Norfolk State 50, at Penn 55

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle at The Palestra, the Penn Quakers edged the Norfolk State Spartans 55-50 in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Tuesday night. The game was a low-scoring affair defined by tenacious defense and offensive struggles from both sides. Penn improved its record to 4-1 with the victory, while Norfolk State fell to 2-4. The Quakers never trailed after the first quarter but were never able to put the game fully out of reach. Penn took a 26-24 lead into halftime and maintained a slim 41-40 advantage heading into the final period. The Spartans stayed… Read more...