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Virginia Pilot
NSU women collapse late as losing streak reaches 5
By TRIS WYKES, The Virginian-Pilot
© February 25, 2007
NORFOLK - For a few minutes Saturday, it appeared the Norfolk State women's basketball team might upset North Carolina A&T at Echols Hall. Up by seven points with 13 minutes to play, the Spartans instead suffered their fifth consecutive loss, 83-77.
NSU's Areya Walker had a career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Aggies made just 35 percent of their field goals. But Norfolk State committed 28 turnovers, leading to 28 North Carolina A&T points. The Aggies, holding second place in the 11-team Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, also went to the free-throw line 51 times, making 33 of their attempts.
Walker "is carrying us offensively," said NSU coach James Sweat, whose team plays host to South Carolina State on Monday. "She's a strong player in the paint and if she works harder, she can get 30 points and 15 rebounds a night."
Norfolk State (4-22, 3-13) found itself in foul trouble, made worse by the fact that Sweat didn't have a full team. Starting guard Tiffany Jenkins was at a funeral and center Tiffany McNair was sidelined by nasal bleeding that necessitated two emergency-room visits Saturday.
In addition, starting forward Ashley Green played only four first-half minutes before Sweat sent her to change into street clothes. The coach declined comment on the move.
Norfolk State's Toia Johnson had 13 points, and Tiffany Gadsen and Ashley Compton each had 10 points. Ta'Wuana Cook led North Carolina A&T (16-11, 11-5) with 23 points and had eight rebounds.
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Article published Feb 25, 2007
A&T's women topple Norfolk
Staff Report
NORFOLK, Va. --Ta'Wuana Cook scored 23 points and led five N.C. A&T players in double figures as the Aggies defeated Norfolk State in women's college basketball Saturday at Echols Hall.
Cook made the second of two free throws with four seconds left to seal the victory. A&T improved to 11-5 in the MEAC and 16-11 overall.
The Aggies shot 34.8 percent from the floor and scored 28 points on 28 Norfolk State turnovers. The Spartans shot a season-high 45.3 percent from the field, but committed 31 fouls, sending A&T to the free-throw line 51 times.
Areya Walker paced Norfolk State with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
N.C. A&T (11-5, 16-11) -- Taylor-James 3-14, 5-11 11, Williams 4-8 2-2 10, Coulter 3-7 2-4 8, Cook 6-21 11-14 23, Bland 3-13 10-14 18, Waddell 5-5 3-6 13, Taborn 0-0 0-0 0, Lowry 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 24-69 33-51 83.
NORFOLK STATE (3-13, 4-22) -- Walker 10-14 6-11 26, Dareus 1-3 3-3 5, Johnson 5-13 0-0 13, Coleman 2-4 0-1 4, Gibbs 0-5 0-0 0, Redhead 0-0 1-2 1, Green 1-2 0-0 2, Gadsden 3-7 4-4 10, Compton 4-12 0-0 10, Traynham 3-4 0-0 6. Totals: 29-64 14-21 77.
Halftime: 38-38. 3-pointers: N.C. A&T 2-17 (Taylor-James 0-2, Cook 0-6, Bland 2-9), Norfolk State 5-12 (Walker 0-1, Johnson 3-7, Compton 2-4). Rebounds: N.C. A&T 46 (Coulter 9), Norfolk State 45 (Walker 10). Assists: N.C. A&T 11 (Cook 5), Norfolk State 16 (Gibbs 6). Blocks: N.C. A&T 5 (Bland 2, Waddell 2), Norfolk State 4 (Gadsden 2). Fouled out: N.C. A&T--Coulter; Norfolk State--Gibbs. Technical fouls: none. A--686.
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NSU women collapse late as losing streak reaches 5
By TRIS WYKES, The Virginian-Pilot
© February 25, 2007
NORFOLK - For a few minutes Saturday, it appeared the Norfolk State women's basketball team might upset North Carolina A&T at Echols Hall. Up by seven points with 13 minutes to play, the Spartans instead suffered their fifth consecutive loss, 83-77.
NSU's Areya Walker had a career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Aggies made just 35 percent of their field goals. But Norfolk State committed 28 turnovers, leading to 28 North Carolina A&T points. The Aggies, holding second place in the 11-team Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, also went to the free-throw line 51 times, making 33 of their attempts.
Walker "is carrying us offensively," said NSU coach James Sweat, whose team plays host to South Carolina State on Monday. "She's a strong player in the paint and if she works harder, she can get 30 points and 15 rebounds a night."
Norfolk State (4-22, 3-13) found itself in foul trouble, made worse by the fact that Sweat didn't have a full team. Starting guard Tiffany Jenkins was at a funeral and center Tiffany McNair was sidelined by nasal bleeding that necessitated two emergency-room visits Saturday.
In addition, starting forward Ashley Green played only four first-half minutes before Sweat sent her to change into street clothes. The coach declined comment on the move.
Norfolk State's Toia Johnson had 13 points, and Tiffany Gadsen and Ashley Compton each had 10 points. Ta'Wuana Cook led North Carolina A&T (16-11, 11-5) with 23 points and had eight rebounds.
News and Record
Article published Feb 25, 2007
A&T's women topple Norfolk
Staff Report
NORFOLK, Va. --Ta'Wuana Cook scored 23 points and led five N.C. A&T players in double figures as the Aggies defeated Norfolk State in women's college basketball Saturday at Echols Hall.
Cook made the second of two free throws with four seconds left to seal the victory. A&T improved to 11-5 in the MEAC and 16-11 overall.
The Aggies shot 34.8 percent from the floor and scored 28 points on 28 Norfolk State turnovers. The Spartans shot a season-high 45.3 percent from the field, but committed 31 fouls, sending A&T to the free-throw line 51 times.
Areya Walker paced Norfolk State with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
N.C. A&T (11-5, 16-11) -- Taylor-James 3-14, 5-11 11, Williams 4-8 2-2 10, Coulter 3-7 2-4 8, Cook 6-21 11-14 23, Bland 3-13 10-14 18, Waddell 5-5 3-6 13, Taborn 0-0 0-0 0, Lowry 0-1 0-0 0. Totals: 24-69 33-51 83.
NORFOLK STATE (3-13, 4-22) -- Walker 10-14 6-11 26, Dareus 1-3 3-3 5, Johnson 5-13 0-0 13, Coleman 2-4 0-1 4, Gibbs 0-5 0-0 0, Redhead 0-0 1-2 1, Green 1-2 0-0 2, Gadsden 3-7 4-4 10, Compton 4-12 0-0 10, Traynham 3-4 0-0 6. Totals: 29-64 14-21 77.
Halftime: 38-38. 3-pointers: N.C. A&T 2-17 (Taylor-James 0-2, Cook 0-6, Bland 2-9), Norfolk State 5-12 (Walker 0-1, Johnson 3-7, Compton 2-4). Rebounds: N.C. A&T 46 (Coulter 9), Norfolk State 45 (Walker 10). Assists: N.C. A&T 11 (Cook 5), Norfolk State 16 (Gibbs 6). Blocks: N.C. A&T 5 (Bland 2, Waddell 2), Norfolk State 4 (Gadsden 2). Fouled out: N.C. A&T--Coulter; Norfolk State--Gibbs. Technical fouls: none. A--686.
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