BALTIMORE, Md. - The Norfolk State women's basketball team earned their 20th win of the season against Coppin State on Saturday defeating the Eagles, 64-51.

The Spartans (20-5, 9-1 MEAC) are on an eight game win-streak and are winning by an average of 29 points.

The Spartans have won their last four consecutive games against the Eagles (9-15, 6-4 MEAC) dating back to Jan. 21, 2023. They last defeated the Eagles on Jan. 2 of this year, 61-53, at Joseph Echols Hall.

Kierra Wheeler was the leading scorer for the Spartans finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds on 7-of-15 shooting from the floor. She was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. The Spartans went 16-18 from the free-throw line in the game for 88.9 percent.

In the second best three-point shooting performance as a team this season, the Spartans knocked down six of their 13 three-pointers at 46.2 percent. Freshmen guards Da'Brya Clark and Anjanae Richardson knocked down four combined.

For the 18th time this season, the Spartans have collected 10 or more steals in a game. Two Spartans had multi-steal games: Niya Fields (5) and Diamond Johnson (5). Collecting 12 steals alowed the Spartans to convert 15 points off turnovers.

Checking The Box Score

• Wheeler scored 22 points and secured 11 rebounds for her 11th double-double of the season
• Diamond finished with 10 points, three steals, two assists, and two rebounds
• Niya Fields finished with five points, five steals, four assists, and four rebounds
• Four Spartans scored in double-digits: Kierra Wheeler (22), Diamond Johnson (10), Da'Brya Clark (10), and Anjanae Richardson (10)
• The Spartans went 16-18 from the free-throw line (88.9 percent), second best this season

News & Notes

• Norfolk State improved to 20-5, 9-1 in the MEAC following the win
• Coppin State fell to 9-15, 6-4 MEAC following the loss
• The Spartans have won the last four match-ups against the Eagles
• The Spartans are in first place in the conference with a 9-1 record
• The Spartans own a eight game win streak 

UP NEXT
The Spartans stay in Baltimore, M.d. to take on Morgan State on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Hill Field House.

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