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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Quinndary Weatherspoon scored 22 points, Tyson Carter added 17 points and Mississippi State held off Norfolk State 78-74 on Friday.Mississippi State freshman Mario Kegler made two free throws with 6.6 seconds left to ice it.Im glad we got the win, first and foremost, said Mississippi State coach Ben Howland. I thought we had a really difficult time guarding the dribble tonight and they got to the line 19 times in the first half. So weve got to learn to pressure the ball without getting beat.In the second half, we did move better and pushed their offense out further. But we played like the inexperienced team that we are. Our experienced guys -- I.J. Ready and Q (Weatherspoon) did a nice job of leading us back.In the season opener for both teams, Mississippi States Ready and Aric Holman had 14 and 11 points, respectively. Holman notched his first career double-double with 11 rebounds and also had five blocked shots.Weatherspoon was 9 of 16 from the floor but was not on the floor in the closing minutes due to cramps. Carter made 5 of 7 3-pointers and played a team-high 33 minutes.I just cramped up late and Ive just got to drink more water before the game, said Weatherspoon. I was nervous because I knew I couldnt come out there and help my teammates. But I was glad they got the win.Zaynah Robinson had 21 points to lead Norfolk State while Jonathan Wade scored 18 points.It was a hard-fought game and we hurt ourselves with a couple of questionable plays, said Norfolk State coach Robert Jones. We have a young team just like Mississippi State does but I am proud of my guys. I hope to bottle up that energy the rest of the year.Mississippi State was hampered by foul trouble in the first half with Eli Wright and Mario Kegler each having three fouls. But Norfolk State couldnt take advantage as they went 10 of 19 at the free-throw line.BIG PICTURENorfolk State: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference members fell to 1-8 all-time against SEC schools.Mississippi State: The Bulldogs played six true freshmen and they combined for 31 points.UP NEXTNorfolk State: The Spartans return to action on Sunday and host Shenandoah in their home opener.Mississippi State: The Bulldogs travels to Charleston, South Carolina for the Charleston Classic. They play on Thursday against Central Florida. Custom Denver Nuggets Jerseys . The Clippers were angry about blowing a big lead; the Kings didnt like being in that kind of hole and nearly digging themselves out only to lose. Carmelo Anthony Nuggets Jersey . Parker had 26 points and eight assists and San Antonio beat Toronto 112-99 Monday night. "We won that game because of Tony Parkers aggressiveness," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "His juice; his aggression all night long. http://www.nuggetsprostore.com/kids-tyler-lydon-nuggets-jersey/ .com) - The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks both take aim at their first wins of the season on Saturday, as the Canucks open their home slate at Rogers Arena. Will Barton Nuggets Jersey .Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has drawn on his Syracuse connections once again by hiring Rob Moore to take over as receivers coach. Alex English Jersey . Terms of the deal were not immediately available. The 26-year-old finished last season with Clevelands Triple-A affiliate in Columbus after signing with the Indians in August. RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with all five of their restricted free agents.General manager Ron Francis on Thursday said defenseman Ryan Murphy has agreed to a two-year contract worth nearly $1.6 million. That deal came after forwards Brendan Woods and Brody Sutter and defensemen Dennis Robertson and Keegan Lowe agreed to one-year, two-way contracts.Murphy, the last of the teams restricted free agents, will make $750,000 this season and $8225,000 in 2017-18.dddddddddddd He had 10 assists in 35 games with Carolina this season.Lowes contract will be worth $750,000 in the NHL while Robertson and Woods each will earn $650,000 and Sutter will be paid $600,000. In the minor leagues, Sutter will make $115,000 while Lowe and Woods will earn $80,000 apiece and Robertson will make $75,000. ' ' '