With realistic DC options now limited, Venables can take full control of the defense, turn the offense over to Ben Arbuckle and lean more on his staff for help.
Terrance Jones scored nine of his 20 points in overtime to rally Norfolk State to a 67-65 victory over South Carolina State.
Tommy Lloyd and Bobby Hurley met near midcourt during pregame, exchanging pleasantries, patting each other on the back.