Dillard Plays Norfolk State for Education Night

NORFOLK, VA– Dec. 11, 2025 (Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall) Norfolk State overwhelmed Dillard from the opening tip and never looked back, rolling to a 100–54 win Thursday morning in Norfolk. The Spartans set the tone immediately with a 28–11 first quarter, followed it with a 29-point second period, and carried a 57–26 lead into halftime on the way to the 46-point final margin.


- 1st quarter: Norfolk State jumped out early behind pace and pressure, taking a 28–11 lead.
- 2nd quarter: The Spartans widened the gap with another big frame (29–15) to go up 57–26 at the break.
- 2nd half: Norfolk State stayed aggressive and efficient, winning the final two quarters 43–28 to finish the job.

Norfolk State's efficiency and activity showed up across the box score:
- Shooting:Norfolk State shot 59.5% (44–74) from the field, compared to Dillard's 31.1% (23–74).
- Ball movement: The Spartans posted 27 assists, consistently generating clean looks.
- Defense/pressure: Norfolk State forced Dillard into 28 turnovers and turned those disruptions into a steady stream of transition chances.
- Perimeter edge: Norfolk State hit 7 threes (7–19, 36.8%), while Dillard went 0–9 from three.

Standout performers:

Norfolk State
- Da'Brya Clark delivered a dominant scoring performance with 34 points on 15–24 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 5 steals.
- Anjanae Richardson filled the stat sheet with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals, impacting the game on both ends.
- Jasha Clinton keyed the offense with 10 points and a game-high 7 assists.
- Off the bench, Jenesis Hill scored 10 points (5–7), Niyah Gaston knocked down 3 threes on the way to 9 points, and Ciara Bailey was perfect from the field (*5–5*) for 11 points with 2 blocks.

Dillard
- D'Mya Ferguson led Dillard with 26 points on 11–26 shooting and added 8 rebounds.
- Kayla Terry contributed 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks, providing interior presence.
- Dillard struggled to find consistency elsewhere, with the team missing all nine three-point attempts and committing turnovers that repeatedly short-circuited possessions.

 By the numbers
- **Rebounding:** Norfolk State **38**, Dillard **35** (fairly even), but the Spartans' efficiency and turnovers created separation.
- **Steals:** Norfolk State **20** vs. Dillard **11**, reflecting the Spartans' disruptive defense.
- **Attendance:** **3,124**.

Norfolk State's combination of elite shooting, relentless defensive pressure, and unselfish offense produced a wire-to-wire win and a triple-digit scoring day, while Dillard's cold perimeter shooting and turnover trouble made it difficult to keep pace.

-Bleu Devils-