Maryland vs. Norfolk State predictions, game picks for 2025 NCAA Tournament first round
Maryland vs. Norfolk State predictions, game picks for 2025 NCAA Tournament first round
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Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run
Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament.
The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks.
Among the first-round action Saturday afternoon will be a matchup between Maryland and Norfolk State.
The Maryland Terrapins finished the 2024-25 season with a 23-7 record which was enough for third in the Big 10. The record earned the team a 4 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Norfolk State Spartanettes, was 30-4 and ended the campaign with a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship.
Maryland is ranked 24th in the country in efficiency by Barttorvik, while Norfolk State is ranked 85th.
Here's how our experts see Thursday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash.
Maryland vs. Norfolk State picks and predictions
USA TODAY: (4-2) Majority of experts believe the Terrapins handle business and advance.
Four of our experts have Maryland moving on to the second round but, Meghan Hall of For The Win and Cora Hall of the Knoxville News picked Norfolk State.
Maryland vs. Norfolk State date, start time, how to watch
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
4:00 p.m. ET Location: Xfinity Center College Park in College Park, Maryland
Xfinity Center College Park in College Park, Maryland TV channel: ESPN
ESPN Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now
Maryland vs. Norfolk State odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20.
Spread: Marland (-16.5)
Marland (-16.5) Moneyline Favorite: Maryland (-2500)
Maryland (-2500) Moneyline Underdog : Norfolk State (1100)
: Norfolk State (1100) Total: 145.5
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