Men’s Basketball Recap, Dec. 20

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Norfolk State def. Grambling - 76-70
Delaware State def. Alabama State - 83-80
Longwood (Big South) def. NC Central - 82-67


Norfolk State def. Grambling - 76-70

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Norfolk State senior Brian Moore Jr. produced a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double on Friday evening, helping Norfolk State stave off a fierce comeback from Grambling State.
 
The Spartans (8-6) earned a 76-70 victory over the Tigers (2-9) at Mohegan Sun Arena, closing out their time at the HBCU Chris Paul Classic. With the win, Norfolk State improved to 6-0 in Chris Paul events, dating back to the 2021-22 season.  
 
Christian Ings put together a quiet but nearly flawless performance statistically, scoring 13 points on a 6-of-6 shooting day with two assists and no turnovers.

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Delaware State def. Alabama State - 83-80

UNCASVILLE, CT --The Delaware State men's basketball team shot 50 percent from beyond the arc on the way to an 83-80 win against the Alabama State Hornets at Mohegan Sun Arena Friday.

The Hornets (7-6) had three players score in double figures, led by Robert Smith, who had 26 points. Martaz Robinson added 23 points, six rebounds and two steals and Kaseem Watson helped out with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists.

The Delaware State offense was very productive from three point land, making nine threes on 18 attempts. Smith was the most prolific shooter for the Hornets, draining seven treys in the contest.

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Longwood (Big South) def. NC Central - 82-67

DURHAM, N.C. – In the second game played against Longwood University this season, the North Carolina Central University men's basketball team fell 82-67 on Friday evening in McDougald-McLendon Arena less than one week after beating the Lancers in Farmville, Va. 

Junior guard Po'Boigh King scored 21 points on 50 percent shooting and grabbed a team-high six rebounds. Senior guard Keishon Porter was the only other Eagle in double figures with 10 points. 

Redshirt senior Isaac Parson was one point shy of a double-double, dishing out 10 assists on the night.

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