Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Norfolk State Lady Spartans scores first MEAC win--over Howard Bison

Photo: Danelle Tate led NSU with 23 points and 14 rebounds in the OT win over the Howard University Lady Bison. The 5-10 freshman forward is from North Stafford H.S., Stafford, VA and is majoring in Business Administration.

NORFOLK, VA - After 40 minutes of basketball and with just six players available, no one could have blamed the Norfolk State women if Howard was the fresher team in overtime Monday night. Instead, the Spartans were quicker to loose balls and played with renewed energy. "We just wanted it real bad and it showed out there," guard Ebony Gibbs said.

Gibbs hit two free throws with 5.5 seconds left to force overtime and NSU took over, rolling to its first MEAC win 94-88 at Echols Hall.

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