Norfolk State Women’s Basketball Program Lands ‘Landmark’ Series with Duke

Norfolk State women’s basketball program lands ‘landmark’ series with Duke

Norfolk State is raising its profile, bringing one of the biggest names in women’s college basketball along for the ride. The Spartans have finalized a home-and-home series with national powerhouse Duke, the school announced Friday. NSU will visit Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 12, 2025, with Duke making its first-ever trip to Echols Hall the following season. “This is a landmark moment not only for our women’s basketball program, but for our un…

Duke agrees to home-and-home with HBCU power

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb and head women’s basketball coach Jermaine Woods have reached an agreement for a home-and-home series with nationally ranked Duke, bringing a major HBCU matchup to life over the next two seasons. The Spartans will travel to Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 12, 2025. The following season, the Blue Devils will make their first-ever visit to Echols Hall. Tipoff times for both g…

HBCU women's basketball team agrees to series with ACC champion Duke

After many years of going on the road, Norfolk State’s women’s basketball team will get to host a Power 4 team in the near future. The Spartans have agreed to a home-and-home series with Duke of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the team announced Friday afternoon. “I appreciate Coach Kara Lawson’s willingness to engage in a home-and-home series with our institution,” Norfolk State had coach Jermaine Woods said. “As we continue to strive for greate…

Women’s Basketball Announces Home-and-Home Series with Duke - Norfolk State University Athletics

The Spartans will visit Cameron Indoor on Nov. 12, 2025, before Duke makes its first-ever trip to Echols Hall the following season. Tipoff times for both games will be announced at a later date.