Spartans and Pirates set to get it on in “Battle of the Bay” this weekend

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication

NORFOLK STATE [1-2] vs. HAMPTON [1-1]
Date / TimeSaturday, September 14, 2024 | 4 p.m
LocationNorfolk, Va. | William “Dick” Price Stadium
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TV / StreamingESPN+
Radio Hot 91.1 FM (WNSB) | Sirius XM (Channel 385)
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Norfolk State Game Notes
Virginia StateGame Notes
All-Time SeriesNSU Leads 32-29-1
First MeetingHampton 13, Norfolk State 0 [1938]
Last MeetingNorfolk State 31, Hampton 23 [2023]
Longest Series Winning StreakNSU – 6 (2x)
Current Winning StreakNSU – 1
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The Norfolk State football team knocked off one in-state rival last week, and will attempt to take down another this Saturday.

The Spartans (1-2) face Hampton (1-1) at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 14 for the 65thedition of the “Battle of the Bay.” Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.

Norfolk State beat Virginia State 28-23 last weekend behind a balanced performance on both sides of the ball, putting together a gritty final drive to drain the clock and set up victory formation.

NSU quarterback Jalen Daniels received MEAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his showing against Virginia State, completing 14-of-21 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 31 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Following a narrow 30-28 defeat against Morgan State in the team’s home opener, Hampton regrouped to defeat Virginia Union 33-21 in Week 2. Trailing 21-19 in the fourth quarter, running back Elijah Burrus scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in the closing stretch to flip the script for the Pirates.

Saturday’s game will air on ESPN+ with radio coverage on WNSB 91.1 FM.

ABOUT THE GAME

  • Norfolk State leads the all-time series 32-29-1
  • Saturday’s matchup marks the 65th edition of the “Battle of the Bay”
  • Norfolk State defeated Hampton last year, 31-23
  • Norfolk State is 6-4 against Hampton in the last 10 meetings between the schools
  • Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums is in his fourth season
  • Interim Head Coach Trent Boykin is in his first season at Hampton.

ABOUT NORFOLK STATE

  • Norfolk State improved to 1-2 on the season following a 28-23 win over Virginia State
  • The Spartans led the MEAC in average home attendance in 2023, attracting 15,649 fans per game at Dick Price Stadium
  • The Spartans won their first home game last week since October 30, 2021
  • Norfolk State quarterback Jalen Danielsearned MEAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against VSU, throwing for 210 yards and a touchdown
  • Norfolk State leads the MEAC in interceptions this season with four total. Terron Malloryleads the Spartans with two picks
  • NSU has also forced the most fumbles in the MEAC with three recoveries
  • Kevon King leads the MEAC in rushing with 39 carries for 309 yards and three touchdowns

ABOUT HAMPTON

  • Hampton enters the game 1-1 on the year following a win over Virginia Union, 33-21, last week
  • The Pirates enter the game with the No. 1-ranked pass defense in the CAA, giving up 113 yards per game
  • Hampton last defeated Norfolk State in 2022, 17-7, at Dick Price Stadium
  • Hampton runs a two-quarterback system. Malcolm Mays leads the way with 237 passings yards and two touchdowns. Chris Zellous has thrown for 225 yards and rushed for 46 yards and a pair of TDs

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