| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCST | 22 | 36 | 9 | 67 |
| NORF | 30 | 28 | 13 | 71 |
Norfolk State defeats South Carolina State 71-67 in OT
NORFOLK, Va. -- — Jamarii Thomas' 18 points helped Norfolk State defeat South Carolina State 71-67 in overtime on Saturday night.
Thomas shot 5 for 10 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free throw line for the Spartans (16-9, 6-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Jaylani Darden scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 8 from the field and 5 for 6 from the line. Tyrel Bladen was 4 of 4 shooting to finish with nine points.
Omar Croskey finished with 16 points for the Bulldogs (9-16, 4-4). Raquan Brown added 14 points and 13 rebounds for South Carolina State. In addition, Atiba Taylor had 11 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Alex Langley
- Sean Gaskins
- Isaiah Rivers
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Howard | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Morgan State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Delaware State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| South Carolina State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Coppin State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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