Norfolk State Secures NCAA Tournament Spot After South Carolina State's Costly Foul

A late mistake by South Carolina State handed Norfolk State a 66-65 win in the MEAC Championship, earning the Spartans an automatic tournament bid.

Norfolk State defeated South Carolina State 66-65 in the MEAC Championship game to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
South Carolina State rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final two minutes, led by Wilson Dubinsky's 24 points and perfect 5-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
A critical error occurred when South Carolina State's Caleb McCarty fouled Norfolk State's Christian Ings with the game tied and eight seconds remaining.
Ings made one of two free throws to give Norfolk State the lead, and South Carolina State's final shot attempts failed to connect.
This marks Norfolk State's fourth NCAA Tournament appearance, while South Carolina State's 22-year tournament drought continues despite their strong season.