Clark leads Spartans past North Carolina Central, 58-45

Spartans stay near top of MEAC standings with home victory

Feb. 7, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Norfolk State women's basketball defeated North Carolina Central 58-45 in a MEAC conference matchup. Da'Brya Clark led the Spartans with a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Anjanae Richardson added 10 points. The win marked a career milestone for head coach Jermaine Woods, who reached 50 wins at Norfolk State.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Norfolk State near the top of the MEAC standings, as they improved to 11-12 overall and 6-2 in conference play. North Carolina Central dropped to 5-15 overall and 1-6 in the MEAC.

The details

The game was tightly contested in the first quarter, with the lead changing hands several times. North Carolina Central carried a 3-point lead into the second quarter, but Norfolk State responded with a 9-0 run to take control. The Spartans maintained their lead for the rest of the game, pulling away in the fourth quarter to seal the 58-45 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon.

The players

Da'Brya Clark

A standout player for the Norfolk State Spartans, registering a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Anjanae Richardson

Provided additional scoring support for the Spartans with 10 points.

Jermaine Woods

The head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans, who reached 50 wins at the helm of the team with this victory.

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The takeaway

Norfolk State's strong defensive effort and balanced scoring attack led them to a key conference win over North Carolina Central, keeping them near the top of the MEAC standings and marking a career milestone for head coach Jermaine Woods.