NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Norfolk State dominated South Carolina State 93-52 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Echols Hall. The Spartans led wire-to-wire, building a 47-23 halftime advantage and maintaining control throughout. Anjanae Richardson led Norfolk State with 17 points and 7 assists. Carmen Kweti posted a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Cire Worley added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Lemyiah Harris scored 16 points for the Bulldogs, who have lost four straight. Norfolk State improved to 14-12 overall, while South Carolina State fell to 5-21.

NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — The Norfolk State Spartans delivered a commanding performance from start to finish, overwhelming the South Carolina State Bulldogs 93-52 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Echols Hall. The Spartans, who improved to 14-12 overall, never trailed and built a double-digit lead by the end of the first quarter, which they expanded steadily throughout the contest. The Bulldogs, who fell to 5-21, struggled with offensive consistency and turnovers against Norfolk State’s relentless pressure. The most pivotal segment of the game came early, as Norfolk State established immediate control. The Spartans opened with a 9-0 run, capitalizing on early South Carolina State misses and turnovers. A three-pointer from Cire Worley and a pull-up jumper by Jasha Clinton set the tone before the Bulldogs managed their first score. Norfolk State’s defensive intensity forced eight first-quarter turnovers by South Carolina State, which the Spartans converted into easy transition opportunities. By the end of the period, Norfolk State led 24-14, a margin that would only grow as the game progressed. Norfolk State’s dominance was comprehensive, reflected in nearly every statistical category. The Spartans shot 45.9% from the field compared to South Carolina State’s 30.4%, and outscored the Bulldogs 34-16 in the paint. A decisive advantage on the glass saw Norfolk State grab 21 offensive rebounds, leading to 19 second-chance points and stifling any potential momentum from the visitors. The Spartans also forced 25 turnovers, generating 27 points off those miscues. The Spartans’ offensive execution was efficient, posting an offensive rating of 118.4 points per 100 possessions, while the Bulldogs managed only 64.9. Norfolk State also connected on 12 of 27 three-point attempts, a 44.4% clip, to keep the floor spaced and the defense honest. Anjanae Richardson led all scorers with 17 points for Norfolk State, adding 7 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in a complete floor game. Carmen Kweti, named the top star for the Spartans, recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds in just 18 minutes, alongside 3 assists and a block. Her activity on both ends epitomized Norfolk State’s effort. Cire Worley also posted a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Jasha Clinton facilitated the offense with 13 points and 8 assists. For South Carolina State, Lemyiah Harris provided a bright spot with a team-high 16 points. Monajah Ford added 10 points, and Kimora Smith contributed 8 points off the bench. The Bulldogs showed a brief spark in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 points, but the outcome was long decided. The victory continued a trend of lopsided results in the series this season, following Norfolk State’s 85-41 win in Orangeburg on Jan. 17. It also snapped a two-game losing skid for the Spartans in conference play. South Carolina State has now lost five consecutive games. National Statistical’s ELO system had projected Norfolk State with a 99.70 percent probability to win, a forecast borne out by the Spartans’ wire-to-wire control. The game was organized by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Looking ahead, South Carolina State travels to face Delaware State on Thursday. Norfolk State hits the road for its next contest, a Thursday matchup at Morgan State.

Preview: South Carolina State at Norfolk State Women’s Basketball NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — The Norfolk State Spartans will look to continue their push for a winning season when they host the struggling South Carolina State Bulldogs in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Echols Hall. Norfolk State (13-12 overall) enters the contest having won three of its last four, including a 77-45 rout of Delaware State on Feb. 14. The Spartans have found consistency behind guard Jasha Clinton, who averaged 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists over her last five games. In the previous meeting this season, Norfolk State dominated South Carolina State, 85-41, on Jan. 17. South Carolina State (5-20) seeks to end a six-game losing streak. The Bulldogs are coming off a narrow 68-65 home loss to North Carolina Central on Wednesday. Guard Lemyiah Harris has been a bright spot during the skid, averaging 13.8 points over her last five contests. She scored 19 points in the loss to North Carolina Central. The Bulldogs’ offense has sputtered, failing to reach 70 points in any game during their current losing streak and being held under 50 three times. They will need a significant performance from Harris and improved scoring support to challenge the Spartans on the road. Norfolk State, which has won four straight at home, will aim to control the tempo and leverage its defensive strength. The Spartans have held opponents to 58 points or fewer in three of their last four victories. The game is scheduled for a 4 p.m. tip-off on Saturday, Feb. 21. Following this matchup, Norfolk State travels to face Morgan State on Thursday, Feb. 26. South Carolina State’s next game is at Delaware State on the same date.