Norfolk State women’s basketball is the only DI HBCU to go undefeated this year in conference play, finishing 14-0 in the MEAC regular season for its first undefeated conference season in program history. Here’s a look at the numbers that have defined a historic run for the Spartans.
90
Norfolk State has scored 90 or more points on MEAC opponents in four games this year. Across the last eight seasons, no MEAC team has had more than one 90-point game in a single season.
61
Diamond Johnson has 61 steals in MEAC play, finishing atop the conference in total steals in back-to-back seasons. She leads the MEAC with 4.4 steals per game in conference play and her complete season average of 3.58 steals per game is the fifth most in the country.
59
Kierra Wheeler has 59 combined blocked shots and steals during conference play. Only North Carolina Central’s Jada Tiggett (61) and Wheeler’s teammate Diamond Johnson (64) have combined for more.
NONE OF THAT ‼️
Kierra Wheeler swats down the fast break attempt!
8:17 2Q | @NSUSpartans 21, CSU 10#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/f53TzRMuY3
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) February 22, 2025
40
Norfolk State has four players shooting 40 percent or better from three-point range during conference play. Da’Brya Clark (44.2%), Diamond Johnson (41.0%), Makoye Diawara (40.7%) and Da’naijah Williams (40.0%) have all been great from long range.
28.4
Norfolk State is outscoring MEAC opponents by 28.4 points per game. The only conference game within 10 points was a 77-69 road win over Morgan State where the Spartans led by 19 points after the first quarter.
28
Norfolk State has won 28 straight games over MEAC opponents dating back to last season, including the 2024 MEAC conference tournament.
26
Norfolk State has won 26 straight home games, the longest active winning streak in DI women’s basketball.
21
Potential MEAC Player of the Year Diamond Johnson is averaging 21 points in conference play to lead the MEAC. She has 13 games with 20 or more points this year with eight coming against MEAC opponents. Johnson is the first MEAC player in six years to average more than 20 points per game in conference play.
HOW DID SHE MAKE THAT?? 👏👏👏
What a finish from @_diamond3_! @MarchMadnessWBB #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/jyMimRtmXp
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) March 6, 2025
16
Norfolk State has won 16 games in a row, dating back to December 29, 2024.
14
Norfolk State was projected as a No. 14 seed in the latest bracket predictions from NCAA Digital’s Autumn Johnson. The Spartans have never been higher than a 15 seed in program history.
13.2
The steals per game the Spartans are averaging on the season, good for fifth-best in the country.
11
The number of double-doubles forward Kierra Wheeler has on the season.
She’s unstoppable 😤#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/hajMsFQYNo
— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) February 24, 2025
5.86
Norfolk State averaged 5.86 blocks per game in MEAC play. The Spartans are averaging 5.1 blocks per game overall, the 16th most in the NCAA through games played March 6.
Bonus numbers
4 — The Spartans are searching for their fourth NCAA tournament berth in program history.
3 — Norfolk State is looking to make the NCAA tournament for the third straight year.
2 — Before MEAC play began, the Spartans won two road games against SEC opponents Missouri and Auburn. That gives Norfolk State two Quad 2 wins, plus a Quad 3 win over Wyoming.
1 — Norfolk State is still searching for its first NCAA tournament win in program history.
Stan Becton joined NCAA.com in 2021 and has since served as a college football, FCS football, track and field, cross country and HBCU beat reporter. He has covered numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS Championship, DI Track & Field Championships and Men’s Frozen Four. Additionally, he has covered the College Football Playoff and HBCU sporting events like the Celebration Bowl, MEAC/SWAC Challenge and Legacy Classic. Stan graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, earning a degree in Professional Writing and playing football as a five-year letterman. You can follow him on Twitter @stan_becton.
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