Norfolk State Spartans @ Morgan State Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NORF | 28 | 44 | 72 |
MORG | 42 | 47 | 89 |
Morgan State upsets Norfolk State 89-72
BALTIMORE -- Rasean Simpson had 18 points and nine rebounds and Andre Horne Jr. hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 more to help Morgan State upset Norfolk State 89-72 Wednesday night.
Morgan State, which shot 51 percent in the first half, held a 42-28 lead behind Horne's 13 points and Kyle Thomas' 10. Thomas capped the first-half scoring with a 3-pointer from the corner -- for MSU's sixth 3.
The Bears outscored the Spartans 9-2 to open the second half and led 51-30.
Thomas finished with 16 points, Donte Pretlow added 13 and Cedric Blossom had seven assists for Morgan State (7-20 5-9 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), which entered the game ranked last in the league.
D'Shon Taylor had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Norfolk State (14-15-10-4), which remains in third place. The Spartans were just 2 of 18 from 3-point range.
Game Information
Baltimore, MD
Referee:William Covington Sr.
Referee:Terry Moore
Referee:William Covington
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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