Updated Jan. 26, 2026, 3:34 p.m. ET
A pair of streaking squads hit the court when the Norfolk State Spartans (10-12, 3-2 MEAC) host the Morgan State Bears (7-13, 3-2 MEAC) on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The Spartans are putting their three-game winning streak on the line versus the Bears, victors in three in a row.
Norfolk State beat Coppin State 103-76 at home last time out, and were led by Anthony McComb III (29 PTS, 6 AST, 3 STL, 62.50 FG%, 6-11 from 3PT) and Devon Ellis (19 PTS, 62.50 FG%). In its previous game, Morgan State defeated Howard 78-77 on the road, with Rob Lawson (24 PTS, 50.00 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT) and Alfred Worrell Jr. (23 PTS, 25.00 FG%, 3-10 from 3PT) the standout performers.
As college basketball matchups continue, get ready for the contest with what you need to know before Monday’s game.
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Norfolk State vs. Morgan State: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Arena: Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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Spartans vs. Bears odds and spread
- Spread Favorite: Spartans (-9.5)
- Moneyline: Norfolk State (-549), Morgan State (+400)
- Total: 153.5 points
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