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MEAC Tournament - South Carolina State Falls 78-73 to Norfolk State - Recap

South Carolina State was burned for 30 points by Nic Thomas on Wednesday as Norfolk State picked up a 78-73 win at Norfolk Scope Arena.

Norfolk State got 17 points from Mastadi Pitt and another 8 points from Derrik Jamerson Jr.. Mastadi Pitt contributed 7 assists, while Steven Whitley cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

South Carolina State got a 16-point performance from Ian Kinard, who was supported by 13 points from Damani Applewhite. Janai Raynor Powell had 9 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina State, while Ian Kinard grabbed 13 rebounds.

Norfolk State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

South Carolina State had a 32-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.