STONY BROOK, N.Y. — On Sunday, Norfolk State secured a solid victory over Stony Brook, finishing the game with a score of 77-66. Leading the charge for Norfolk State was Brian Moore Jr., who contributed 18 points to the team’s efforts, shooting an impressive 6 of 7 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line.
In addition to Moore’s performance, Jalen Myers added 15 points, making 7 of his 11 attempts. Christian Ings also played a crucial role, scoring 11 points with a shooting line of 4 of 8 from the field and 3 of 4 from the charity stripe. The Spartans now hold a record of 6 wins and 3 losses for the season.
Meanwhile, the Seawolves struggled, with Joseph Octave leading the team by scoring 17 points. Andre Snoddy contributed with a double-double, totaling 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jared Frey also played well, finishing with 12 points and dishing out five assists.
Norfolk State took control of the game just over 11 minutes into the first half, establishing a lead that they would maintain throughout the contest. By halftime, the Spartans led 34-27, with Myers contributing seven points before the break. In the second half, Norfolk State went on a decisive 10-0 run, extending their lead to 17 points at 44-27 with 16:31 remaining, paving the way for their eventual victory.