NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Norfolk State women's basketball operates from Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, representing one of the historically black universities established in 1935, now serving 5,616 students. Jermaine Woods directs a 12-player roster competing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, where the Spartans finished 8-2 in league play while maintaining a 13-12 overall record. The home court advantage proved decisive—Norfolk State posted an 8-2 mark at Echols Hall compared to just 5-10 on the road, suggesting the Spartans' strength derives from familiarity and crowd support.

Scoring dynamics reveal a balanced offensive approach, with Norfolk State averaging 62.8 points per game while holding opponents to 59.6 points, a margin suggesting strong defensive execution. The Spartans' conference dominance contrasts sharply with their road struggles, indicating potential vulnerability against top competition outside the MEAC. Woods' squad demonstrates the competitive characteristics necessary for Division I-FCS postseason consideration, though the 13-12 record reflects the inconsistency that plagued away contests throughout the season.

KEY FACTS

SchoolNorfolk State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationNorfolk, Virginia
VenueJoseph G. Echols Hall
Head CoachJermaine Woods

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
25Ciara BaileyF
1Da'Brya ClarkG
3Jasha ClintonG
20Niyah GastonG
14Jenesis HillG
15Carmen KwetiF
24LeAire NicksC
4Anjanae RichardsonG
5Iyanna RogersF
11Amari SmithG
2Jazmine SpencerG
7Cire WorleyG

SEASON RECORD

18-15

Overall

10-4

Home

8-11

Away

13-4

Conference

63.4 PPG / 58.1 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Ole Miss RebelsL 46-87
Nov 6District of Columbia DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAW 85-39
Nov 9Virginia St TrojansW 77-53
Nov 13Duke Blue DevilsL 32-83
Nov 16Iowa State CyclonesL 52-98
Nov 18Pennsylvania QuakersL 50-55
Nov 21Hampton Lady PiratesL 55-57
Nov 25App State MountaineersL 38-66
Dec 1Shaw BearsW 86-48
Dec 6North Carolina A&T AggiesW 63-50
Dec 9Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsL 57-72
Dec 11Dillard Blue DevilsW 100-54
Dec 16Campbell Fighting CamelsL 63-68
Dec 18Ohio State BuckeyesL 45-79
Dec 21Elon PhoenixL 41-58
Jan 3North Carolina Central EaglesW 68-48
Jan 8Maryland Eastern Shore HawksL 60-63
Jan 10Delaware State HornetsW 69-53
Jan 17South Carolina State Lady BulldogsW 85-41
Jan 22Morgan State Lady BearsW 78-52
Jan 24Coppin State EaglesW 69-58
Jan 31Howard BisonL 59-68
Feb 7North Carolina Central EaglesW 58-45
Feb 12Maryland Eastern Shore HawksW 57-51
Feb 14Delaware State HornetsW 77-45
Feb 21South Carolina State Lady BulldogsW 93-52
Feb 26Morgan State Lady BearsW 69-60
Feb 28Coppin State EaglesW 73-34
Mar 5Howard BisonL 59-74
Mar 12Morgan State Lady BearsW 69-43
Mar 13Maryland Eastern Shore HawksW 60-51
Mar 14Howard BisonL 46-53
Mar 21Loyola Chicago RamblersL 54-58

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Norfolk State Women's Basketball compete in?
Norfolk State Spartans Women's Basketball competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Norfolk State play women's basketball home games?
Norfolk State Women's Basketball plays home games at Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA.
Who is the head coach of Norfolk State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Norfolk State Spartans Women's Basketball is Jermaine Woods.
When was Norfolk State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Norfolk State Women's Basketball is not currently available.