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Howard College men's basketball team wins WJCAC title with victory over Midland College
No. 4 Hawks defeat No. 9 Chaps in intense game with 70 total fouls called
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The No. 4-ranked Howard College men's basketball team defeated rival and No. 9-ranked Midland College, 101-86, in an intense basketball game at Dorothy Garrett Coliseum on Thursday night. With the win, the Hawks captured the outright Western Junior College Athletic Conference title.
Why it matters
This victory gives Howard College the WJCAC championship and secures their spot in the upcoming NJCAA Region V Tournament. The intense rivalry between Howard and Midland College adds significance to the game, as the two teams battled it out for conference supremacy.
The details
Terry Copeland led Howard with a game-high 40 points, while Brandon Ivery and Dace Pleasant added 16 points each. For Midland College, Darius Carr scored 22 points, Yeison Liberato had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Joustin Reyes scored 15 points. The game featured 70 total fouls, including 9 technical fouls, as the teams combined for 94 free throw attempts.
- The game took place on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
- Howard led 40-30 at halftime and by as much as 57-39 with 16 minutes left in the game.
- Midland College rallied to cut the deficit to 76-73 with 7:50 remaining.
The players
Terry Copeland
A player for the Howard College men's basketball team who scored a game-high 40 points in the victory.
Darius Carr
A player for the Midland College men's basketball team who scored 22 points in the loss.
Yeison Liberato
A player for the Midland College men's basketball team who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Joustin Reyes
A player for the Midland College men's basketball team who scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Howard College
The No. 4-ranked men's basketball team that defeated rival Midland College to capture the WJCAC title.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
The takeaway
This intense rivalry game between two top-10 junior college basketball teams showcased the competitive nature of the WJCAC conference. Howard College's victory secures their spot in the upcoming NJCAA Region V Tournament, while Midland College will have to regroup and prepare to face the NTJCAC champion in the opening round.
