Howard Bison Defeat North Carolina Central Eagles 70-63
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Norfolk Scope Arena
Howard Bison 70, North Carolina Central Eagles 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs Howard Bison?
Howard Bison beat North Carolina Central Eagles 70-63 at Norfolk Scope Arena on March 14, 2026.
Who was favored in North Carolina Central Eagles vs Howard Bison?
Howard Bison were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1000 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Howard Bison secured a 70-63 victory over the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Norfolk Scope Arena. This win marks the Bison's continued dominance in their recent encounters, as they have now won three of their last four meetings against the Eagles. The Bison's performance was bolstered by an impressive home record of 23-10, while the Eagles finished the season with a 14-18 record.
The Bison entered the game on a seven-game winning streak, showcasing their offensive prowess by averaging 84.4 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing just 64.2 points. Their recent form included a decisive 78-61 victory against the South Carolina State Bulldogs just a day prior to this matchup. In contrast, the Eagles had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 71.3 points scored but allowing 74.6 points. They managed to snap a two-game losing streak with a win against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, winning 83-76 in their last game.
Howard's home performance has been particularly strong, boasting a 5-1 record at home in their last six games, while North Carolina Central struggled on the road with a 2-3 record in their last five away games. The Bison's home court advantage was evident, as they have consistently outperformed their opponents in Norfolk.
The two teams have met four times in the past two seasons, with Howard winning three of those encounters. Notably, in their most recent meeting on February 21, 2026, the Bison triumphed with a commanding score of 100-67, further establishing their upper hand in this rivalry.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences affecting either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Howard favored by 11.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds reflected the Bison's strong performance throughout the season and their dominance in previous matchups against the Eagles. Howard's moneyline was set at -1000, while North Carolina Central's was at 650, indicating a clear expectation of a Howard victory.
As the game progressed, the Bison maintained control, with key free throws in the second half contributing to their scoring. Jae Slack, Cam Gillus, and Isaiah Brown were instrumental in sealing the win, each contributing crucial points from the free-throw line. The Eagles fought hard to stay competitive, with Tekao Carpenter and Jae Slack also making significant contributions to their scoring efforts.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the Bison's strength and resilience as they continue to build on their successful season, while the Eagles will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | HOW -11.5 | 142.5 o -110 / u -110 | North Carolina Central Eagles +650 · Howard Bison -1000 |
Leaders
- PointsBryce Harris14Howard Bison
- AssistsOse Okojie3Howard Bison
- ReboundsCedric Taylor III12Howard Bison
- PointsDionte Johnson14North Carolina Central Eagles
- AssistsDionte Johnson4North Carolina Central Eagles
- ReboundsGage Lattimore8North Carolina Central Eagles
Recent form
Howard Bison
Last 10: 9-1Streak W784.4 scored · 64.2 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W78-61vs South Carolina State BulldogsMar 13
- W84-76at Norfolk State SpartansMar 6
- W90-70vs Coppin State EaglesMar 3
- W84-59at Morgan State BearsFeb 28
- W100-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 21
- W91-59at Delaware State HornetsFeb 17
- W79-53vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 14
- L81-87vs Yale BulldogsFeb 10
- W85-57vs South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 7
- W72-53at Coppin State EaglesFeb 2
North Carolina Central Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak W171.3 scored · 74.6 allowed per game2-3 away
- W83-76vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksMar 13
- L64-80vs South Carolina State BulldogsMar 5
- W77-73at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksMar 3
- W74-60at Delaware State HornetsFeb 28
- L67-100at Howard BisonFeb 21
- L72-85at South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 19
- W80-76vs Morgan State BearsFeb 17
- L56-58vs Coppin State EaglesFeb 14
- W72-63vs Delaware State HornetsFeb 10
- L68-75at Norfolk State SpartansFeb 7
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 | North Carolina Central Eagles | Howard Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-50 | 19-52 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 6-20 | 5-19 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 26 |
| Free throws | 19-23 | 27-35 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 22 |
| Assists | 8 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 24 |
| Fouls | 22 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 33 | 64 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-44Dionte Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-44Dionte Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-47Alex Cotton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cedric Taylor III assists)
- 2nd Half33-49Cedric Taylor III makes 6-foot alley oop dunk (Ose Okojie assists)
- 2nd Half34-49Kelechi Okworogwo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-49Kelechi Okworogwo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-50Bryce Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-51Bryce Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-51Tekao Carpenter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-52Danas Kazakevicius makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-53Danas Kazakevicius makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-53Gage Lattimore makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kyric Davis assists)
- 2nd Half41-53Jae Slack makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half43-53Dionte Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-54Ose Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-55Ose Okojie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-55Jae Slack makes layup (Dionte Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half45-56Cam Gillus makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-56Kyric Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-56Kyric Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-57Ose Okojie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-58Ose Okojie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-58Tekao Carpenter makes 25-foot three pointer (Jae Slack assists)
- 2nd Half50-59Cam Gillus makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-60Cam Gillus makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-60Dionte Johnson makes 27-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half54-60Tekao Carpenter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-62Bryce Harris makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-62Jae Slack makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-64Ose Okojie makes 4-foot dunk (Bryce Harris assists)
- 2nd Half58-64Kyric Davis makes layup (Dionte Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half58-66Cam Gillus makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-66Jae Slack makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Cam Gillus makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Tekao Carpenter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-67Tekao Carpenter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-68Cam Gillus makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Isaiah Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-70Isaiah Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-70Jae Slack makes 0-foot tip in layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Howard Bison, below favours North Carolina Central Eagles.
Venue
- Norfolk Scope ArenaNorfolk, VA
- OfficialsIsaac Barnett, Ernest Hamilton III, Kendell Ridley
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