PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) Joe Bryant Jr. scored 25 points to help Norfolk State hold off Maryland-Eastern Shore 76-73 on Saturday.

Bryant also had five rebounds and three steals for the Spartans (17-7, 6-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Dana Tate finished with 15 points and nine rebounds. Caheim Brown made 7 of 8 from the free-throw line and scored 13.

Da'Shawn Phillip finished with 20 points and two steals for the Hawks (14-9, 6-2), who saw a seven-game win streak end. Chace Davis added 11 points and Nathaniel Pollard Jr. pitched in with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

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Both teams next play Monday. Norfolk State hosts Delaware State, while Maryland-Eastern Shore visits Howard.

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