By: Sebastian Burke, Sports Information Intern
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State women's basketball team is coming off two straight wins, most recently a 72-58 win over High Point on Wednesday. The Spartans welcome La Salle on Friday at 6 p.m., the last game of a three-game home stand at Echols Hall.
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Series History vs. La Salle
This will be the third overall matchup against the Explorers, and the second time during head coach Larry Vicker's tenure. NSU is 0-2 all time versus the La Salle, and 0-1 under Vickers.
Last Meeting vs. La Salle
The Spartans traveled to Philadelphia in their most recent game against La Salle, with the Explorers coming out on top against the Spartans 62-52.
Raven Russell dropped 15 points to lead the Spartans, while Shalina Miller led the Panthers with 14 points. Deja King scored 13 in last year's game against the Spartans as well. King and Miller return to this 2019-20 La Salle team.
NSU By the Numbers
78 - Number of points the Spartans have averaged in their first three games, ranking first in the MEAC.
2 - NSU has two players currently ranked in the top five of the MEAC in points per game.
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Chanette Hicks – 20.3 ppg & Le'Deja James - 16.5)
+16 - NSU's scoring margin so far this season, which ranks second in the conference.
17 - The number of assists the Spartans averaged in the first three games, tied for second in the MEAC.
14.7 - The number of steals the Spartans are averaging per game, first in the conference.
8.3 - The number of rebounds
Blaire Thomas has averaged in the first three games, which ranks third in the MEAC.
A Win over La Salle Would...
Give the Spartans their third win for the season, and third win in a row.
Snap a two-game losing streak against the Explorers dating back to the 2015-16 season.
Scouting the La Salle
The Explorers are led by a duo of freshman guards and Australian natives in Claire and Amy Jacobs. Claire is averaging 14.8 points per game, while Amy averages 8.8 off the bench.
Kayla Spruill is the only player besides Claire Jacobs to average in double-digits, scoring 11.3 points per game.
Next Up
The Spartans will travel to Jacksonville, Fla. for the Thanksgiving Classic hosted by Jacksonville University on Nov. 29 and 30.
