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Norfolk State 82, at Jackson State 72

Friday, December 19, 2025 · Final

1 2 PTS

Norfolk State Spartans

15-17 · L3 · #291 (1046 ELO +16)

42 40 82

Jackson State Tigers

12-21 · L1 · #330 (935 ELO -16)

29 43 72

Gateway Center Arena · College Park, GA

Attendance: 375

Officials: Marvin Harris, Donta Carter, Matt Jarman

Norfolk State Holds Off Jackson State Rally in HBCU Classic

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Interstat) — Elijah Jamison scored 30 points and Norfolk State built a commanding early lead before holding off a frantic second-half rally from Jackson State to secure an 82-72 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at Gateway Center Arena. The Spartans (5-8) dominated the first half, shooting 48.4% from the field and capitalizing on 10 Jackson State turnovers to take a 42-29 lead into the break. The Tigers (1-11), who have now lost 11 consecutive games, struggled to find any offensive rhythm early, shooting just 32.3% in the opening period. Jamison, a 6-foot-3 guard… Read more...

Top Statlines

Elijah Jamison NORF 30m 30p 2r 4a
Daeshun Ruffin JSU 33m 25p 4r 6a
Jayme Mitchell JSU 32m 19p 6r 3a

Forecasting

ELO Probability NORF 63.5%

Spread NORF -6

Money Line JSU +220/NORF -270

Over/Under 134.5 (Over)