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NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk State Athletics Department earned the Talmadge Layman Hill Men's All-Sports Award for the 2025-26 academic year, presented annually to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) institution with the greatest success across all men's athletic programs.]]>Khrystin Accepts the Talmadge Hillman AwardSat, 23 May 2026 08:02:00 EST315492https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-38-student-athletes-graduate-at-nsu-spring-commencement.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/5/11/baseball-38-student-athletes-graduate-at-nsu-spring-commencement.aspxBaseball, Women's Bowling, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Men's Track, Women's Track, General

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State Athletics celebrated the academic accomplishments of 38 student-athletes on Saturday morning at William 'Dick' Price Stadium as they crossed the stage to receive their diplomas during Norfolk State University's commencement ceremony.]]>2026 Senior Huddle photo with AD Webb & Dr. JacksonMon, 11 May 2026 11:41:00 EST115474https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/4/20/general-celebrating-spartan-athletic-excellence-at-the-2026-spartan-choice-awards.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/4/20/general-celebrating-spartan-athletic-excellence-at-the-2026-spartan-choice-awards.aspxBaseball, Women's Bowling, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Men's Track, Women's Track, General

]]>Softball honorees at the 2026 NSU Athletics Spartan Choice AwardsMon, 20 Apr 2026 20:35:00 EST715426https://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/3/31/general-dr-melody-webb-named-meac-guardian-of-the-game-honoree.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2026/3/31/general-dr-melody-webb-named-meac-guardian-of-the-game-honoree.aspxBaseball, Women's Bowling, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Men's Track, Women's Track, General, Women's Golf

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb has been selected as a recipient of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Guardians of the Game Award, the conference announced.]]>Dr. Melody Webb named MEAC Guardian of the GameTue, 31 Mar 2026 14:07:00 EST1415372https://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-falls-in-straight-sets-to-howard-in-meac-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/20/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-falls-in-straight-sets-to-howard-in-meac-quarterfinals.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Norfolk State finished the season 5-26, while Howard advanced to the semifinals at 17-10.   Gabrielle Gilbert led the Spartans with 10 kills. Jasmine Mataira directed the offense with 15 assists, and Mary Nahinu posted a team-high nine digs. Mataira added eight digs, while Reagan Chisholm and Jala Dixon each recorded three blocks.]]>VB Team HuddleThu, 20 Nov 2025 20:09:00 EST1115092https://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/19/womens-volleyball-gilbert-named-to-all-meac-volleyball-first-team.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/19/womens-volleyball-gilbert-named-to-all-meac-volleyball-first-team.aspxWomen's Volleyball

Gilbert powered the Spartans' attack throughout the regular season, finishing with 397 kills and averaging 3.93 kills per set—both ranking third in the MEAC. She added 461 points (4.56 per set), 157 digs, 46 blocks and 38 service aces.]]>Gabrielle GilbertWed, 19 Nov 2025 20:42:00 EST1115089https://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/19/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-set-to-face-howard-in-meac-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/19/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-set-to-face-howard-in-meac-quarterfinals.aspxWomen's Volleyball

The Norfolk State volleyball team opens postseason play on Thursday, taking on Howard in the MEAC Tournament quarterfinals at 5 p.m. on the campus of Coppin State University.]]>2025 NSU Volleyball TeamWed, 19 Nov 2025 11:40:00 EST1115088https://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-closes-regular-season-with-straight-set-loss-to-howard.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/14/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-closes-regular-season-with-straight-set-loss-to-howard.aspxWomen's Volleyball

The Spartans finish the regular season 5-23 overall and 3-11 in the MEAC. Howard improved to 16-10 and 10-4 in conference play.   Before the match, NSU honored seniors Mya Wood, Ryan Nored, and Sydney McCree for their contributions to the program.]]>Volleyball Senior DayFri, 14 Nov 2025 21:27:00 EST1115081https://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-closes-regular-season-against-howard.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/13/womens-volleyball-norfolk-state-closes-regular-season-against-howard.aspxWomen's Volleyball

The Norfolk State volleyball team will wrap up its 2025 regular season on Friday, Nov. 24, hosting Howard at Gill Gymnasium. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.   Friday's matchup will also serve as Senior Day, as the Spartans honor their three seniors — Ryan Nored, Mya Wood, and Sydney McCree — prior to the contest.]]>Mya WoodThu, 13 Nov 2025 11:38:00 EST1115077https://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/10/womens-volleyball-gilbert-earns-meac-player-of-the-week-honors.aspxhttps://nsuspartans.com/news/2025/11/10/womens-volleyball-gilbert-earns-meac-player-of-the-week-honors.aspxWomen's Volleyball

The Indianapolis, Ind. native led Norfolk State to three wins last week, defeating Hampton (3-1), South Carolina State (3-0), and North Carolina Central (3-2).]]>Gabrielle GilbertMon, 10 Nov 2025 17:34:00 EST1115068