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Norfolk State @ South Carolina State

Current Records: Norfolk State 14-4; South Carolina State 10-10

What to Know

The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 1-9 against the Norfolk State Spartans since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. South Carolina State and Norfolk State will face off in an MEAC battle at 4 p.m. ET at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Bulldogs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 64-62 victory over the Delaware State Hornets on Monday.

Meanwhile, everything went Norfolk State's way against the Morgan State Bears on Monday as they made off with an 82-62 win.

South Carolina State is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 8-3-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

The wins brought South Carolina State up to 10-10 and the Spartans to 14-4. A pair of numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Bulldogs have only been able to knock down 39.70% percent of their shots, which is the ninth lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Norfolk State's defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 37%, which places them third in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center -- Orangeburg, South Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Spartans are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Spartans, as the game opened with the Spartans as a 5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Norfolk State have won nine out of their last ten games against South Carolina State.

  • Jan 25, 2020 - Norfolk State 73 vs. South Carolina State 62
  • Mar 13, 2019 - Norfolk State 78 vs. South Carolina State 73
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Norfolk State 74 vs. South Carolina State 69
  • Feb 19, 2018 - Norfolk State 76 vs. South Carolina State 62
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Norfolk State 78 vs. South Carolina State 54
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Norfolk State 93 vs. South Carolina State 88
  • Feb 15, 2017 - Norfolk State 81 vs. South Carolina State 70
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Norfolk State 65 vs. South Carolina State 62
  • Mar 11, 2016 - South Carolina State 67 vs. Norfolk State 65
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Norfolk State 87 vs. South Carolina State 74