Bankston scores 22, Norfolk State routs Delaware State 97-58

Published Feb. 13, 2023 10:41 p.m. ET

Associated Press

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Kris Bankston scored 22 points as Norfolk State beat Delaware State 97-58 on Monday night.

Bankston also grabbed five rebounds and blocked six shots for the Spartans (18-7, 7-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Joe Bryant Jr. scored 19 points while shooting 5 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line. Terrance Jones shot 4 for 8, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.

O'Koye Parker led the Hornets (5-19, 3-7) with 19 points. Martez Robinson added 12 points and four steals Raymond Somerville also had 11 points and eight rebounds.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Norfolk State hosts Morgan State, while Delaware State hosts North Carolina Central.

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