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
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 |
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