Mid-Eastern foes will lock horns when the Morgan State Bears (6-20) face the Norfolk State Spartans (14-14) at Hill Field House. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
The Bears enter this game hoping for similar success after blowing out North Carolina A&T 72-51 on Monday. Rasean Simpson was a key piece, recording his third double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The Spartans, meanwhile, are coming off an 85-77 win against Coppin State on Monday. Jeff Short was the team’s top scorer, registering 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
Jordan Butler has upped his play over the last five games for the Spartans, averaging 12.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 3.8 blocks.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Spartans winning the first matchup 79-73. Cedric Blossom put up 28 points and 15 rebounds.
Notes
In its last game, Morgan State won by a margin of 21 points. Norfolk State is 4-4 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Morgan State has a 3-4 record in blowouts.
The Morgan State Bears average a field goal percentage of 38.2% this season. The Norfolk State Spartans have a losing record of 8-14 when opponents have a FG% of 38.2% or greater.
The Morgan State Bears average 17.0 three point attempts per game, while the Norfolk State Spartans attempt 20.0. When attempting 20 or more three pointers in a game, Morgan State is a poor 2-4, while Norfolk State is an even 8-8.
Morgan State ranks 57th in offensive rebounding. Norfolk State ranks 290th in defensive rebounding.
Morgan State has forced an average turnover percentage of 21.1% this season. Norfolk State has a poor 3-5 record when its TO% is 21.1% or higher.
