The James Madison Dukes (1-0) face the Norfolk State Spartans (2-0) at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The matchup airs on ESPN+.

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James Madison vs. Norfolk State Game Info

• When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
• Where: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall in Norfolk, Virginia
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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James Madison Stats Insights

• The Dukes made 47.6% of their shots from the field last season, which was 6.8 percentage points higher than the Spartans allowed to their opponents (40.8%).
• James Madison had a 26-1 straight-up record in games it shot higher than 40.8% from the field.
• The Dukes were the 43rd-ranked rebounding team in college basketball. The Spartans finished 212th.
• Last year, the 83.2 points per game the Dukes averaged were 15.7 more points than the Spartans allowed (67.5).
• James Madison went 27-2 last season when scoring more than 67.5 points.

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Norfolk State Stats Insights

• The Spartans’ 46% shooting percentage from the field last season was 4.4 percentage points higher than the Dukes had given up to their opponents (41.6%).
• Last season, Norfolk State had a 17-4 record in games the team collectively shot higher than 41.6% from the field.
• The Dukes ranked 84th in college basketball in offensive rebounding, while the Spartans ranked 100th.
• The Spartans’ 74.5 points per game last year were just 4.9 more points than the 69.6 the Dukes gave up to opponents.
• Norfolk State had a 21-7 record last season when giving up fewer than 83.2 points.

James Madison Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• Offensively James Madison fared better in home games last year, putting up 85.9 points per game, compared to 82.6 per game when playing on the road.
• Defensively the Dukes were better at home last year, surrendering 64.3 points per game, compared to 74.6 in road games.
• James Madison averaged 8.7 treys per game, which was 0.2 fewer than it averaged in away games (8.9). In terms of three-point percentage, it shot 35.6% when playing at home and 35.4% away from home.

Norfolk State Home & Away Comparison (2023-24)

• Norfolk State put up more points at home (83.9 per game) than away (66.5) last season.
• At home, the Spartans allowed 62.9 points per game, 8.9 fewer points than they allowed on the road (71.8).
• At home, Norfolk State knocked down 7.4 3-pointers per game last season, two more than it averaged away (5.4). Norfolk State’s 3-point shooting percentage was also higher at home (35.8%) than away (31%).

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