WASHINGTON, D.C. - Norfolk State stopped shooting itself in the foot long enough to get its season off on the right one. The Spartans overcame a spate of mistakes during a 23-9 win Saturday at Howard in each team's MEAC opener, outscoring the Bison 13-3, and outgaining them 266-96, in the second half.
Norfolk State (2-1) fumbled five times, losing none, turned the ball over on an interception and committed 16 penalties for 142 yards, its second consecutive game with more than 100 yards in demerits.
"They played on our mistakes," said NSU linebacker Corwin Hammond. "They started to play harder when we made mistakes. When we didn't, they just kind of laid down."
That might be a little harsh - the Bison defense hung tough throughout - but as the contest wore on, it became clear Howard couldn't handle NSU without help.
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