Howard University snapped a five-game win streak for Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon, handing it a 73-60 loss at Burr Gymnasium. The Bison went into halftime with a 41-25 lead and were able to hold off the Spartans for the final 20 minutes.
Tyana Walker scored 26 points to lead the way for Howard. Walker was dangerous from three-point land, connecting on 6-of-10 attempts. Walker was not the sole contributor though. The Bison’s offense delivered from many fronts, pouring in 1.11 points per possession on 65% shooting from the field. Three-point shooting was clearly a significant component of the offensive gameplan, as they knocked down 10-of-18 attempts from deep.
Norfolk State was led by Kierra Wheeler, who put up 21 points. The Spartans shot 23-of-59 (39%) from the field in this one, including 6-of-22 (27%) from the three-point line. Their shooting was part of larger offensive struggles that contributed to the loss. Norfolk State only mustered 0.88 points per possession on 47% true shooting.
- Howard hit a new season-high 10 threes
- Norfolk State struggled on the boards with just 25 total rebounds, a season-worst
- The teams combined to hit 16 threes
Howard earned a good win against a tough MEAC rival. The Bison’s next matchup is a Jan. 27 game against Morgan State at Hill Field House. Norfolk State took its first loss in conference play. The Spartans will look for an improved outcome in their next game, a Jan. 22 faceoff with Mary Washington at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
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