Racial Slurs Ignite Verbal Altercation Between Coaches at NSU vs Illinois State Game
Norfolk State men's basketball coach, Robert Jones, and Illinois State head coach, Ryan Pedon, engaged in a shouting match during a game after an Illinois State fan allegedly directed a racial slur towards Norfolk State player, Jamarii Thomas. Both coaches received technical fouls, and the fans involved were ejected from the game. Jones praised the officials for their handling of the situation, while Pedon claimed his reaction was not personal. Thomas scored a career-high 31 points in Norfolk State's 64-58 victory.