NEWSLETTER
The North Carolina Central Eagles (18-11, 10-4 MEAC) will attempt to build on an eight-game win streak when they host the Norfolk State Spartans (21-10, 9-5 MEAC) on March 10, 2023 at Norfolk Scope Arena.
Norfolk State was victorious in its previous game versus Coppin State, 73-56, on Thursday. Joe Bryant Jr. was its high scorer with 25 points. North Carolina Central won its most recent game versus Delaware State, 89-59, on Wednesday. Justin Wright starred with 23 points, plus seven boards and two assists.
When is Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central and when does it start?
This matchup between the Spartans and Eagles will take place on Friday, March 10, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Norfolk State vs. North Carolina Central
The Spartans and Eagles will take to the court at Norfolk Scope Arena for this matchup on March 10, and if you’d like to see the action 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. North Carolina Central Eagles Game Preview
Norfolk State Stats, Odds & Insights
Norfolk State is outscoring opponents by 7.5 points per game with a +231 scoring differential overall. It puts up 76.3 points per game (70th in college basketball) and allows 68.8 per outing (142nd in college basketball).
The Spartans are averaging 76.3 points, 10.6 more than the Eagles give up.
Norfolk State hits 2.4 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 7.0 (230th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.4.
At home, the Spartans are posting 11.4 more points per game (82.0) than they are in road games (70.6).
Norfolk State’s offense has been better over its last 10 games, racking up 77.0 points per contest compared to the 76.3 it has averaged this year.
North Carolina Central Stats, Odds & Insights
North Carolina Central has a +298 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.3 points per game. It is putting up 76.0 points per game, 78th in college basketball, and is giving up 65.7 per contest to rank 58th in college basketball.
The Eagles’ 76.0 points per game are 7.2 more than the Spartans allow.
North Carolina Central knocks down 7.8 three-pointers per game (133rd in college basketball) at a 35.8% rate (93rd in college basketball), compared to the 5.9 per game its opponents make, at a 30.6% rate.
At home, the Eagles score 82.4 points per game. On the road, they score 68.6.
While North Carolina Central is averaging 76.0 points per game in 2022-23, it has fallen short of that over its previous 10 games, amassing 74.4 points per contest.
Spartans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bryant Jr. | 30 | 17.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Kris Bankston | 30 | 14.3 | 7.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Cahiem Brown | 30 | 11.2 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Christian Ings | 13 | 10.1 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Dana Tate | 29 | 10.0 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Wright | 29 | 16.2 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Brendan Medley-Bacon | 29 | 12.1 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| Kris Monroe | 29 | 10.0 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Marque Maultsby | 29 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Eric Boone | 28 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
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