Howard Bison @ North Carolina Central Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
HOW | 35 | 33 | 68 |
NCCU | 34 | 38 | 72 |
King scores 20 as North Carolina Central takes down Howard 72-68
DURHAM, N.C. -- — Po'Boigh King had 20 points in North Carolina Central's 72-68 victory over Howard on Saturday.
King shot 7 of 20 from the field, including 0 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Eagles (12-17, 5-7 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Perry Smith Jr. scored 18 points and added 10 rebounds. Dionte Johnson shot 6 of 9 from the field and 6 for 9 from the free-throw line to finish with 18 points.
Blake Harper led the way for the Bison (12-17, 7-5) with 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Marcus Dockery added 11 points and two steals for Howard. Cameron Shockley-Okeke had 10 points.
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Both teams play on Monday. North Carolina Central hosts Norfolk State and Howard travels to play South Carolina State.
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Game Information
Durham, NC
Referee:Haywood Bostic
Referee:Devorn Kinsey
Referee:CJ Middlebrooks
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central | 3-0 | - | 7-11 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 3-0 | - | 7-13 |
| South Carolina State | 2-1 | 1 | 3-15 |
| Howard | 1-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Norfolk State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-12 |
| Morgan State | 1-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| Coppin State | 1-2 | 2 | 3-17 |
| Delaware State | 0-3 | 3 | 5-13 |
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