Robinson and Delaware State host Norfolk State

Norfolk State Spartans (10-7, 1-0 MEAC) at Delaware State Hornets (7-8, 0-1 MEAC)

Dover, Delaware; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -6.5; over/under is 146.5

BOTTOM LINE: Delaware State plays Norfolk State after Martez Robinson scored 28 points in Delaware State’s 100-94 loss to the Howard Bison.

The Hornets have gone 5-0 in home games. Delaware State is 2-0 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Spartans are 1-0 in MEAC play. Norfolk State ranks sixth in the MEAC with 12.9 assists per game led by Christian Ings averaging 3.6.

Delaware State makes 43.6% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.9 percentage points higher than Norfolk State has allowed to its opponents (40.7%). Norfolk State averages 74.5 points per game, 1.0 more than the 73.5 Delaware State gives up to opponents.

The matchup Monday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Corey Perkins is averaging 6.8 points and 3.7 assists for the Hornets.

Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 19.5 points and 1.6 steals for the Spartans.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 5-5, averaging 78.4 points, 34.3 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 8.0 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points per game.

Spartans: 6-4, averaging 70.8 points, 28.4 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 5.8 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.0 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.