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North Carolina Central Hosts Conference Rival Norfolk State
Norfolk State Spartans (6-10) face North Carolina Central Eagles (4-11) in their first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchup this season, with Norfolk State struggling on the road at 1-7.
- On Saturday, Norfolk State Spartans visit North Carolina Central Eagles in Durham, North Carolina at 4:30 p.m. EST for their first MEAC matchup this season.
- With 14.5 assists per game, the North Carolina Central Eagles rank second in the MEAC and hold a winning record at home in Durham.
- McComb's 3-point touch matters, as Anthony McComb III is shooting 37.2% from deep with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game.
- Perimeter shooting and 10-point-margin games could decide the outcome as North Carolina Central Eagles allow 9.2 made 3-pointers per game, while Norfolk State Spartans face frequent 10-point margins.
- Given near-identical shooting trends, small swings could determine the MEAC result as both teams are 3-7 in their last 10 games, with Norfolk State Spartans averaging 74.4 points and North Carolina Central Eagles 77.2.
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HBCU grudge-match: NC Central and Norfolk State to spar again
HBCU basketball takes center stage on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, when Norfolk State and NC Central tip off MEAC play in a matchup that blends history, championship pedigree, and two of the league’s defining head coaches. While this rivalry has been renewed in the MEAC era, its roots stretch deeper into Black college basketball lore, dating back to hard-fought CIAA battles that helped shape both programs. A Rivalry Built Across Conferences in HBCU B…
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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