By: Sebastian Burke, Sports Information Intern
NORFOLK, Va. -- The Norfolk State women's basketball team will look to get their first win of the season on the road at Marshall on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Spartans (0-1) tipped off their season hosting Liberty (1-0) on Tuesday, dropping their opener 68-47.
Series History
- This will be the fourth overall matchup against Marshall, and the first time during head coach Larry Vickers' tenure.
- NSU is 0-3 all time versus Marshall, and 0-0 under Vickers.
Last Meeting
- The Herd came into Echols Hall and took a 81-67 victory against the Spartans in 2015-16, prior to Vickers becoming the head coach.
- Kayla Roberts dropped 20 points to lead the Spartans, while Talequia Hamilton led the Thundering Herd with 17 points.
NSU By the Numbers
- 10 - The amount of steals the Spartans had in their game against Liberty.
- 2 - The number of starters returning for the Spartans.
- 34 - Amount of rebounds for the Spartans against Liberty.
- 8 - Fast break points scored by the Spartans against Liberty.
- 16 - points off the bench for the Spartans against Liberty.
- 280 - Career points for Spartan's guard La'Deja James.
A Win over Marshall Would...
- Give the Spartans their first ever victory against Marshall in four games against them.
- Give the Spartans their first win of the 2019-20 season.
- Keep the Spartans from falling 0-2 and get back to .500 for the season.
Scouting the Herd
- Marshall's women's basketball team defeated Kentucky Christian 89-40 in their first game of the season.
- Four of the Herd's players scored in double digits, with Kristen Mayo leading the way with 19 points. Savannah Wheeler also added 18 points off the bench in just 20 minutes of playing time.
- Khadaijia Brooks is the only member on this Herd squad that has experience against Norfolk State, playing in the 81-67 Marshall victory against NSU in the 2015-16 season.
Media Coverage
