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Norfolk State defeats Regent 68-45
Laster scored 18 points and Norfolk State led by 20 at halftime in a rout that opened the Spartans’ season.
- On Monday, Norfolk State opened its 2026-2027 season with mixed results at Echols Hall: the men defeated Regent 68-45, while the Spartan women fell narrowly to Virginia State 63-62.
- Both programs tipped off their 2026-2027 college basketball campaign at Echols Hall, marking the start of the season with contrasting fortunes for the respective Norfolk State teams.
- Head coach Robert Jones watched his squad dominate the Royals with a 28-point lead, as Bahsil Laster paced the men with 18 points and seven rebounds, supported by J.C. Riley's 12 points and Jordan Skyers' 11 points.
- Despite trailing 30-24 at halftime, the Spartans rallied with Alexis Davis giving them a 52-50 lead late in the fourth quarter; Virginia State's Kendahl Spearman secured a one-point victory at the free-throw line.
- The teams return to action Wednesday, with the Spartan men hosting Randolph at 8 p.m. and the women welcoming District of Columbia to Echols Hall at 5:30 p.m.
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Norfolk State defeats Regent 68-45
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Daily PressNorfolk State men’s basketball opens with win, but Robert Jones sees room for improvement
The 23-point win over Regent gave the Spartans a strong start, though Robert Jones said they can't afford the same mistakes against tougher competition.
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Bahsil Laster Leads Norfolk State Past Regent 68-45
Norfolk State opened its season with a 68-45 home win over Regent, fueled by Bahsil Laster’s 18 points and a suffocating first-half defense. The Spartans turned a five-point lead into a 20-point halftime advantage with a 13-0 run and stayed comfortably ahead the rest of the way.
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