Norfolk State defeated South Carolina State by a score of 71-67 in a game played at Norfolk State on February 17, 2024. Norfolk State had an offensive rating of 89.0 compared to an offensive rating of 84.0 for South Carolina State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 70.9, which is 1% faster than the NCAA average.
Norfolk State's offensive rating in this game was 12% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 20% better than average. The pace of the game was 4% faster than the adjusted season average for Norfolk State. Meanwhile, South Carolina State's offensive rating in this game was 17% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 14% better than average. The pace of the game was 2% slower than the adjusted season average for South Carolina State.
Currently, Norfolk State is ranked #193 with their offense ranked #202 and defense ranked #209 while South Carolina State is ranked #306 with an offense ranked #303 and a defense ranked #261. Norfolk State is currently 20-11 while South Carolina State is 12-18. Norfolk State has a strength of schedule ranked #346 while South Carolina State's schedule is ranked #306.