The Jackson State Tigers (1–10) return home to the Gateway Center on Friday to take on the Norfolk State Spartans (4–7) in a matchup of two teams looking to steady the ship.
Norfolk State enters the contest coming off a tough road loss to Baylor, falling 97–67 in their most recent outing. The Spartans struggled to find any rhythm offensively, shooting just 38.3 per cent from the floor while connecting on only three of their 12 attempts from beyond the arc. That performance dropped them to 4–7 on the season as they continue searching for consistency.
Jackson State’s season has been even more of an uphill climb. The Tigers are 1–9 after getting overwhelmed by Northwestern in a 93–53 defeat in their last game. Offense has been hard to come by for Jackson State, and the young squad is still trying to piece things together as it works through a challenging nonconference slate.
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Jackson State vs Norfolk State: Date and kick-off time
The Spartans will take on the Tigers in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET or 4:30 pm PT at the Gateway Center in College Park, GA.
| Date | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:30 pm ET or 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Gateway Center |
| Location | College Park, GA |
How to watch Jackson State vs Norfolk State on TV & stream live online
- TV channel: ESPNU
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Jackson State vs Norfolk State news & key players
Jackson State Spartans team news
Jackson State Tigers have struggled mightily to find any rhythm on offense. They’re scoring just 58 points per game and shooting a rough 35% from the floor, numbers that place them among the least productive units in the country. Things haven’t been any better defensively, as the Tigers are giving up 90 points per game through their first 10 outings. Daeshun Ruffin has carried much of the scoring load, averaging 14.9 points and three assists, with Jayme Mitchell Jr. chipping in 12.4 points per game. Dorian McMillan rounds out the core contributors, posting 10.2 points and a team-best 3.9 rebounds per night.
Norfolk State Tigers team news
Norfolk State’s offense has been fairly up-and-down this season, putting up 77.5 points per night while shooting a solid 47% from the field. The bigger concern has come on the defensive end, where the Spartans are surrendering 72.7 points per game overall and a bloated 84.5 points across their last four losses. Anthony McComb III has been the steady presence for Norfolk State Spartans, leading the way with 16.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest. Elijah Jamison follows closely behind, averaging 14.5 points while also pacing the team with 3.5 assists, and Devon Ellis adds another 10.9 points per game in just under 26 minutes of action.