Preview: Norfolk State Spartans at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (Interstat) — Norfolk State looks to avenge a recent home loss and continue its push toward a .500 record when it visits Maryland-Eastern Shore in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball matchup Monday at the William P. Hytche Center. The Spartans (11-14) enter with momentum from a 75-68 home victory over North Carolina Central on Feb. 7, their most recent outing. The Hawks (8-18), meanwhile, are mired in a six-game losing streak following a 79-53 defeat at Howard on Saturday. This contest is a quick rematch of a Jan. 12 meeting in Norfolk, which Maryland-Eastern Shore won 74-70. That result gives the Hawks a measure of confidence despite their recent struggles. A key player to watch is Norfolk State guard Elijah Jamison, who is coming off a career-high 28-point performance in the win over North Carolina Central. Over his last five games, Jamison is averaging 15.6 points and has scored in double figures four times, providing a critical offensive spark for the Spartans. For the Hawks, forward Trey Brown will aim to build on his team-high 14-point effort at Howard. Brown’s production has been inconsistent, but his scoring and energy will be vital for a Maryland-Eastern Shore offense that has failed to reach 65 points in any game during its current skid. Norfolk State has shown a potent offense at times, including a 103-point outburst against Coppin State last month, but has struggled with consistency. Maryland-Eastern Shore’s path to victory likely depends on replicating its defensive effort from the January win and finding enough scoring to keep pace. The game is part of a tight MEAC schedule as both teams jockey for positioning ahead of the conference tournament next month. Following this game, Norfolk State hosts South Carolina State on Feb. 21, while Maryland-Eastern Shore travels to face Coppin State the same day. Tip-off is set for Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Princess Anne.