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Spartans FootballWednesday, November 4

Norfolk State blew a 33-16 lead and lost 36-33 to Delaware State, and NC Central is next

The Today in Norfolk teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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Norfolk State led 33-16 and still lost Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Hornets scored the game's final 20 points, and Patrick Fisher-Butler kicked the winning field goal as time expired.

  • Record: 4-5 overall, 0-2 in play
  • Golmond: 25 of 35 passing, 278 yards, two interceptions
  • Rushing: Spartans held to 22 yards
  • Next: Sat., Nov. 7, noon,

Delaware State scored the last 20 points to beat Norfolk State

  • Delaware State36
    Norfolk State33
    FinalSaturday, Oct. 31, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia

Source: WTKR

NC Central, which has not lost a conference game, visits Saturday. Norfolk State is still looking for its first MEAC win since November 2024. After that, its last two regular-season games are at Morgan State and against Howard.

“It's gonna be a game we have to play four quarters of football.”

Michael Vick, Norfolk State coach

Norfolk State has three regular-season games left

  1. Nov. 7Norfolk State hosts North Carolina Central at noon at .
  2. Nov. 14Norfolk State plays at Morgan State at noon.
  3. Nov. 21Norfolk State plays Howard at noon.

Sources: WTKR, sportingnews.com

Sources: WAVY.com, WTKR, sportingnews.com

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