The Norfolk State softball team is poised to make history by pursuing its first MEAC Championship title under first-year head coach Angie Nicholson. As the No. 2 seed in the 2025 MEAC Softball Championship with a record of 21-21 (14-7 MEAC), the Spartans earned a first-round bye. They will compete against the winner of the matchup between No. 3 Delaware State and No. 6 South Carolina State on Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. at the NSU Softball Field.

By the Numbers
  • Norfolk State achieved a 17-win improvement from last season, jumping from a 4-43 record in 2024 to 21-21 in 2025.
  • The Spartans lead the MEAC in stolen bases with 128 and rank ninth nationally with an average of 2.81 stolen bases per game.
State of Play
  • The Spartans previously defeated South Carolina State in 2 of their 3 matchups this season.
  • Norfolk State swept Delaware State in all three encounters during the regular season.
What's Next

Should Norfolk State advance, they will face the winner of the upcoming Delaware State vs South Carolina State matchup, which will shape the semifinals of the tournament.

Bottom Line

Norfolk State's remarkable turnaround and strong performance in the regular season position them as serious contenders for the MEAC Championship, with the potential to make significant history for the program.