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Norfolk State and Loyola Chicago play in NIT matchup

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (14-17, 10-10 A-10) at Norfolk State Spartans (18-14, 13-4 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Saturday, 2 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State and Loyola Chicago square off in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Spartans' record in MEAC games is 13-4, and their record is 5-10 against non-conference opponents. Norfolk State is second in the MEAC scoring 63. 7 points while shooting 37.

4% from the field. The Ramblers are 10-10 in A-10 play. Loyola Chicago ranks ninth in the A-10 with 8.

7 offensive rebounds per game led by Brooklyn Vaughn averaging 1. 9. Norfolk State averages 5.

8 made 3-pointers per game, 1. 3 more made shots than the 4. 5 per game Loyola Chicago allows.