Delaware State takes on Norfolk State, looks to end 9-game slide

Delaware State Hornets (2-11) at Norfolk State Spartans (9-4)

Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Norfolk State -20.5; over/under is 139.5

BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State aims to end its nine-game losing streak with a victory over Norfolk State.

The Spartans are 5-0 on their home court. Norfolk State is third in the MEAC scoring 74.1 points while shooting 45.5% from the field.

The Hornets have gone 0-6 away from home. Delaware State is 2-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 14.6 turnovers per game.

The Spartans and Hornets face off Wednesday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Joe Bryant Jr. is averaging 14.2 points for the Spartans. Christian Ings is averaging 8.6 points over the past 10 games for Norfolk State.

Chris Yannick is averaging 3.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Hornets. Dominik Fragala is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Delaware State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Spartans: 6-4, averaging 66.1 points, 35.3 rebounds, 10.4 assists, 5.7 steals and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 41.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.6 points per game.

Hornets: 1-9, averaging 56.3 points, 28.7 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 5.7 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 37.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.4 points.

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