Norfolk State’s mostly new cast debuted Monday night with a season-opening 98-76 victory over Washington Adventist before 1,820 at Echols Hall.

Like hundreds of other men’s Division I teams, the Spartans played their opener Monday. They hit 51.6% (32 of 62) from the field, including 27 of 45 inside the arc, and 29 of 38 free throws. Coach Robert Jones used 13 players.

NSU scored eight consecutive points for a 10-2 lead and was never in danger, though Washington Adventist stayed in contact. The Spartans still led by double figures throughout the second half.

The Shock (1-1) of Takoma Park, Maryland, who play in the NAIA, got 15 points from Chase Cook. They shot 38.2% (21 of 55) and took more than half of their shots from 3-point range, going 9 of 29.

Anthony McComb III paced the Spartan

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