NORFOLK, Va. (Courtesy of NSU Athletics) – The Norfolk State women’s basketball team has won four consecutive games after defeating Delaware State 79-52 at home Saturday afternoon on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
The Spartans (16-5, 5-1 MEAC) stay undefeated at home with the win over the Hornets (6-13, 2-4 MEAC) in a dominant performance by junior forward Kierra Wheeler. The Spartans are now 6-0 at home this season.
Wheeler finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for her ninth double-double of the season. Diamond Johnson had 14 points while Paris Mullins finished with a career high 12 points. Mullins was perfect from the floor in a career performance from here that saw her also collect a career high five rebounds.
NIya Fields secured five steals to go along with nine points and five assists for her fourth consecutive game with multiple steals. Fields has had a steal in every game this year (21).
The Spartans led the entire game against the Hornets, never surrendering the lead. During this win streak the Spartans are averaging 75 points per game and are winning by an average 27 points.
By out rebounding the Hornets by 10 the Spartans were able to garner 22 more shots. This is also the second straight game that the Spartans have caused 20 or more turnovers, after causing 21 in this game.
This win marks the seventh straight win for the Spartans over the Hornets.
Checking The Box Score
- First instance this year where the Spartans shoot perfect from the free throw line (8-8)
- Paris Mullins finished with career highs in points (12) and rebounds (5)
- Mullens also finished the game perfect from the floor (5-of-5)
- Three Spartans scored in double-figures: Kierra Wheeler (17), Diamond Johnson (14), and Paris Mullins (12)
News & Notes
- Norfolk State improved to 16-5, 5-1 in the MEAC following the win
- Delaware State fell to 6-13, 2-4 MEAC following the loss
- The Spartans play the Hornets again on Saturday, Mar. 2
- The Spartans are in first place in the conference with a 5-1 record
- The Spartans own a four game win streak
- The Spartans remain undefeated at home
UP NEXT
The Spartans will hit the road to face Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Princess Anne, M.D. The matchup will air on Spartan Showcase and WNSB 91.1 FM.