NEWSLETTER
The South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-25, 2-12 MEAC) hope to end a five-game losing streak when they visit the Howard Bison (19-12, 11-3 MEAC) on March 8, 2023 at Norfolk Scope Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
In its most recent game, Howard topped Norfolk State on Thursday, 87-67. Its high scorer was Bryce Harris with 22 points. On Thursday, in its last game, South Carolina State fell to North Carolina Central 71-64. With 13 points, Lesown Hallums was its leading scorer.
When is Howard vs. South Carolina State and when does it start?
This game between the Bison and Bulldogs will begin on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 6:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Howard vs. South Carolina State
The Bison and Bulldogs will take to the hardwood at Norfolk Scope Arena for this matchup on March 8, and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Howard Bison vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs Game Preview
Howard Stats, Odds & Insights
Howard’s +64 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 75.4 points per game (93rd in college basketball) while allowing 73.3 per contest (274th in college basketball).
The Bison score 8.2 fewer points than the Bulldogs allow (83.6).
Howard hits 1.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.1 (103rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.0.
Offensively, the Bison have fared better at home this year, averaging 82.9 points per game, compared to 69.1 per game in road games.
Howard’s offense has been improved over its last 10 games, scoring 81.0 points per contest compared to the 75.4 it has averaged this year.
South Carolina State Stats, Odds & Insights
South Carolina State is being outscored by 9.6 points per game, with a -289 scoring differential overall. It puts up 74.0 points per game (125th in college basketball), and gives up 83.6 per contest (364th in college basketball).
The Bulldogs average 74.0 points, just 0.7 more than the 73.3 the Bison concede.
South Carolina State knocks down 7.0 three-pointers per game (229th in college basketball) at a 32.3% rate (284th in college basketball), compared to the 8.5 per outing its opponents make, shooting 39.7% from deep.
At home the Bulldogs are putting up 80.4 points per game, 9.2 more than they are averaging on the road (71.2).
While South Carolina State is putting up 74.0 points per game in 2022-23, it has improved that mark over its last 10 games, tallying 74.3 a contest.
Bison Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Hawkins | 27 | 13.4 | 3.6 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| William Settle | 28 | 11.2 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Shy Odom | 27 | 10.6 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Marcus Dockery | 27 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Jordan Wood | 31 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.0 |
Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakeim Gary | 29 | 11.9 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Lesown Hallums | 23 | 10.6 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Cam Jones | 26 | 9.1 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Raquan Brown | 30 | 8.1 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Rahsaan Edwards | 30 | 7.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 |
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