Norfolk State downs Morgan State 27-14
NORFOLK, Va. -- Greg Hankerson threw for three touchdowns as Norfolk State picked up its first conference win, downing Morgan State 27-14 on Saturday.
Hankerson had 219 yards passing for the Spartans (2-6, 1-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). He also led in rushing with 59 yards on 12 carries. Chuma Awanna had 66 yards and a score receiving and Cameron Marouf kicked two field goals.
In the third quarter, Hankerson hit Larry Bishop from 2 yards for a score and on the Spartans' next drive found Awanna for a 63-yard touchdown to give Norfolk State a 24-7 advantage with 2:37 left in the period.
Hankerson threw a 5-yard scoring pass to Gerard Johnson late in the first quarter and Marouf kicked a 27-yard field goal midway through the second and the Spartans led 10-7 at halftime.
DeAndre Harris threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (2-5, 2-3).
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2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 4-1 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 4-1 | 9-3 |
| Morgan State | 3-2 | 4-6 |
| South Carolina State | 3-2 | 5-6 |
| Norfolk State | 1-4 | 3-8 |
| Delaware State | 0-5 | 1-10 |
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