The Howard Bison (8-11, 3-0 MEAC) will visit the Norfolk State Spartans (13-8, 3-1 MEAC) after losing five road games in a row.
On Monday, in its most recent game, Norfolk State topped Washington Adventist 105-42. With 20 points, Brian Moore Jr. was its high scorer. In its most recent game, Howard fell to Morehouse on Monday, 79-76. Marcus Dockery scored a team-high 28 points (and chipped in two assists and six boards).
When is Norfolk State vs. Howard and when does it start?
This matchup between the Spartans and Bison will begin on Saturday, January 25, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 12:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Norfolk State vs. Howard
The Spartans and Bison will take to the hardwood at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall for this matchup on January 25, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPNU (>Watch on Fubo).
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Norfolk State Spartans vs. Howard Bison Game Preview
Norfolk State Stats, Odds & Insights
Norfolk State has a +195 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.3 points per game. It is putting up 76.7 points per game to rank 129th in college basketball and is allowing 67.4 per outing to rank 67th in college basketball.
The Spartans put up just 3.0 fewer points than the Bison allow (79.7).
Norfolk State makes 6.1 three-pointers per game (330th in college basketball) at a 35.1% rate (112th in college basketball), compared to the 8.2 per contest its opponents make while shooting 31.7% from deep.
The Spartans are putting up 89.7 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 20.0 more points than they’re averaging on the road (69.7).
Norfolk State has seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 76.3 points per game in its last 10 outings, 0.4 points fewer than the 76.7 it has scored this year.
Howard Stats, Odds & Insights
Howard scores 79.1 points per game (77th in college basketball) and gives up 79.7 (340th in college basketball) for a -12 scoring differential overall.
The Bison put up 11.7 more points per game (79.1) than the Spartans allow (67.4).
Howard hits 9.1 three-pointers per game (68th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.1 on average.
At home the Bison are putting up 88.2 points per game, 21.1 more than they are averaging on the road (67.1).
Over its last 10 games, Howard is putting up 84.8 points per contest, 5.7 more than its season average (79.1).
Spartans Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brian Moore Jr. | 21 | 18.4 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Christian Ings | 19 | 12.4 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Jalen Myers | 19 | 10.5 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Sin’Cere McMahon | 21 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
Kuluel Mading | 21 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
Bison Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blake Harper | 19 | 18.8 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Marcus Dockery | 19 | 17.5 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
Cameron Shockley-Okeke | 19 | 10.7 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
Bryce Harris | 7 | 9.6 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Anwar Gill | 18 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
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