NEWSLETTER
The Coppin State Eagles (9-22, 4-10 MEAC) hope to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the Norfolk State Spartans (20-10, 9-5 MEAC) on March 9, 2023.
In its previous game, Norfolk State lost to Howard on Thursday, 87-67. Its leading scorer was Kris Bankston with 18 points. On Thursday, in its last game, Coppin State defeated Morgan State 77-65. With 18 points, Nendah Tarke was its high scorer.
When is Norfolk State vs. Coppin State and when does it start?
This game between the Spartans and Eagles will begin on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Norfolk State vs. Coppin State
The Spartans and Eagles will hit the floor at Norfolk Scope Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to catch the event 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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Norfolk State Spartans vs. Coppin State Eagles Game Preview
Norfolk State Stats, Odds & Insights
Norfolk State has a +214 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.1 points per game. It is putting up 76.4 points per game to rank 69th in college basketball and is allowing 69.3 per outing to rank 150th in college basketball.
The Spartans post 7.1 fewer points than the Eagles allow (83.5).
Norfolk State knocks down 2.3 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 7.1 (217th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.4.
Offensively, the Spartans have fared better in home games this year, putting up 82.0 points per game, compared to 70.6 per game in road games.
On the offensive side of the ball, Norfolk State has picked up its output slightly over its last 10 games, scoring 77.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 76.4 it has racked up over the course of this season.
Coppin State Stats, Odds & Insights
Coppin State has a -340 scoring differential, falling short by 11.0 points per game. It is putting up 72.5 points per game, 163rd in college basketball, and is giving up 83.5 per contest to rank 363rd in college basketball.
The Eagles’ 72.5 points per game are just 3.2 more than the Spartans concede.
Coppin State knocks down 9.4 three-pointers per game (28th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 9.4 on average.
In 2022-23 the Eagles are scoring 1.2 more points per game at home (73.3) than away (72.1).
Coppin State is putting up 70.8 points per game in its previous 10 games, which is 1.7 fewer points than its average for the season (72.5).
Spartans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bryant Jr. | 29 | 17.3 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Kris Bankston | 29 | 14.3 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Cahiem Brown | 29 | 11.6 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Christian Ings | 13 | 10.1 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Dana Tate | 28 | 9.9 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Sessoms | 31 | 20.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Nendah Tarke | 31 | 12.6 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Mike Hood | 31 | 9.5 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Justin Steers | 30 | 8.6 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Justin Winston | 13 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
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