The Norfolk State Spartans (11-13) head to Maryland Eastern Shore to take on the Hawks (8-16) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 8.
The Hawks enter this game hoping for similar success after edging Hampton 73-70 on Saturday. Dominique Elliott was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-12 shooting. The Spartans, meanwhile, are coming off a 99-92 win against Howard on Saturday. D’Shon Taylor led the team in scoring by accounting for 22 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
Over the last five games, Elliott has taken his game to another level for the Hawks, averaging 17.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 0.6 steals.
Notes
With 67.8 possessions and .992 points per possession, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks perform worse on both metrics than the Norfolk State Spartans. Norfolk State averages 68.2 possessions and 1.079 points per possession.
The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks average an effective field goal percentage of 49.4% this season. The Norfolk State Spartans have a subpar record of 2-10 when opponents have an eFG% of 49.4% or greater.
On average, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks attempt 19.0 three point field goals per game and the Norfolk State Spartans attempt 20.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Maryland Eastern Shore has an abysmal record of 1-10, while Norfolk State is 6-7.
On average, Maryland Eastern Shore makes 6.0 steals per game. Norfolk State is a subpar 1-7 when it gives up at least 6 steals.
