Howard Men Wins MEAC Championship Defeats North Carolina Central 70–63

NORFOLK, Va. — Howard University captured the 2026 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men’s Basketball Tournament championship Saturday with a 70–63 victory over North Carolina Central.

The Bison were led by Bryce Harris, Cam Gillus, and Ose Okojie, who each scored 14 points to power Howard to the conference title and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Harris delivered a standout performance throughout the tournament and was named the MEAC Tournament Outstanding Player. Howard head coach Kenneth Blakney was also honored, earning Outstanding Coach recognition after guiding the Bison to the championship.

Howard’s balanced scoring and defensive effort helped secure the win against North Carolina Central in a tightly contested title game. The victory marks another milestone for the Bison program as they return to the national stage.

North Carolina Central received strong performances during the tournament from Dionte Johnson and Gage Lattimore, both of whom were recognized on the All-Tournament Team.

2026 MEAC Men’s Basketball All-Tournament Team
Bryce Harris — Howard (Tournament Outstanding Player)
Cam Gillus — Howard
Cedric Taylor III — Howard
Dionte Johnson — North Carolina Central
Gage Lattimore — North Carolina Central

Howard head coach Kenneth Blakney was named the MEAC Tournament Outstanding Coach for his leadership throughout the championship run.