- Matchup: Norfolk State Spartans vs Morgan State Bears
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: Hill Field House, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Monday, the Morgan State Bears (12-14) will face off against the Norfolk State Spartans (14-14) at Hill Field House.
In their latest game, the Norfolk State Spartans triumphed over South Carolina State with a score of 90-71. The Spartans committed 26 fouls compared to 18 for South Carolina State. They successfully converted 5 of 14 three-point attempts. On the free throw line, South Carolina State shot 82.8%, making 24 of 29. The opponent gathered 28 rebounds (10 offensive, 18 defensive) without recording a block. South Carolina State managed 9 assists and had 7 steals. Defensively, Norfolk State allowed their opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, allowing 21 of 49 shots. The Spartans notched 16 assists while forcing 22 turnovers, resulting in 11 steals and collecting 21 rebounds, with 6 being offensive. From the free-throw line, they completed 16 of 21 attempts, boasting a 76.2% success rate. Norfolk State achieved a field goal percentage of 59.3% (32 of 54) and netted 10 of 18 shots from beyond the arc.
Anthony McComb III proved to be a standout in this match, achieving 58.3% shooting accuracy, contributing 1 assist, playing 33 minutes, collecting 2 rebounds, and scoring 24 points on 7 of 12 shooting.
This season, Norfolk State holds a record of 14-14, averaging 76.0 points per game (ranked 176th nationally) while shooting at 46.8% overall. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.7% (169 out of 487) and are converting 67.9% of their free throws. The Spartans average 34.6 rebounds per game and have recorded a total of 336 assists this season, ranking them 329th in college basketball. They average 12.6 turnovers and commit approximately 19.5 fouls each game.
Defensively, Norfolk State forces an average of 13.9 turnovers per game while committing 18.7 fouls. They limit their opponents to 31.6% shooting from three-point range and rank 143rd nationally in points allowed per game (72.5). Opponents shoot 43.8% against them (676 of 1,544) and they give up an average of 32.8 rebounds per game. The Spartans rank 204th in the nation for assists permitted, with a total of 391 given up this season.
In their previous outing, the Morgan State Bears clinched a win over South Carolina State, ending the game 90-83. They allowed South Carolina State 25 total rebounds (with 13 offensive). Morgan State hit only 3 out of 15 three-point attempts for a 20.0% rate and recorded an 18 of 29 success rate at the free-throw line (62.1%). South Carolina State achieved 49.2% shooting accuracy, making 31 of 63 shots. Morgan State finished the game shooting 52.1% with 25 out of 48 field goals made and an impressive 60.0% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 20 attempts. They tallied 28 free throws at an 82.4% clip. The Bears faced 23 fouls from South Carolina State, taking them to the line for 34 attempts. They gave away possession 14 times while managing 6 steals, and gathered 25 rebounds (18 defensive and 7 offensive).
Alfred Worrell Jr. was a key performer for the Bears, contributing 23 points in 34 minutes of play, alongside 2 assists. He shot 6 of 10, achieving a 60.0% rate, along with securing 6 rebounds.
Currently, Morgan State holds a record of 12-14 for the season. They average 21.7 fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 73.9%. The Bears assist at a rate of 13.5 times per game (ranking 220th nationally) and turn over the ball 13 times per contest. They have amassed 1,969 points this season (75.7 points per game) and grab 34.5 rebounds each game. Offensively, Morgan State shoots 43.3% from the field, placing them 293rd in Division 1.
On defense, Morgan State allows 32.1% from three-point range (156 of 486) while opponents convert 68.6% from the free-throw line. They average 15.1 assists and 35.1 rebounds allowed per game, placing them 296th and 229th in those defensive metrics. The Bears are ranked 303rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game, averaging 78.4. They force opposing teams into an average of 12.3 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 46.8% (312th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Norfolk State
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