NEWSLETTER
The Norfolk State Spartans (12-4) will host the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (5-10) after winning three home games in a row.
In its most recent game, Norfolk State defeated Auburn on Sunday, 63-57. Its leading scorer was Diamond Johnson with 17 points. In its previous game, Maryland-Eastern Shore beat Lincoln (PA) on Thursday, 55-39. Brianna Barnes scored a team-high 12 points (and contributed zero assists and six boards).
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When is Norfolk State vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore and when does it start?
This game between the Spartans and Hawks will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 2:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Norfolk State vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore
The Spartans and Hawks will take to the floor at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall for this matchup on January 4, and if you’d like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Norfolk State Spartans vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Game Preview
Norfolk State Stats, Odds & Insights
Norfolk State is outscoring opponents by 5.2 points per game with a +83 scoring differential overall. It puts up 65.1 points per game (201st in college basketball) and allows 59.9 per contest (106th in college basketball).
The Spartans post 5.0 more points than the Hawks give up (60.1).
Norfolk State knocks down 5.1 three-pointers per game (280th in college basketball) while shooting 27.9% from beyond the arc (278th in college basketball). It is making 1.3 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 6.4 per game while shooting 31.6%.
Offensively, the Spartans have fared better in home games this season, scoring 74.0 points per game, compared to 60.9 per game in road games.
On offense, Norfolk State has increased its output slightly over its last 10 games, scoring 65.2 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 65.1 it has put up over the course of this year.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Stats, Odds & Insights
Maryland-Eastern Shore has been outscored by 4.2 points per game (posting 55.9 points per game, 331st in college basketball, while allowing 60.1 per contest, 112th in college basketball) and has a -62 scoring differential.
The Hawks’ 55.9 points per game are only 4.0 fewer than the Spartans allow.
Maryland-Eastern Shore connects on 3.5 three-pointers per game (346th in college basketball) while shooting 26.4% from beyond the arc (317th in college basketball). It is making 2.8 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 6.3 per game at 28.1%.
In 2024-25 the Hawks are scoring 1.7 fewer points per game at home (56.3) than on the road (58.0).
Over its last 10 games, Maryland-Eastern Shore is posting 54.8 points per game, 1.1 fewer points than its season average (55.9).
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Spartans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Johnson | 16 | 18.2 | 5.7 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Kierra Wheeler | 15 | 14.5 | 8.7 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Anjanae Richardson | 14 | 9.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Da’Brya Clark | 16 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Niya Fields | 14 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Hawks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamara Haynes | 15 | 12.1 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Brianna Barnes | 15 | 7.9 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Ashanti Lynch | 15 | 7.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Ce’Nara Skanes | 8 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Mahogony Lester | 15 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
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