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Miami Herald
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Viral HBCU basketball star lands in dunk contest
HBCU basketball fans, get ready-Norfolk State's Christian Ings is taking his high-flying talents to primetime. The viral HBCU star has been selected to compete in the King's Hawaiian Slam Dunk Championship at the 36th annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships in San Antonio on Thursday, April 3. The event will air live on ESPN at 7 p.m. for his jaw-dropping athleticism, Ings became a must-watch player in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during his time with Norfolk State. His most viral moment came on Senior Night this season, when two monster dunks in the final minutes against Morgan State earned him the No. 1 and No. 3 spots on ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10. This season, Ings averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 48.9% from the field and 47.3% from deep. He helped lead the Spartans to their fourth MEAC Tournament title, scoring a team-best 16 points in the championship he's one of just six players selected to compete in the slam dunk contest. Ings will represent the HBCU community on one of college basketball's biggest stages, held this year at the Frost Bank Center-home of the San Antonio athletes continue to prove they belong in the national spotlight, and Ings' invitation to this elite competition is another proud moment for the culture. From viral highlights to ESPN's main stage, Christian Ings is ready to show the world what HBCU basketball is all about. The post Viral HBCU basketball star lands in dunk contest appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida vs. Norfolk State First Round: Game Time, TV Channel and More
Florida vs. Norfolk State First Round: Game Time, TV Channel and More Details for the NCAA Tournament first-round game between the No. 1 seed Florida Gators and the No. 16 seed Norfolk State Spartans have been announced. The contest will start at 6:50 p.m. ET on Friday. In its last game, Florida won 86-77 over Tennessee on Sunday, March 16. Walter Clayton Jr. led the team with 22 points. Norfolk State enters the first-round matchup following a 66-65 win over South Carolina State on Saturday, March 15. Their high scorer was Christian Ings with 16 points. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll What Time and TV Channel is the Florida vs. Norfolk State Game on? Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025 Game Time: 6:50 p.m. ET 6:50 p.m. ET Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina TV Channel: TNT TNT Live Stream: Sling TV - Watch Now! Watch the NCAA Tournament on Sling! Florida Players to Watch Clayton is tops on the Gators with 17.5 points per contest and 4.3 assists, while also averaging 3.8 rebounds. Alex Condon leads his team in rebounds per contest (7.9), and also averages 11.2 points and 2.2 assists. At the other end, he posts 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots. Alijah Martin puts up 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 1.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Will Richard is posting 13.6 points, 1.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. Thomas Haugh is posting 9.4 points, 2.1 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game. Norfolk State Players to Watch Brian Moore Jr. is the Spartans' top scorer (18.4 points per game), and he contributes 3.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds. Ings tops the Spartans in assists (3.2 per game), and averages 11.9 points and 2.2 rebounds. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Jalen Myers is posting a team-high 5.4 rebounds per game. And he is delivering 10.6 points and 1.0 assists, making 52.4% of his shots from the floor. The Spartans get 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Jaylani Darden. The Spartans get 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game from Kuluel Mading. Florida vs. Norfolk State Betting Info Spread: Florida -28.5 Florida -28.5 Moneyline Favorite: Florida -12500 Florida -12500 Moneyline Underdog: Norfolk State +3100 Norfolk State +3100 Total: 153.5 Follow the latest college sports coverage at College Sports Wire.
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Norfolk State 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
Norfolk State 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures The Norfolk State Spartans (24-10) are in the conversation to win the national championship at the end of the 2024-25 college basketball season, as bookmakers have listed them at +100000 on the moneyline, the best odds in the MEAC and the 54th-best odds among all college basketball teams. College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 12:06 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Norfolk State heads into this game on the heels of a 66-65 win against South Carolina State on Saturday. Christian Ings scored a team-leading 16 points for the Spartans in the win. Watch NCAA basketball on Fubo! The Spartans play against the Florida Gators in the First Round on Friday, March 21 at 6:50 p.m. ET. Florida is favored by 28.5, with a 153.5 point total. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Norfolk State college basketball futures odds Odds to win the national championship: +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) Norfolk State's best 2024-25 wins Norfolk State beat the High Point Panthers (No. 48 in the RPI) 77-74 on December 29, which is its top win of the season to date. Against High Point, Brian Moore Jr. had 33 points and added five boards and six assists. Other notable wins 83-69 at home over James Madison (No. 72/RPI) on November 9 66-65 over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on March 15 67-65 at home over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on February 1 67-58 on the road over Hampton (No. 194/RPI) on November 16 76-55 on the road over UC Davis (No. 198/RPI) on November 25 Norfolk State stat leaders Moore paces the Spartans at 18.4 points per contest, while also averaging 3.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds. Ings is tops on his squad in assists per contest (3.2), and also posts 11.9 points and 2.2 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Jalen Myers leads his team in rebounds per game (5.4), and also puts up 10.6 points and 1.0 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Jaylani Darden puts up 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. At the other end, he posts 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Kuluel Mading averages 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 57.9% from the field. Norfolk State 2024-25 stats So far this year, Norfolk State is averaging 77.3 points per game (86th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendering 69.0 points per contest (87th-ranked). The Spartans are 11-1 at home, 8-9 on the road and 5-0 in neutral-site games this year. Offensively Norfolk State has played better at home this year, putting up 86.1 points per game, compared to 73.3 per game away from home. The Spartans have an 18-3 record in games they were listed as the favorite, and a 3-7 record in games they were listed as the underdog. Norfolk State has seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 77.6 points per game in its last 10 outings, 0.3 points more than the 77.3 it has scored this year. Follow the latest college sports coverage at College Sports Wire. Watch NCAA basketball on Fubo!
