Norfolk State has its first football win of the season and Joseph White is a crucial reason why.

White, a transfer from the University of Virginia, was named HBCU National Player of the Week after helping the Spartans defeat Hampton, 31-23, Sept. 9 in the Battle of the Bay.

The graduate school defensive back had five tackles, an interception and broke up four passes as NSU improved to 1-1.

NSU travels to Philadelphia this Saturday to play Temple at 2 p.m.