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Spartans Take Win Streak into Matchups Against DSU, UMES

| By: Maya Dawson, Asst. Director of Sports Communications
NORFOLK STATE [15-5, 4-1 MEAC] vs DSU [6-12, 2-3 MEAC]  NORFOLK STATE [15-5, 4-1 MEAC] vs. UMES [10-10, 3-2 MEAC]
Date / Time Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 | 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.
Location Norfolk, Virginia | Echols Hall Princess Anne, M.D. | Hytche Center
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All-Time Series NSU Leads 26-24 NSU Leads 29-17
First Meeting Delaware State 63, Norfolk State 42 [2008] Maryland Eastern Shore 88, Norfolk State 65 [2008]
Last Meeting
Norfolk State 70, Delaware State 42 [2023]
Norfolk State 52, Maryland Eastern Shore 51 [2023]
Series Current Streak NSU - 6 NSU - 5
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SETTING THE SCENE
The Spartans (15-5, 4-1 MEAC) are currently on fire, riding a three-game win streak looking to move to 6-1 in conference play while staying undefeated at home. 

On Saturday at 2 p.m., the Spartans will face the Hornets of Delaware State (6-12, 2-3 MEAC) at Echols Hall and will play the Hawks of Maryland Eastern Shore (10-10, 3-2 MEAC) on Monday in Princess Anne.

Whilst in this win streak, the Spartans are averaging 74.0 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting. They are averaging 14.0 steals, 37.6 rebounds, and 34.6 percent shooting from three-point range.

The Spartans have posted a six game win streak over the Hornets stretching since the 2019-20 season and a five game win streak against the Hawk since the 2018-19 season.

The Spartans have beaten the Hornets by an average of 28.6 points in their past six games and the Hawks by an average of 9.0 points.

Saturday's game which will be airing on WNSB 91.1 FM with Ross Gordon calling the action.

LAST TIME OUT
  • Norfolk State garnered a 17-point victory over the Morgan State Bears for their fourth MEAC win (62-45) on Monday
  • Norfolk State improved to 15-5 with the victory, extending its win streak to three
  • Seven Spartans had at least one steal and five had multi-steal games: Diamond Johnson (4), Kierra Wheeler (4), Da'naijah Williams (2), Niya Fields (2), and Da'Brya Clark (2)
  • Three different players scored in double-figures: Diamond Johnson (19), Da'Naijah Williams (12), and Niya Fields (11)
  • The Spartans shot 36.8 percent from the floor (21-57), 36.8 percent from three (7-19), and 65 percent from the free-throw line (13-20)
  • The Spartans caused 27 turnovers off 16 steals, which lead to 24 points off turnovers
  • The Spartans had a 26-16 points in the paint margin and 11-0 fast break point margin
  • Diamond Johnson had 19 points on 5-16 shooting for 31.2 percent shooting
  • Niya Fields and Diamond Johnson combined for six of the seven Spartan three-pointers. They combined for 6-12 (50 percent).
  • Kierra Wheeler has recorded a block in  10 consecutive games
  • Amari Smith led Morgan State with 14 points

SERIES HISTORY
  • Saturday will mark the 51st meeting between the Spartans and the Hornets, the Spartans lead with a 26-24 record
  • The Spartans have won six consecutive games against the Hornets stretching since the 2019-20 season
  • Monday will mark the 37th meeting between the Spartans and the Hawks, the Spartans lead with a 29-17 record
  • The Spartans have won five consecutive games against the Hornets stretching since the 2018-19 season


HORNETS SCOUT
  • Delaware State is 6-12 this season, with a 2-3 conference record
  • The Hornets are coming off a loss against North Carolina Central, 58-64, at home
  • The Hornets are going on the road after three consecutive home games against Maryland Eastern Shore, South Carolina State, and North Carolina Central
  • Ja'Naiah Perkins-Jackson returned and started in the last game against North Carolina Central putting up 18 points, two rebounds, two steals, on 7-of-26 shooting, with three three-pointers
  • The Hornets as a team collected 41 rebounds against North Carolina Central, which was third most all season

HAWKS SCOUT
  • Maryland Eastern Shore is 10-10 this season with a 3-2 conference record
  • The Hawks are coming off a 63-45 win over South Carolina State
  • The Hawks collected 40 points in the paint
  • Mahogany Lester led the team with 15 points on 7-11 shooting
  • The Hawks were 1-11 from three-point range
  • Currently on a two game win streak with wins over North Carolina Central (78-61) and South Carolina State (63-45)

TIP-INS
  • Kierra Wheeler, leads the MEAC in points (17.6), rebounds (10.0), and field-goal percentage (.529). 
  • Wheeler is also top two in the conference in blocks (1.4)
  • Niya Fields leads the conference in assists per game (4.2)
  • The Spartans have the largest margin of victory of any team in the conference (10.5)
  • The Spartans are ranked number one in the MEAC in scoring defense. Across 20 games, the Spartans have allowed the least amount of points of any team in the conference (55.8).
  • The Hornets are 2-7 on the road 
  • The Hawks are 8-2 at home this season

LOOKING AHEAD TO WHAT'S NEXT
The Spartans will be coming back home for back-to-back conference games against South Carolina State and North Carolina Central next week. 

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