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Norfolk State 2025 college basketball national championship odds and futures
The Norfolk State Spartans (24-10) are in the conversation to win the national championship at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college basketball season, as sportsbooks have listed them at +100000 on the moneyline, the 54th-best odds of all college basketball teams and the best odds in the MEAC. Norfolk State is coming off of a 66-65 victory over South Carolina State in its most recent game on Saturday. In the Spartans' win, Christian Ings led the way with a team-high 16 points (adding seven rebounds and four assists). The Spartans play against the Florida Gators, on Friday, March 21 at 6:50 p.m. ET in the First Round. Who's favored? Florida, by 28.5, with an over/under of 153.5. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Norfolk State college basketball futures odds College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 10:13 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Odds to win the national championship: +100000 (Bet $100 to win $100000) Norfolk State's best 2024-25 wins Norfolk State defeated the High Point Panthers 77-74 on the road on December 29, which is its best win of the season according to the RPI. With 33 points, five rebounds and six assists, Brian Moore Jr. was the standout performer versus High Point. Other notable wins 83-69 at home over James Madison (No. 72/RPI) on November 9 66-65 over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on March 15 67-65 at home over South Carolina State (No. 184/RPI) on February 1 67-58 on the road over Hampton (No. 194/RPI) on November 16 76-55 on the road over UC Davis (No. 198/RPI) on November 25 Norfolk State stat leaders Moore puts up a team-leading 18.4 points per game. He is also averaging 3.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists, shooting 54.6% from the floor. Ings averages a team-high 3.2 assists per contest. He is also averaging 11.9 points and 2.2 rebounds, shooting 49.1% from the field and 47.9% from downtown (fifth in college basketball) with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game. Jalen Myers paces his squad in rebounds per contest (5.4), and also puts up 10.6 points and 1.0 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Jaylani Darden averages 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he puts up 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Kuluel Mading posts 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists per contest, shooting 57.9% from the field. Norfolk State 2024-25 stats Norfolk State is 86th in college basketball with 77.3 points per game so far this year. At the other end of the court, it ranks 87th with 69 points allowed per game. This year, the Spartans have an 11-1 record at home and an 8-9 record on the road while going 5-0 in neutral-site games. Norfolk State puts up 86.1 points per game at home, compared to 73.3 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 12.8 points per contest. The Spartans have an 18-3 record in games they were listed as favorites, while finishing 3-7 when listed as underdogs. Norfolk State's offense has been improved over its last 10 games, putting up 77.6 points per contest compared to the 77.3 it has averaged this season.
Fox Sports
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Top-seed Norfolk State defeats Morgan State 58-55. advances to MEAC championship game
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Christian Ings scored 19 points and top-seeded Norfolk State held off No. 5 Morgan State 58-55 Friday night to earn a spot in Saturday's Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. The Spartans will face second-seeded South Carolina State, which beat sixth-seeded North Carolina Central, in Saturday's championship contest. Ings shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Spartans (21-10, 2-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Brian Moore Jr. scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 14 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Chris Fields Jr. had eight points and went 4 of 9 from the field. The Bears (13-17, 1-1) were led by Kameron Hobbs, who recorded 11 points. Daniel Akitoby added eight points and four blocks for Morgan State. Will Thomas had eight points. Ings scored nine points in the first half and Norfolk State went into halftime trailing 28-25. Norfolk State outscored Morgan State by six points in the second half. Moore led the way with 13 second-half points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
