NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk State used a dominant late first-half run and controlled the second half to pull away from Delaware State, earning a 75-58 victory at Echols Hall.  

The Spartans were led by Anthony McComb III with 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Devon Ellis (17), Elijah Jamison (12), and Keyontae Lewis (10) joined McComb in double-digit scoring. 

The opening ten minutes featured seven ties and several lead changes before the Spartans found their rhythm. Anthony McComb III opened the scoring with a three, while Devon Ellis and Elijah Jamison added interior baskets to keep NSU even at 16-16.

Norfolk State's defense then flipped the game, steals and transition chances fueled a surge highlighted by fastbreak dunks, a Keyontae Lewis and-one, and an Adrean Newton three pointer. The Spartans used a 17-2 closing run to build a 15-point lead before settling for a 39-26 halftime advantage. 

Norfolk State carried that momentum into the second half, quickly stretching the margin to 20 behind consecutive Ellis scores and a Jordan Leaks three. The Spartans repeatedly turned turnovers into transition points while Jamison and McComb controlled the paint and glass.

Delaware State answered with a 10-0 run midway through the half to cut the deficit to 61-51 with 6:44 remaining, but Norfolk State responded immediately. 

Lewis added second-chance points, Jamison scored inside late, and Leaks sealed the game at the free throw line as the Spartans closed on a 14-7 run to secure the win. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE 

• FINAL: Norfolk State 75, Delaware State 58  
• Anthony McComb III: 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. 
• Additional Players in Double Digits: Devon Ellis (17), Elijah Jamison (12), Keyontae Lewis (10) 
• TEAM STATS    
  • Field Goal Percentage: NSU 54.0% | DSU 36.6%  
  • Rebounds: NSU 38 | DSU 25 
  • Assists: NSU 11 | DSU 4 
  • Free Throws: NSU 16-of-27 | DSU 26-of-36 
  • On Court Points: NSU 66 | DSU 32 
  • Bench Points: NSU 18 | DSU 34 
  • Fastbreak Points: NSU 17 | DSU 7 
  • Points in the Paint: NSU 38 | DSU 20 
  • Second Chance Points: NSU 17 | DSU 4 

SPARTAN NEWS & NOTES 

• Head Coach Robert Jones is two wins away from earning his 250th career coaching victory.  
• Elijah Jamison is four points shy of reaching the 1,000-point milestone for his career.  
• Norfolk State has won both games in the series this season, including a 66-64 win in Dover on Jan. 10.  

UP NEXT 

Norfolk State hits the road for the first time since Jan. 31, to take on the Hawks of Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday, Feb. 16. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be regionally broadcast on the DSN Network.