Howard Defeats Norfolk State 88-60

Cedric Taylor III scores 27 points in the win

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Cedric Taylor III scored 27 points to lead Howard to an 88-60 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday in Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

This win continues a strong season for the Howard Bison men's basketball team, who are looking to make a push for the NCAA Tournament after a disappointing finish last year.

The details

Howard dominated the game from start to finish, building a double-digit lead in the first half and never letting Norfolk State get back into the contest. Taylor III had an efficient shooting night, going 10-for-16 from the field and 5-for-9 from 3-point range.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Cedric Taylor III

A junior guard for the Howard Bison who led the team with 27 points in the win.

Howard Bison

The men's basketball team from Howard University, located in Washington, D.C.

Norfolk State

The opponent, the Norfolk State Spartans, who were defeated 88-60 by Howard.

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What they’re saying

“We played a complete game on both ends of the floor today. Cedric was phenomenal, and the whole team really stepped up.”

— Kenneth Blakeney, Head Coach, Howard Bison (Howard University Athletics)

The takeaway

This decisive victory over a conference rival shows that the Howard Bison are a force to be reckoned with in men's college basketball this season and could be a team to watch come tournament time.