A pair of hot squads hit the court when the South Carolina State Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 MEAC) host the Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 10-1 MEAC) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are putting their six-game winning streak on the line versus the Spartans, victors in eight in a row.

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South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State Game Info

• When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
• Where: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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South Carolina State Stats Insights

• The Bulldogs are shooting 47.4% from the field this season, 6.2 percentage points higher than the 41.2% the Spartans allow to opponents.
• In games South Carolina State shoots higher than 41.2% from the field, it is 15-4 overall.
• The Spartans are the 223rd-ranked rebounding team in the country, while the Bulldogs sit at 164th.
• The 79.5 points per game the Bulldogs record are 11.5 more points than the Spartans allow (68).
• When South Carolina State scores more than 68 points, it is 15-4.

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Norfolk State Stats Insights

• The Spartans’ 48.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.8 percentage points higher than the Bulldogs have allowed to their opponents (43.8%).
• Norfolk State is 18-4 when it shoots better than 43.8% from the field.
• The Spartans are the 223rd-ranked rebounding team in the nation, the Bulldogs sit at 61st.
• The Spartans’ 77.5 points per game are 7.1 more points than the 70.4 the Bulldogs give up.
• When Norfolk State allows fewer than 79.5 points, it is 19-4.

South Carolina State Home & Away Comparison

• Offensively South Carolina State has performed better when playing at home this season, scoring 93.1 points per game, compared to 72.7 per game away from home.
• Defensively the Bulldogs have been better in home games this season, surrendering 65.3 points per game, compared to 73.5 on the road.
• In terms of three-point shooting, South Carolina State has performed better in home games this year, draining 7.6 threes per game with a 35.8% three-point percentage, compared to 6.5 threes per game and a 34.4% three-point percentage when playing on the road.

Norfolk State Home & Away Comparison

• At home, Norfolk State scores 86.1 points per game. Away, it averages 70.7.
• The Spartans are allowing fewer points at home (65.2 per game) than on the road (71.3).
• Norfolk State drains more 3-pointers at home (6.8 per game) than on the road (4.9). It also has a higher 3-point percentage at home (36.3%) than on the road (30.5%).

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