Norfolk State men triumph, women stumble on opening night

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- It was a night of mixed results at Echols Hall to begin the 2026-2027 college basketball campaign.

The Norfolk State men rolled past Regent, 68-45, while the Spartan women were stunned by Virginia State, 63-62.

Robert Jones watched his squad jump out to a 35-15 halftime lead and cruise down the stretch for the victory. The Spartans swelled their lead to as many as 28 points and were never challenged during the contest against the Royals, who hail from Division III…

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