NCAAB · Final

Howard Bison Defeat Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 79-53

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 4:45 PM ET · Burr Gymnasium

Howard Bison 79, Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Howard Bison?

Howard Bison beat Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 79-53 at Burr Gymnasium on February 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Howard Bison?

Howard Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Burr Gymnasium, the Howard Bison triumphed over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks with a final score of 79-53. This victory solidifies Howard's position in the league, showcasing their strength at home as they improve their record to 17-10, while the Hawks fall to 8-19. The Bison's performance was particularly notable given their recent form, which had seen them struggle with a loss against the Yale Bulldogs just a few days prior, ending a streak of three wins. Howard's average scoring in their last ten games stood at 70.5 points, while they allowed only 60.0 points per game, demonstrating a solid defensive effort throughout the season.

Maryland Eastern Shore, on the other hand, has been on a downward trend, suffering their fourth consecutive loss. Their recent form reflects a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 65.9 points scored and 68.7 points allowed. The Hawks have struggled particularly on the road, with only one win in their last seven away games. Their recent encounters with the Bison had also been challenging, as they lost the last two meetings, including a previous matchup earlier this season where they fell 57-69.

The odds heading into the game, as provided by DraftKings, favored Howard significantly, with a spread of -10.5 and a total set at 132.5. The home moneyline was listed at -700, while the away moneyline was at 500, indicating a strong expectation for a Howard victory. The conditions in Burr Gymnasium were conducive to a solid performance from the Bison, who capitalized on their home court advantage.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either team, allowing both squads to field their usual lineups. This absence of injury concerns likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game, although Howard's depth and home-court familiarity played a crucial role in their commanding win.

Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted Howard's offensive capabilities. Cedric Taylor III contributed to the scoring with a couple of free throws and a layup, while Maurice Vassel also made significant contributions. The Bison's ability to maintain pressure and control the tempo of the game was evident as they built their lead, which they never relinquished.

As the game progressed, Howard's defense effectively stifled Maryland Eastern Shore's attempts to mount a comeback, allowing them to secure the win with a comfortable margin. The final score of 79-53 not only reflects Howard's dominance in this matchup but also emphasizes the challenges faced by the Hawks as they continue to search for answers in their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOW -10.5	132.5 o -110 / u -110	Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks +500 · Howard Bison -700

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Leaders

PointsCedric Taylor III22Howard Bison
AssistsCedric Taylor III6Howard Bison
ReboundsTravelle Bryson7Howard Bison
PointsTrey Brown14Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
AssistsMichael Teal4Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
ReboundsJoseph Locandro5Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks

Recent form

Howard Bison

Last 10: 6-3-1Streak L170.5 scored · 60 allowed per game4-2 at home

L81-87vs Yale BulldogsFeb 10
W85-57vs South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 7
W72-53at Coppin State EaglesFeb 2
W88-60vs Norfolk State SpartansJan 31
D0-0at Coppin State EaglesJan 27
L77-78vs Morgan State BearsJan 24
W78-69vs Morehouse Maroon TigersJan 19
W83-69at North Carolina Central EaglesJan 17
W84-58vs Delaware State HornetsJan 13
L57-69at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksJan 10

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks

Last 10: 4-6Streak L465.9 scored · 68.7 allowed per game1-6 away

L71-79at Morgan State BearsFeb 7
L54-63at South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 5
L63-65at North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 2
L57-65at Delaware State HornetsJan 31
W70-67vs Coppin State EaglesJan 17
W74-70at Norfolk State SpartansJan 13
W69-57vs Howard BisonJan 10
W66-49vs Morgan State BearsJan 3
L71-94at Texas LonghornsDec 23
L64-78at Wagner SeahawksDec 18

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12

Box score

Stat	Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks	Howard Bison
Field goals	21-49	27-60
Field goal %	43	45
Three-pointers	3-9	7-21
Three-point %	33	33
Free throws	8-11	18-22
Free throw %	73	82
Rebounds	26	36
Offensive rebounds	8	15
Defensive rebounds	18	21
Assists	7	22
Steals	3	13
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	19	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	26
Fast-break points	7	7
Points in the paint	28	30
Fouls	18	16
Largest lead	2	30
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	1	94

How the scoring went

1st Half25-36Cam Gillus makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half25-38Cedric Taylor III makes layup (Cam Gillus assists)
1st Half25-40Travelle Bryson makes 0-foot tip in dunk
1st Half25-41Travelle Bryson makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half28-41Dorion Staples makes 24-foot three point jumper (Michael Teal assists)
1st Half29-41Trey Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half30-41Trey Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-44Bryce Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ose Okojie assists)
2nd Half30-46Cedric Taylor III makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half31-46Christopher Flippin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-46Christopher Flippin makes 8-foot jumper (Michael Teal assists)
2nd Half33-49Alex Cotton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Travelle Bryson assists)
2nd Half33-50Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-51Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-53Cam Gillus makes layup
2nd Half35-53Joseph Locandro makes layup
2nd Half35-55Isaiah Brown makes layup (Bryce Harris assists)
2nd Half35-57Cam Gillus makes layup (Bryce Harris assists)
2nd Half37-57Joseph Locandro makes layup
2nd Half37-59Cam Gillus makes 18-foot jumper (Cedric Taylor III assists)
2nd Half40-59Justin Monden makes 26-foot three point jumper (Michael Teal assists)
2nd Half42-59Trey Brown makes layup
2nd Half42-60Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-61Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-63Bryce Harris makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half42-65Ose Okojie makes layup (Cedric Taylor III assists)
2nd Half44-65Trey Hall makes layup (Trey Brown assists)
2nd Half47-65Trey Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half47-68Bryce Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Cotton assists)
2nd Half47-71Alex Cotton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bryce Harris assists)
2nd Half47-73Bryce Harris makes layup (Cedric Taylor III assists)
2nd Half47-74Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-75Cedric Taylor III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-77Cedric Taylor III makes layup (Ose Okojie assists)
2nd Half49-77Jaden Cooper makes layup
2nd Half50-77Michael Teal makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-77Maurice Vassel makes layup
2nd Half53-77Maurice Vassel makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-78Stefan Isailovic makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half53-79Stefan Isailovic makes free throw 3 of 3

Win probability

Above the line favours Howard Bison, below favours Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.