Who's Playing

Howard @ Norfolk State

Current Records: Howard 8-10; Norfolk State 12-5

What to Know

The Norfolk State Spartans are 11-1 against the Howard Bison since February of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. The Spartans and Howard will face off in an MEAC battle at 4 p.m. ET at Echols Hall. Norfolk State won both of their matches against the Bison last season (77-74 and 83-61) and is aiming for the same result this time around.

Norfolk State had enough points to win and then some against the Delaware State Hornets on Monday, taking their game 78-65.

Meanwhile, Howard came up short against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks on Monday, falling 82-73.

Norfolk State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 8.5-point margin of victory. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Spartans, who are 6-7 against the spread.

Norfolk State's victory brought them up to 12-5 while the Bison's defeat pulled them down to 8-10. Norfolk State is 8-3 after wins this season, and Howard is 6-3 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Echols Hall -- Norfolk, Virginia
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $20.00

Odds

The Spartans are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Bison, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Norfolk State have won 11 out of their last 12 games against Howard.

  • Mar 03, 2022 - Norfolk State 83 vs. Howard 61
  • Jan 15, 2022 - Norfolk State 77 vs. Howard 74
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Norfolk State 89 vs. Howard 59
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Norfolk State 71 vs. Howard 63
  • Mar 15, 2019 - Norfolk State 75 vs. Howard 69
  • Mar 07, 2019 - Howard 98 vs. Norfolk State 95
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Norfolk State 80 vs. Howard 78
  • Feb 26, 2018 - Norfolk State 79 vs. Howard 74
  • Mar 10, 2017 - Norfolk State 68 vs. Howard 53
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Norfolk State 73 vs. Howard 65
  • Feb 29, 2016 - Norfolk State 84 vs. Howard 66
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Norfolk State 99 vs. Howard 92