Howard Defeats Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-53

Cedric Taylor III scores 22 points in Howard's victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Howard University's men's basketball team defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore 79-53 in a game played on Saturday. Cedric Taylor III led the way for Howard, scoring 22 points in the victory.

Why it matters

This win continues a strong season for the Howard Bison, who are looking to make a push for the conference tournament. Maryland-Eastern Shore has struggled this year, making this an important conference matchup.

The details

Howard University dominated the game, leading wire-to-wire and never allowing Maryland-Eastern Shore to mount a serious comeback. Cedric Taylor III had a standout performance, scoring 22 points to pace the Bison offense.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Cedric Taylor III

A key player for the Howard Bison men's basketball team who scored 22 points in the victory over Maryland-Eastern Shore.

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The takeaway

This win keeps Howard in contention for a strong finish to the season and a potential berth in the conference tournament. The Bison will look to build on this performance as they continue their season.