ELON, N.C. – The Norfolk State women's basketball team closed out its 2025 non-conference schedule with a 58-41 setback to the Elon Phoenix on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21. Norfolk State moves to 5-10 on the season, while Elon improves to 4-7.
Da'Brya Clark led the Spartans with 14 points, while Jasha Clinton added six points in the contest.
Elon opened the game on a 12-0 run before Norfolk State got on the scoreboard at the 5:36 mark of the first quarter on a layup from Carmen Kweti. Kweti's basket ignited an 18-6 Spartan run that spanned two quarters, knotting the score at 18 midway through the second quarter.
The Phoenix briefly regained momentum with a 7-0 surge to take a 25-18 lead, but Norfolk State responded with an 11-3 run to close the half, taking a 29-28 advantage into halftime.
Elon reclaimed control coming out of the break, opening the third quarter on an 8-0 run. Norfolk State answered with six straight points to pull within two, 35-33, with 2:30 remaining in the period. However, Elon knocked down two three-pointers in the final two minutes to take a 43-35 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Phoenix opened the final stanza with a decisive 12-0 run, extending their lead to 55-35. Clark halted the run with a layup and later added a free throw and a three-pointer in the closing moments, but Elon held on for the 58-41 victory.
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
- Final Score: Elon 58, Norfolk State 41
- Da'Brya Clark: 14 points, one rebound, one block and one steal
- Ciara Bailey recorded five rebounds to lead the team, while Jasha Clinton and Anjanae Richardson finished with three steals.
- Norfolk State shot 28.8 percent from the field (15-of-52), 26.7 percent from three-point range (4-of-15), and 63.6 percent from the free throw line (7-of-11).
NEWS & NOTES
- Norfolk State falls to 5-10
- Head coach Jermaine Woods sits six wins away from career victory No. 50
UP NEXT
Norfolk State returns to action in the New Year, opening MEAC conference play on the road at North Carolina Central on January 3.
