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South Carolina State @ Maryland-Eastern Shore

Current Records: South Carolina State 7-9; Maryland-Eastern Shore 5-7

What to Know

After a two-game homestand, the South Carolina State Bulldogs will be on the road. South Carolina State and the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will face off in an MEAC battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at William P Hytche Athletic Center. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

The Bulldogs came up short against the Morgan State Bears last week, falling 88-81.

Meanwhile, Maryland-Eastern Shore entered their matchup against the Norfolk State Spartans on Monday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. Maryland-Eastern Shore took a hard 72-58 fall against Norfolk State.

South Carolina State is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 7-3-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

The Bulldogs didn't have too much trouble with the Hawks at home when the teams previously met two seasons ago as they won 68-53. The rematch might be a little tougher for South Carolina State since the team won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: William P Hytche Athletic Center -- Princess Anne, Maryland
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hawks are a 3.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

South Carolina State have won five out of their last seven games against Maryland-Eastern Shore.

  • Jan 20, 2020 - South Carolina State 68 vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore 53
  • Mar 12, 2019 - South Carolina State 63 vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore 54
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Maryland-Eastern Shore 63 vs. South Carolina State 61
  • Jan 15, 2018 - South Carolina State 66 vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore 62
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Maryland-Eastern Shore 92 vs. South Carolina State 69
  • Feb 20, 2016 - South Carolina State 62 vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore 58
  • Jan 18, 2016 - South Carolina State 68 vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore 63