South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Norfolk State Spartans
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
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Alex Langley
Referee:Sean Gaskins
Referee:Isaiah Rivers
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State | 6-2 | - | 10-13 |
| Howard | 6-3 | 0.5 | 16-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 5-3 | 1 | 9-14 |
| South Carolina State | 4-3 | 1.5 | 6-17 |
| Norfolk State | 5-4 | 1.5 | 12-14 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-5 | 2.5 | 8-18 |
| Coppin State | 3-6 | 3.5 | 5-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-8 | 5.5 | 6-18 |
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