Norfolk Scope Arena will be the host for an exciting MEAC title clash between Norfolk State and Howard on Saturday evening. The two teams have met in the last two title games in Norfolk, with Howard winning in 2022 before NSU picked up the crown in 2023.
In their last head-to-head encounter in March 2024, the Spartans prevailed over the Bison at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall, winning by a score of 59-53. Saturday’s game is slated for 4 PM EST.
Norfolk State | OVR 26-5 | MEAC 15-1 (1st) | NEUTRAL 3-1
Over its last five games, Norfolk State has scored an average of 64.8 points per game, a figure in line with its season average of 68.0.
In their prior neutral site contests, the Spartans have allowed opponents to shoot 35.6% from the field and 26.2% from three.
Howard | OVR 15-15 | MEAC 12-4 (2nd) | NEUTRAL 2-3
Howard has averaged 13.8 three-point attempts per game in previous neutral site games this season, converting 26.1% of them.
Howard has made a noteworthy impact on the defensive glass in its last five games. Throughout this period, the Bison have secured an average of 28.6 defensive rebounds per game, marking a considerable increase from their season-long average of 25.9.
Key Metrics
- Norfolk State tends to start hot. The team averages 34.1 first half points per game, second best in the MEAC (conference average is 32.2).
- Howard prioritizes taking care of the ball. The Bison average just 16.5 turnovers per game, which ranks as the third fewest per game in the MEAC this season (conference average is 18.0 turnovers per game).
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