
BVM Sportsdesk
Jan 16, 2024
Norfolk State freshman Chris Fields Jr. scored a career-high 31 points, leading the Spartans to a 118-73 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg. The win improved Norfolk State to 11-8 for the season, with Fields' performance setting several records for the program, including the most points by a freshman in the Division I era.
By the Numbers
Fields scored 31 points on an impressive 12-of-13 shooting from the field
Norfolk State's 118 points broke the team's Division I single game record
The team recorded 28 assists, setting another Division I program record
Norfolk State shot 46-of-79 (58.2 percent) from the floor and 10-of-30 (33.3 percent) from behind the arc
NSU outscored VUL 64-28 in the paint
State of Play
Improvement in record: Norfolk State improved to 11-8 with a 1-1 standing in MEAC play
Historical significance: Fields' performance marked the most points by a Norfolk State freshman in the Division I era
Upcoming game: Norfolk State will face Howard in a conference rematch on Saturday, Jan. 20
Bottom Line
Chris Fields Jr.'s record-breaking performance propelled Norfolk State to a decisive victory, setting new team records and establishing the freshman as a standout player for the program's future.