Howard Bison Defeat Coppin State Eagles in Conference Matchup

Bison's strong offense and defense prove too much for struggling Eagles

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:47pm

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The Howard Bison defeated the Coppin State Eagles 88-60 in a conference matchup on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bison, led by strong performances from Cedric Taylor III and Bryce Harris, who each scored 27 points, improved their record to 13-9 on the season. The Eagles, who have struggled to a 3-20 record, were unable to overcome Howard's defensive pressure and offensive firepower.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two programs this season. While Howard has been competitive in the Mid-Eastern Conference, Coppin State has languished near the bottom of the standings. The result underscores the challenges facing the Eagles as they look to rebuild their program and compete with more established teams like the Bison.

The details

In the victory, the Bison shot an impressive 44.2% from the field, compared to just 40.4% for the Eagles. Howard also dominated on the defensive end, recording 8.9 steals per game, which helped force 15.1 Coppin State turnovers per contest. The Bison's ability to get to the free-throw line, making 17.7 per game, was another key factor in the outcome.

  • The game took place on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
  • Howard recently had a strong 88-60 win against Norfolk State Spartans.

The players

Waymo

An American autonomous driving company and is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Walker Reed Quinn

A 45-year-old San Francisco resident who has a history of vandalism and was out on bail for prior cases related to Waymo vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.