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The Northern Kentucky Norse (6-6) aim to extend a four-game win streak when they host the South Carolina State Bulldogs (6-7) at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Truist Arena. The game airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Northern Kentucky vs. South Carolina State
- Game day: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Game time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Northern Kentucky 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.9 | 233 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.0 | 271 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.4 | 265 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.9 | 178 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 279 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 52 |
South Carolina State 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.0 | 149 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.8 | 220 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.2 | 271 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.8 | 104 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 243 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 18 |
Northern Kentucky vs. South Carolina State Stat Insights
Points
- The Norse put up just 0.7 more points than the Bulldogs concede (69.9).
- Northern Kentucky is 5-1 when putting more than 69.9 points on the board.
- When South Carolina State allows less than 70.6 points, it is 6-1.
- The Bulldogs put up 7.2 more points per game (77.4) than the Norse concede (70.2).
- South Carolina State is 6-1 when scoring over 70.2 points.
- Northern Kentucky has a 5-4 record when giving up less than 77.4 points.
- The Norse have five more points than their opponents this season (0.4 per game), and the Bulldogs have 97 more than their opponents (7.5 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Norse are shooting 43.9% from the field, only 0.1% higher than Bulldogs concede.
- In games when Northern Kentucky shoots higher than 43.8% from the field, it is 6-1 overall.
- South Carolina State is 6-1 when shooting better than 45.0% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Norse and Bulldogs rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Norse averaging 0.2 more per game.
- Northern Kentucky is 4-3 overall when tops in terms of the boards. South Carolina State is 1-5 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Norse grab 9.8 offensive rebounds per game, just 0.4 fewer than the Bulldogs.
- The Bulldogs are 3-4 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Norse are 1-2 when they lose that battle.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Northern Kentucky has an average rebounding margin of +0.5, and South Carolina State is at +1.4.
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Robert Morris | Away |
| 1/1/2025 | Purdue Fort Wayne | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Green Bay | Home |
South Carolina State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2024 | Georgia | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Morgan State | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Coppin State | Away |