Grambling State and Norfolk State will meet on Friday afternoon in their second game of the Chris Paul HCBU Challenge.
On Friday afternoon, Norfolk State and Grambling State will square off in Connecticut as they play their second game in the Chris Paul HCBU Challenge presented by Wal Mart. The Tigers came into this week’s tournament with a record of 2-7 so far and have struggled recently. Prior to Thursday night’s game against Delaware State, Grambling State was on a two-game losing streak with the most recent being a 75-65 loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Monday.
Against the Lions, Mikale Stevenson and Chilaydrien Newton led the offensive efforts with 16 points each, while Kintavious Dozier rounded out the double digit scorers with 11 points. Antwan Burnett and P.J. Eason each pulled down four rebounds to lead on the boards. Collectively, the team shot 46 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc, but the Tigers could not keep the Lions within reach as the game progressed and the lead was extended.
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Game Date: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
Game Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN U
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The Spartans brought a three-game losing streak into tournament play and prior to the opener against Alabama State last night were 6-6 so far on the season. The team’s last time on the court ahead of the tournament was played on Sunday against Northern Kentucky and resulted in a 71-62 defeat on the road. Brian Moore Jr., Christian Ings, Terrance Jones and Kuluel Mading each scored 12 points to lead the Spartans in scoring. Jalen Myers pulled down seven rebounds to lead the Spartans on the boards. The team shot well from the field at 46 percent, but struggled from long range at 31 percent, an area the Spartans will certainly need to improve upon before getting into the thick of conference play.
Grambling State and Norfolk State have only met once in their histories and the game went in the Spartans’ favor with a 70-63 victory back in 2021. Tune in on Friday afternoon to see which of these teams can add another win to their record ahead of the holiday break.
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