NORFOLK STATE [18-8, 8-1 MEAC] vs. COPPIN STATE [4-20, 2-7]		vs. MORGAN STATE [11-14, 5-4]
Date / Time	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 4:30 p.m.	Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 | 8 p.m.
Location	Baltimore, Md. | Phys. Ed. Complex	Norfolk, Va. | Echols Hall
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TV / Streaming	espn.com/watch	espn.com/watch
Game Notes	Norfolk State Notes	Norfolk State Notes
Game Notes	Coppin State Notes	Morgan State Notes
Live Stats	coppinstatesports.com	nsuspartans.com
All-Time Series	NSU Leads 43-15	NSU Leads 48-19
First Meeting	NSU 77, CSU 56 [1982-83]	MSU 70, NSU 68 [1959-60]
Last Meeting	NSU 92, CSU 69 [2024-25]	MSU 78, NSU 74 [2024-25]
Series Current Streak	NSU - 5	MSU - 1
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NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men's basketball team looks to further its gap atop the MEAC standings this weekend, facing a pair of Baltimore opponents in a crucial conference stretch.
 
The Spartans (18-8, 8-1 MEAC) head to Charm City to face Coppin State (4-20, 2-7) on Saturday at 4 p.m., before returning home to Joseph G. Echols Hall for a matchup with Morgan State (11-14, 5-4). The showdown against the Bears will mark the final home contest of the 2024-25 season for NSU, headlined as both Senior Night and Greek Night for attending fans.
 
Prior to Monday's game, the Spartans will honor a tremendous class of eight seniors: Christian Ings, Terrance Jones, Brian Moore Jr., Kuluel Mading, Tyrel Bladen, Jalen Myers, Jaylani Darden, and Sin'Cere McMahon.
 
Norfolk State earned a pair of comfortable double-digit wins last week, defeating Maryland Eastern Shore 75-63 on the road before returning home to defeat Delaware State 96-84. Chris Fields Jr. led NSU with 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists against the Hornets, becoming just the third Spartan in the last 20 years to record at least 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in a game.
 
Coppin State plays aggressively at the defensive end, swarming the passing lanes at every opportunity. Guard Toby Nnadozie, a summer transfer from UMES, ranks 11^th in the nation and first in the MEAC with 2.5 steals per game.
 
Norfolk State seeks vengeance against Morgan State, the only loss on the Spartans' conference record midway through the MEAC slate. The Spartans nearly mounted a tremendous comeback in the final minutes of the January matchup, but Morgan State held NSU off for an 84-82 victory at Hill Field House.
 
Both games will air on ESPN+ with radio coverage available on WNSB 91.1 FM.

LAST TIME OUT

• Norfolk State earned a comfortable 96-84 victory over Delaware State on Monday evening
• Chris Fields Jr. led the Spartans with 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, becoming just the third NSU player in the last 20 years to tally at least 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in a game
• Brian Moore Jr. added 20 points and four assists
• Tyrel Bladen posted a season-high 16 points, shooting 8-of-8 from the floor
• Jaylani Darden recorded seven points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a career-high five steals
• Norfolk State outscored the Hornets 58-38 in the paint

SERIES HISTORY

• Norfolk State leads the all-time series with Coppin State 43-15
• The Spartans have won the last five matchups with the Eagles
• NSU defeated Coppin State 92-69 in the teams' first meeting of the season behind 21 points from Christian Ings
• Norfolk State leads the all-time series with Morgan State 48-19
• Morgan State took down Norfolk State 78-74 in the teams' first meetings this season, led by 23 points from Kameron Hobbs

EAGLE SCOUT

• Coppin State enters Saturday's game with a 4-20 record, 2-7 in MEAC play
• Derrius Ward leads the Eagles with 12.4 points per game
• An offseason transfer from UMES, guard Toby Nnadozie ranks 11^th in the nation with 2.5 steals per game 

BEAR SCOUT

• Morgan State currently holds an 11-14 record, 5-4 in the MEAC
• The Bears took down North Carolina Central 92-78 on the road last week
• Morgan State leads the MEAC with 81.4 points per game, but ranks last in scoring defense (81.8)
• The Bears rank seventh nationally in fast break points per game (16.2)

 
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