BALTIMORE (Interstat) — The Norfolk State women’s basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Morgan State 69-60 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference game Thursday night at Hill Field House.

The Spartans (15-12) led 31-26 at halftime before outscoring the Bears (4-24) by eight points in the third quarter to seize control. Anjanae Richardson led Norfolk State with 11 points and nine assists. LeAire Nicks and Niyah Gaston each added 12 points.

Jael Butler scored a game-high 17 points for Morgan State in front of a crowd of 426. Norfolk State swept the season series, having also won on Jan. 22.