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Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Norfolk State officially named Michael Vick its head football coach Friday, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program. Vick's addition was unanimously approved by the school's board of visitors, Norfolk...
Drexel takes on Norfolk State following Baker's 20-point performance
Drexel Dragons (3-5) at Norfolk State Spartans (10-3) Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drexel faces Norfolk State after Amaris Baker scored 20 points in Drexel's 101-51 loss to the Florida State Seminoles. The Spartans have gone 4-0...
Michael Vick accepts head coaching job at Norfolk State
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Michael Vick has agreed to become the head coach at Norfolk State in a return to football for the former NFL star, who has never coached at any level. The 44-year-old Vick announced on his Facebook page on Tuesday night that he has accepted the job. Norfolk...
Norfolk State hosts Drexel after Baker's 20-point performance
Drexel Dragons (3-5) at Norfolk State Spartans (10-3) Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Drexel visits Norfolk State after Amaris Baker scored 20 points in Drexel's 101-51 loss to the Florida State Seminoles. The Spartans have gone 4-0...
Northeastern defeats Old Dominion 75-71
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Rashad King's 21 points helped Northeastern defeat Old Dominion 75-71 on Sunday. King added nine rebounds for the Huskies (8-3). LA Pratt added 15 points while going 7 of 14 from the field while they also had six rebounds. Masai Troutman shot 4 for 7 (0 for 3...
US Navy Sailor charged with negligent homicide following patrol boat incident in Virginia
YORKTOWN, Va. (AP) — A U.S. Navy sailor has been charged in the death of a fellow service member in Virginia after officials said the sailor operated a military patrol boat in a negligent manner, the Navy announced Monday. The Navy said in a news release that it's not releasing...
Norfolk State secures 67-58 victory against Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Brian Moore Jr.'s 20 points helped Norfolk State defeat Hampton 67-58 on Saturday. Moore shot 7 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Spartans (4-1). Christian Ings added 16 points while going 4 of 8 from the floor,...
Jalen Daniels passes for 2 TD and runs for another score as Norfolk State beats Delaware State
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Jalen Daniels passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Kevon King added two rushing touchdowns and Norfolk State beat Delaware State 38-19 on Saturday. Norfolk State closed the first half with Grandin Willcox's 48-yard field goal to get within 13-10. Then...
Norfolk State faces Hampton after Moore's 31-point performance
Norfolk State Spartans (3-1) at Hampton Pirates (1-2) Hampton, Virginia; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -2.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Norfolk State visit Hampton after Brian Moore Jr. scored 31 points in Norfolk...
Norfolk State visits Hampton after Moore's 31-point performance
Norfolk State Spartans (3-1) at Hampton Pirates (1-2) Hampton, Virginia; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State visits Hampton after Brian Moore Jr. scored 31 points in Norfolk State's 84-73 loss to the William & Mary Tribe. Hampton finished...
