Matthews with 18, Norfolk State powers past James Madison
- Nov. 27, 2020 03:54 PM EST
Norfolk State forward Efstratios Kalogerias (23) grabs a rebound over James Madison guard Jayvis Harvey (14) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Norfolk State forward Efstratios Kalogerias (23) grabs a rebound over James Madison guard Jayvis Harvey (14) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison guard Matt Lewis (1) tries to put a shot against Norfolk State forward J.J. Matthews (15) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison forward Justin Amadi (0) goes up for a shot against Norfolk State forward J.J. Matthews (15) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison guard TJ Taylor (2) and Norfolk State guard Andre Bottoms (22) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison guard Terrence Edwards (5) gets stuck against the sideline against Norfolk State guards Mustafa Lawrence (3) and Yoro Sidibe (35) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Norfolk State guard Mustafa Lawrence (3) goes up for a shot over James Madison guard Matt Lewis (1) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison guard Terrence Edwards (5) knocks over Norfolk State guard Kashaun Hicks (2) as he tries to take a shot during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison forward Zach Jacobs (11) finds a gap in Norfolk State to make a basket during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones directs his team during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison guard Vado Morse (4) drives around Norfolk State guard Daryl Anderson (13) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — J.J. Matthews scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Norfolk State to an 83-73 win over James Madison on Friday.

Matthews converted 12 of 14 foul shots, had two steals and two blocks for the Spartans (1-0).

Devante Carter added 17 points and seven rebounds for Norfolk State, Kashaun Hicks added 13 points, all in the second half. Tyrese Jenkins had 11 points. Hicks and Daryl Anderson hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give Norfolk State the lead for good, 70-67, with three minutes left.

Matt Lewis scored 27 points for the Dukes (1-1), hitting four shots from distance and going 13-for-14 at the line. Vado Morse added 16 points. Justin Amadi and Julien Wooden each had 10 points.

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