- Matchup: William & Mary Tribe vs Norfolk State Spartans
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The William & Mary Tribe (1-0) are heading to Joseph G. Echols Hall this Saturday to face off against the Norfolk State Spartans (2-0).
In their previous outing, the William & Mary Tribe defeated Georgian Court decisively with a score of 110-63. They committed 15 personal fouls while Georgian Court amassed 22. The Tribe successfully converted 7 out of 35 attempts from downtown, while Georgian Court achieved 63.2% from the charity stripe, making 12 of 19. Defensively, the Tribe limited Georgian Court to 30.1% shooting on 22 of 73 attempts and secured 27 assists while forcing 15 turnovers and accumulating 10 steals. The Tribe earned a total of 46 rebounds, with 11 classified as offensive. At the charity stripe, they converted 19 of 28 attempts, resulting in a percentage of 67.9%. Overall, William & Mary finished with a remarkable FG percentage of 63.6% (42 of 66) and made 7 of their 18 three-point shots.
Ryan Jackson Jr. had an outstanding performance, contributing 15 points on 7 of 8 shooting across 22 minutes, along with 1 rebound and 2 assists, showcasing an impressive 87.5% shooting percentage.
William & Mary approaches this matchup boasting a record of 1-0 this season. The team averages 14.0 turnovers and commits 15.0 fouls per game. Collectively, they secure 52.0 boards per matchup and facilitate 27 assists, ranking 73rd nationally in assists. The Tribe has been efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 38.9% of their attempts (7 of 18) and 67.9% from the free throw line. Offensively, they average 110.0 points per game, placing them 18th in Division 1, while shooting 63.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Tribe is adept at forcing opponents into 15.0 turnovers per game while drawing 22.0 fouls. They limit their adversaries to 20.0% shooting from three-point range and their defensive metrics rank 126th in the NCAA for points allowed per game (63.0). They permit a field goal percentage of 30.1% (22 of 73) and average 32.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 135th nationally in assists allowed, having given up 11 assists this season.
In their last game, the Norfolk State Spartans secured a significant victory against Regent, finishing with a score of 119-55. They collected 27 defensive and 18 offensive boards for a total of 45 rebounds. The Spartans turned the ball over 7 times while amassing 19 steals. Regent committed 18 fouls, allowing Norfolk State to attempt 22 free throws, of which they converted 16 for a 72.7% success rate. From beyond the arc, the Spartans made 9 of 23 attempts (39.1%) and shot 58.0% overall from the field, going 47 of 81. Their defense permitted Regent to convert 21 of 57 shots (36.8%) and limited them to 30.8% from three-point range, going 8 out of 26, and allowing 5 of 8 from the free throw line (62.5%). On the boards, Norfolk State restricted Regent to 22 total rebounds, with 5 being offensive.
Devon Ellis made a notable contribution for the Spartans, netting 19 points on 8 of 12 shooting (66.7%) in 26 minutes, along with 4 rebounds, although he didn’t record any assists.
Norfolk State holds a 2-0 record so far this season. The Spartans average 19.0 fouls per game and are completing 75.0% of their free throw attempts. They register 14.0 assists per contest (201st in college basketball) while only turning the ball over 9.5 times per game. With 217 points tallied this season, they average 43.0 rebounds per game and boast an impressive 55.2% shooting percentage from the field, ranking 38th nationally.
On defense, Norfolk State allows 30.9% shooting from three-point territory (17 of 55) and opponents have converted 76.9% of their free throw attempts. They yield an average of 11.0 assists and 27.5 rebounds per game, ranking 162nd and 70th, respectively, on defense. Furthermore, teams score an average of 65.5 points per game against them, putting them at 149th nationally in points allowed. They excel in forcing turnovers, with an average of 22.0 per game, while holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 37.5% from the field (135th in the nation).
Which team will prevail in this exciting NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on William & Mary
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