets in scoring heading into the contest with 11 points per game, shot only 20 percent for the game (2 of 10).

The Spartans improve to 2-0 against the Hornets this season. Norfolk State defeated Delaware State 77-63 on Jan. 5. Norfolk State finishes out the regular season against Howard at home on Thursday. Delaware State finishes out the regular season against Maryland Eastern Shore on the road on Thursday.

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