The Norfolk State baseball team will complete its home schedule this week, facing VCU on May 5 and Fairleigh Dickinson for a three-game series starting May 8. Currently, the Spartans have a 16-23 overall record and are positioned sixth in the Northeast Conference with a 14-13 mark. On May 10, they will celebrate Senior Day, honoring 11 players. Norfolk State aims to improve its standings against VCU, which has a 26-21 record and Fairleigh Dickinson, the NEC leader at 29-15-1.

By the Numbers
  • Norfolk State is 16-23 overall, 14-13 in NEC play.
  • VCU boasts a 26-21 record, while Fairleigh Dickinson leads the NEC with a 29-15-1 mark.
State of Play
  • The Spartans recently won two of three games against Maryland Eastern Shore.
  • Norfolk State's Thomas Ealey leads the team with a .371 batting average and 32 stolen bases.
  • VCU's Jacob Lee and Fairleigh Dickinson's Johnathan Gomez are among the top players in their respective teams.
What's Next

Following the home games, Norfolk State will travel to VMI on May 12 and face Stonehill in a three-game series starting May 14 to conclude the regular season.

Bottom Line

The Spartans need strong performances in their final home games to enhance their chances for a good placement going into the postseason, while also respecting the contributions of their senior class.