NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Norfolk State used a decisive second quarter to defeat North Carolina Central 58-45 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Echols Hall.

The Spartans, now 11-12 overall, outscored the Eagles 17-10 in the second period to take a 27-23 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Da’Brya Clark led Norfolk State with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Aniya Finger posted an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double for North Carolina Central, which fell to 5-15.

Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot just 31 of 115 from the floor. Norfolk State secured the win at the free-throw line, making 20 of 30 attempts compared to the Eagles’ 13 of 25. Attendance was 642.