- Matchup: Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Norfolk State Spartans
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Venue: Joseph G. Echols Hall, Norfolk, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (5-13) are heading to Joseph G. Echols Hall this Monday to face off against the Norfolk State Spartans (6-11).
In their last outing, the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks secured a victory against Morgan State, finishing the game at 66-49. The Hawks achieved a shooting percentage of 40.7%, making 22 of 54 attempts, and converted 4 out of 17 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they recorded 18 out of 27 attempts for a 66.7% success rate. On the boards, Maryland Eastern Shore tallied 35 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive, alongside 12 assists. They created 14 turnovers and secured 6 steals while holding Morgan State to 33.3% shooting—17 of 51. Morgan State managed 27 rebounds (4 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not record any blocks, going 68.8% from the charity stripe by making 11 of 16. They also hit 4 out of 21 from beyond the arc. Maryland Eastern Shore finished the game with 14 personal fouls compared to Morgan State’s 26.
Dorion Staples was a standout player, finishing with 16 points on 4 of 9 shooting and contributing 2 rebounds over 28 minutes on the court, achieving a field goal percentage of 44.4% along with 1 assist.
The Hawks come into this matchup with a 5-13 record for the season. They average 63.6 points per game (ranking 358th in Division 1) with a field goal percentage of 44.6%. From three-point distance, they connect at 29.0% (98 of 338) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 66.4%. The team averages 33.7 rebounds and has recorded 254 assists this year, placing them 77th in the nation for assists. They turn the ball over 15.6 times per game and average 17.9 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Hawks force an average of 11.1 turnovers and allow 15.7 personal fouls per game, currently ranking 317th in Division 1 for assists allowed with 244. Maryland Eastern Shore gives up a shooting percentage of 43.3% (442 of 1,021) and an average of 33.9 rebounds per matchup. They yield 31.8% on three-point attempts and are ranked 158th in points allowed per game at 72.5.
In their last game, the Norfolk State Spartans fell short against North Carolina Central, losing 69-67. Norfolk allowed 37 rebounds (14 offensive) from North Carolina Central while shooting just 19.0% from three-point range (4 of 21), finishing 68.0% from the free-throw line with 17 of 25 makes. The Spartans shot 40.3% overall, making 25 of 62 field goal attempts. In the match-up, Norfolk State converted 4 of 17 three-point shots (23.5%) and collected a total of 37 rebounds (21 defensive, 16 offensive). They turned the ball over 12 times but managed to get 7 steals.
Devon Ellis was instrumental for the Spartans, scoring 18 points while making 7 of 15 shots (46.7%) and recording 8 rebounds and 4 assists over 29 minutes of play.
The Spartans are currently 6-11 this season. They average 19.1 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw conversion rate of 64.9%. Their team assists average stands at 11.9 per game (ranked 324th in Division 1), with 11.8 turnovers per outing. Norfolk State has netted 1,266 points this year, averaging 74.5 points per game, alongside 36.8 rebounds per game. They maintain a field goal percentage of 45.1%, ranking them 207th in the nation.
Defensively, Norfolk gives up 31.1% from three-point range (133 of 428) and allows opponents to score at a 70.7% rate from the charity stripe. They permit an average of 15.4 assists and 35.1 rebounds, ranking 303rd and 210th in Division 1 respectively. The Spartans are ranked 177th in points allowed per game at 73.2 and force 12.8 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 43.4% from the field (177th in the country).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Norfolk State
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