WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Norfolk State men's basketball team dropped an 88-60 decision to Howard University on Saturday afternoon at Burr Gymnasium.
With the loss, Norfolk State falls to 10-14 overall and 3-4 in MEAC play, while Howard improves to 13-9 overall and 3-3 in conference action.
Jordan Leaks led the Spartans with 13 points, turning in a perfect shooting performance by going 5-of-5 from the field, 1-of-1 from three-point range, and 2-of-2 at the free throw line. Anthony McComb III added 11 points as the only other Spartan to reach double figures.
Howard jumped out to a quick start, scoring the game's first seven points before Elijah Jamison converted a layup to put Norfolk State on the board. A dunk by Bryce Harris pushed the Bison lead to 13-5, and a layup by Danas Kazakevicius extended the margin to 24-13.
By the 8:30 mark of the first half, Howard had already attempted 16 free throws, converting 14 of them. The Bison carried a 35-19 advantage into the under-four media timeout following an 11-6 run.
Norfolk State closed the half strong, outscoring Howard 8-7 down the stretch to trim the deficit to 42-28 at the break.
Howard maintained its momentum in the second half, building the lead to as many as 32 points at 83-51. The Bison secured the victory with an 88-60 final score.
UP NEXT
The Spartans return home on Saturday, Feb. 7, hosting North Carolina Central inside Echols Hall at 4:30 p.m. The matchup will feature participation in the nationwide "This Game Is No Secret" initiative.
ABOUT "THIS GAME IS NO SECRET"
This Game Is No Secret is a nationwide initiative honoring John McLendon and the historic 1944 Secret Game, celebrating the integration of basketball through education, awareness, and action.
The initiative promotes social justice and equality by encouraging teams across the country to wear "THIS GAME IS NO SECRET" shirts and use their platforms to share Coach McLendon's story while raising awareness about the ongoing fight against racism in college basketball and beyond.
