Norfolk State has fallen short in each of the last two MEAC Tournaments. The Spartans' quest to get back to the NCAA Tournament got off to a good start Wednesday night.
Norfolk State avoided a dreaded upset against no. 8 seed Maryland Eastern Shore as it kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Jalen Myers had 22 points and top-seeded Norfolk State beat No. 8 seed Maryland-Eastern Shore 77-70 on Wednesday night to begin the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament.