NORFOLK, Va. | It's been a tad over a week since the last time the Norfolk State University women's basketball team took the court as the Spartans will return to action on Monday afternoon in a makeup game against North Carolina Central. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. from Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
 
Norfolk State and North Carolina Central were scheduled to meet on January 30, but postponed the game and the two programs were able to makeup the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game up on Monday, February 6.
 
The Spartans (17-4 overall, 5-1 MEAC) roll into the conference contest having won 17 straight home games, dating back to the 2021-2022 season.
 
Norfolk State got back into the win column on January 28 after seeing its seven-game win streak snapped on January 23 at Morgan State. The Spartans cruised to a 64-43 win over South Carolina State as Deja Francis and Maghoganie Williams each scored 12 points. Camille Downs tossed in 10 points and a team-high six steals, while Kierra Wheeler grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds.
 
North Carolina Central comes into the contest off a 75-54 loss on January 28 at Howard.
 
Jerni Kiaku paced the Eagles (9-12, 3-3) with 17 points, while Blessing Okah fell one point shy of a double-double, registering 10 boards and nine points.
 
After Monday's home game, Norfolk State visits Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. Tip-off against the Hawks is set for 2 p.m.
 
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