Caldwell Cougars @ Norfolk State Spartans
Covington leads D-II Caldwell past Norfolk State 64-54
NORFOLK, Va. -- Vaughn Covington scored 20 points as Division II-member Caldwell University beat Norfolk State 64-54 on Tuesday.
Covington made 4 of 7 shots from the floor and 11 of 14 free throws for the Cougars. Eric Johnson-Alford had 15 points and nine rebounds for Caldwell, which made 26 of 34 foul shots (76.5%).
Steven Whitley had 12 points for the Spartans (3-4). Devante Carter added eight points and seven rebounds off the bench. Jermaine Bishop, the Spartans' leading scorer at 16 points per game, was held to seven points on 2-of-12 shooting. Norfolk State sank 14 of 22 free throws (64%).
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Game Information
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Mike Kitts
Referee:Andrew Maira
Referee:Robert Riley Jr.
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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