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Norfolk State Spartans vs North Carolina Central Eagles Recap - North Carolina Central Wins 70-67

Justin Wright scored 20 points leading North Carolina Central to a 70-67 victory over Norfolk State at McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium on Monday.

North Carolina Central got 17 points from Alex Caldwell and another 17 points from Kris Monroe. Nicolas Fennell contributed 5 assists, while Kris Monroe cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Norfolk State got 18 points from Joe Bryant Jr. in a losing cause and another 17 points from Dana Tate Jr.. Christian Ings contributed 4 assists for them, while Dana Tate Jr. had 8 rebounds.

North Carolina Central trailed at halftime, 34-31.

Norfolk State had a 41-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

North Carolina Central heads into a battle against Morgan State. Norfolk State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Maryland-Eastern Shore.