Hofstra defeated Norfolk State by a score of 74-58 in a game played at Hofstra on December 16, 2023. Hofstra had an offensive rating of 124.0 compared to an offensive rating of 97.2 for Norfolk State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 59.7, which is 15% slower than the NCAA average.
Hofstra's offensive rating in this game was 23% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 4% better than average. The pace of the game was 13% slower than the adjusted season average for Hofstra. Meanwhile, Norfolk State's offensive rating in this game was 4% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 18% worse than average. The pace of the game was 12% slower than the adjusted season average for Norfolk State.
Currently, Hofstra is ranked #119 with their offense ranked #101 and defense ranked #150 while Norfolk State is ranked #193 with an offense ranked #202 and a defense ranked #209. Hofstra is currently 19-13 while Norfolk State is 20-11. Hofstra has a strength of schedule ranked #182 while Norfolk State's schedule is ranked #346.