Norfolk State defeated Howard by a score of 77-58 in a game played at Norfolk State on March 7, 2024. Norfolk State had an offensive rating of 116.4 compared to an offensive rating of 87.7 for Howard. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 66.2, which is 6% slower than the NCAA average.
Norfolk State's offensive rating in this game was 15% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 15% better than average. The pace of the game was 3% slower than the adjusted season average for Norfolk State. Meanwhile, Howard's offensive rating in this game was 13% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 13% worse than average. The pace of the game was 6% slower than the adjusted season average for Howard.
Currently, Norfolk State is ranked #193 with their offense ranked #202 and defense ranked #209 while Howard is ranked #281 with an offense ranked #171 and a defense ranked #337. Norfolk State is currently 20-11 while Howard is 16-17. Norfolk State has a strength of schedule ranked #346 while Howard's schedule is ranked #344.