North Carolina Central Eagles @ Howard Bison
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NCCU | 28 | 39 | 67 |
HOW | 44 | 33 | 77 |
Hawkins scores 17 to lift Howard over NC Central 77-67
WASHINGTON -- — Elijah Hawkins registered 17 points as Howard topped North Carolina Central 77-67 on Saturday.
Kyle Foster had 15 points and six rebounds for Howard (15-11, 8-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Randall Brumant added 11 points. Khalil Robinson also had 11 points.
Eric Boone tied a career high with 29 points for the Eagles (14-13, 8-4). Kris Monroe added 13 points and nine rebounds. Marque Maultsby had 10 points.
The Bison improve to 2-0 against the Eagles this season. Howard defeated North Carolina Central 75-74 on Jan. 29.
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Game Information
Washington, DC
Referee:Everett Summers
Referee:Mel Chettum
Referee:Antoine Dawkins
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan State | 6-2 | - | 10-13 |
| Howard | 6-3 | 0.5 | 16-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 5-3 | 1 | 9-14 |
| South Carolina State | 4-3 | 1.5 | 6-17 |
| Norfolk State | 5-4 | 1.5 | 12-14 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-5 | 2.5 | 8-18 |
| Coppin State | 3-6 | 3.5 | 5-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-8 | 5.5 | 6-18 |
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