It got here right down to the wire, however Norfolk State made sufficient performs down the stretch to carry off Howard College for its second-consecutive MEAC title.
NSU beat Howard 51-46 as the 2 groups matched up within the title sport for the third consecutive 12 months. Â
The 2 groups have been tied at 41 with simply over 5 minutes to go. Each groups went on runs, however NSU was capable of hit its free throws and put the sport out of attain within the ultimate seconds.
Diamond Johnson was named MEAC Match Most Excellent Participant. Johnson recorded 12 factors, 4 rebounds, and two assists within the win. Her teammate, Kierra Wheeler, got here up huge as properly. The MEAC Participant of the 12 months led Norfolk State with a 22-point, 15-rebound double-double on Saturday.Â
This marks the primary time the Norfolk State girls have received back-to-back MEAC Match titles. The final time NSU received back-to-back titles was in 1995 and 1996 as a member of the CIAA.
Norfolk State improved to 27-5 general, 13-1 in MEAC play because it introduced house the common season title as properly.
The Spartans will now await their NCAA Match project. The sphere shall be revealed by the event committee at 8 p.m. on Sunday night.
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