Norfolk State survives Appalachian State 54-53 in First Four

Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns watches the action on the court during the first half of a First Four game against Norfolk State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Norfolk State guard Daryl Anderson (13) reacts after his team's defeat of Appalachian State in a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Norfolk State guard Jalen Hawkins (24) shoots during the second half of a First Four game against Appalachian State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. (4) passes the ball off to a teammate while being defended by Appalachian State forward RJ Duhart (4), left, and guard Michael Almonacy (5) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Appalachian State forward RJ Duhart (4), left, tries to block a shot by Norfolk State forward J.J. Matthews (15) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Appalachian State guard Justin Forrest (1) lies on the floor after his team's loss to Norfolk State in a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones reacts to the action on the court during the first half of a First Four game against Appalachian State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Appalachian State guard Justin Forrest (1) drives to the basket to score with a layup during the first half of a First Four game against Norfolk State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Norfolk State guard Devante Carter (14) beats Appalachian State forward RJ Duhart (4) to a rebound during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. (4) reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the first half of a First Four game against Appalachian State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Appalachian State forward James Lewis Jr. (25) blocks a shot by Norfolk State forward Nyzaiah Chambers (1) during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Norfolk State guard Jalen Hawkins (24) reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the first half of a First Four game against Appalachian State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)