Eagles Journey to Howard for Weekend Matchup

WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Carolina Central ends the primary half of its two-week street journey at Howard on Saturday, Feb. 21. The Eagles and Bison are set to tip off at 12 p.m. inside Burr Gymnasium. NCCU is seeking to get again into the win column after being tripped up mid-week at South Carolina State.    

Game 26:

NC Central (10-15, 6-4 MEAC)

at Howard (17-10, 7-3 MEAC)

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.

Burr Gymnasium – Washington, D.C.

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Series History: The Eagles dropped its first contest to the Bison in January, which was their first convention lack of the season after a 3-0 begin. Within three factors on the half, Howard put its foot on the gasoline within the second half, defeating the Eagles 83-69. NCCU hasn’t received in Burr Gymnasium since 2019 and are 4-6 since versus the Bison. NC Central nonetheless leads the general sequence 50-33.

Scouting Howard: Howard has received two straight video games and 5 straight convention video games. The duo of Bryce Harris and Cedric Taylor III lead the Bison, each averaging over 17 factors per sport. Howard is first within the MEAC in scoring protection (68.0 ppg), opponent area purpose share (.420), free throw share (.729), rebounding (36.1 rpg), assists (15.54 apg) and steals (8.85 spg). The Bison are additionally prime 10 within the nation in turnovers compelled per sport (15.41 – 10^th).

Last Time Out: NC Central had a tricky outing at South Carolina State on Wednesday, falling 85-72. The Eagles have been down six on the break and fought again within the second half with an 8-0 run for his or her first lead since lower than quarter-hour to go within the first half. SCSU got here out sturdy afterwards to regain the lead, capturing 66.7 % within the second half and finally defeated NCCU. Jae Slack led the best way for the Eagles with 17 factors, dominating on the drive and attending to the free throw line.

MEAC Standings Carousel: The MEAC standings are nonetheless unsettled. Howard stays in first place with a 7-3 convention document. Morgan State (6-3) sits in second place alone after NC Central’s loss at South Carolina State. Norfolk State is tied at third with NCCU, each with 6-4 information. SCSU, Maryland Eastern Shore, Coppin State and Delaware State make up the rest of the convention standings.

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