NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Tyrel Bladen scored 17 points to help Norfolk State Spartans defeat Morgan State Bears 83-73 on Monday night.

Bladen had six rebounds for the Spartans (14-8, 4-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Allen Betrand hit three 3-pointers and scored 16. Jamarii Thomas added 14 points but made just 2 of 11 shots - both from beyond the arc. He made all eight of his free throws.

The Bears (6-15, 2-3) were led by Wynston Tabbs, who posted 21 points and three steals. Allen Udemadu added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Will Thomas also had 15 points, adding two blocks.

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