Norfolk State men's basketball opens season at home against Regent

Norfolk State men's basketball begins its season Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET, hosting the Regent Royals at Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, Va. The Spartans are 0-0.

How the Spartans finished last season

The Spartans closed their previous season with three straight losses. Norfolk State lost 90-84 at Morgan State on Monday, March 2, 2026, then lost 84-76 to Howard at home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The most recent game was an 88-82 home loss to South Carolina State on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Before that stretch, Norfolk State beat South Carolina State 90-71 at home on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, and won 75-69 at Coppin State on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Regent's recent results

Regent's most recent games in the record came in earlier seasons, and the Royals lost each of them on the road. They lost 108-55 at Longwood on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, 100-61 at VMI on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, and 108-65 at Hampton on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

The Royals also played at Norfolk State on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, and lost 119-55. Their latest game listed was a 104-57 loss at William & Mary on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

Game details

Monday's game is at Norfolk State's home arena, Joseph G. Echols Hall, and is not a neutral-site game. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.