South Carolina State hosts Norfolk State at Dukes Gymnasium on Friday, Nov. 6, seeking a conference win and a measure of revenge after losing their first meeting in straight sets. The Lady Bulldogs will lean on their home-court advantage and defensive strength against a Spartans team with the better record and more efficient attack.

By the Numbers
  • South Carolina State: 6-21 overall, 1-10 in the MEAC.
  • Norfolk State: 9-15 overall, 5-6 in the MEAC.
  • Norfolk State won the Oct. 9 meeting, 3-0 (25-10, 25-20, 25-21).
  • South Carolina State averages 12.86 digs per set, compared with Norfolk State’s 11.64.
  • Norfolk State hits .206 as a team; South Carolina State hits .114.
Yes, But

South Carolina State has struggled overall and is coming off consecutive road losses, while Norfolk State is seeking a regular-season sweep. Still, the Bulldogs have shown they can win at home, including a 3-0 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore, and hold an edge in digs per set.

What’s Next

First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET Friday at Dukes Gymnasium in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The matchup gives South Carolina State another chance to build momentum and claim a MEAC win as the regular season winds down.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs’ path to an upset runs through steadier hitting: their defensive effort can keep them in the match, but they’ll need to limit attack errors and convert more opportunities at the net.