Morgan State Bears @ Norfolk State Spartans
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MORG | 36 | 49 | 85 |
NORF | 36 | 53 | 89 |
Matthews leads Norfolk St. past Morgan St. 89-85
NORFOLK, Va. -- — J.J. Matthews had 21 points as Norfolk State narrowly defeated Morgan State 89-85 on Sunday.
Matthews made 9 of 11 from the free throw line. He added seven rebounds.
Jalen Hawkins had 13 points and six rebounds for Norfolk State (5-4, 1-1 Mid-Eastern Conference). Devante Carter added 12 points. Joe Bryant Jr. had 12 points.
De’Torrion Ware scored a career-high 30 points and had 10 rebounds for the Bears (5-3, 1-1). Trevor Moore added 17 points. Troy Baxter had 15 points.
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Game Information
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Jose Carrion
Referee:Matt Lee
Referee:Lionel Butler
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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