Norfolk State, Florida Gators and NCAA Tournament

Florida basketball’s opponent is Norfolk State to open the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket
It’s the No. 1-seeded Florida basketball vs. No. 16-seeded Norfolk State Spartans in March Madness to open its 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s bracket.
Gators earn NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed in West Region, face Norfolk State
GAINESVILLE — Florida will open NCAA Tournament play Friday in Raleigh against Norfolk State as the No. 1 seed in the West Region. The Gators’ empathic win Sunday against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship game ended the debate on whether the Gators would would earn a No. 1 seed.
Florida Versus Norfolk State NCAA Tournament Preview
The NCAA Tournament bracket was released on Sunday with the Florida Gators earning a 1-seed and learning their initial matchup–the Norfolk State Spartans.
Norfolk State Earns Gritty Victory Advancing To The MEAC Tournament Championship Game
"I'm just happy to be playing on Saturday," exclaimed Norfolk State Head Coach Robert Jones as the Spartans look to claim their third MEAC tournament Championship in five years. N
Norfolk State men hold on to win MEAC title, earn berth in NCAA Tournament
The Spartans stormed back to win and claim their first NCAA bid since 2022 and fourth in the school’s Division I era.
Norfolk State men back in MEAC title game
A key part of Norfolk State's 2022 MEAC Championship team, he felt the sting of back-to-back disappointments, first losing the 2023 title game to Howard, then falling to Howard again in last year's semifinals.
Norfolk State Wins Third Consecutive MEAC Tournament Championship By Defeating Howard
Kierra Wheeler scored 7-of-19 points in the fourth quarter to lead Norfolk State (29-4, 15-0) over Howard (21-10, 12-3), 68-56, to claim the 2025 MEAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship. Wheeler should be named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player after averaging 20 points per game.
Norfolk State men, seeded 16th, draw No. 1 seed Florida in NCAA Tournament opener
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Norfolk State Wins MEAC After Disastrous Mistake from SC State
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Christian Ings scores 16, hits go-ahead free throw, and Norfolk State claims MEAC championship
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Norfolk State wome claim third-straight MEAC title
Norfolk State makes HBCU history by winning their third straight MEAC championship and a 30 win season. Back to the Dance.
Norfolk State wins MEAC, survives scare
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How to Watch Norfolk State vs. Howard Women’s Basketball | MEAC Tournament | Live Stream, TV Channel for March 15
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Norfolk State women to make fourth-straight MEAC title game
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Norfolk State Spartans play the South Carolina State Bulldogs in MEAC Championship
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Norfolk State vs. South Carolina State MEAC Tournament Championship Picks, Odds and Prediction – March 15
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South Carolina State misses on chance to play in NCAA Tournament after massive late-second blunder
South Carolina State's Caleb McCarty appeared to be the hero, but a late-second blunder led to Norfolk State earning the NCAA Tournament bid instead.