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Howard College wins WJCAC regular season title
No. 4 Hawks defeat No. 9 Midland College 101-86 in regular season finale
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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No. 4 Howard College defeated No. 9 Midland College 101-86 to win the Western Junior College Athletic Conference regular season title. The Hawks finished the regular season 26-4 overall and 13-3 in the conference, while Midland ended the year at 25-5 overall and 11-5 in the WJCAC.
Why it matters
This victory secures the regular season conference title for Howard College, a significant accomplishment for the No. 4 ranked team in the nation. Both Howard and Midland will now advance to the regional tournament next week, with Howard earning the top seed and Midland the fourth seed.
The details
Terry Copeland led the way for the Hawks, scoring 40 points and being described as "unstoppable." He was followed by Brandon Ivery and Dace Pleasent, who each scored 16 points for Howard.
- The game was played on March 6, 2026.
- Howard College finished the regular season 26-4 overall and 13-3 in the WJCAC.
The players
Terry Copeland
The leading scorer for Howard College, pouring in 40 points in the victory.
Brandon Ivery
Scored 16 points for Howard College in the win.
Dace Pleasent
Scored 16 points for Howard College in the win.
Midland College
The No. 9 ranked team that finished the regular season 25-5 overall and 11-5 in the WJCAC.
Howard College
The No. 4 ranked team that won the WJCAC regular season title with a 26-4 overall record and 13-3 conference mark.
What’s next
Both Howard College and Midland College will advance to the regional tournament next week, with Howard earning the No. 1 seed and Midland earning the No. 4 seed.
The takeaway
Howard College's dominant regular season performance, capped by this victory over Midland, establishes them as a top contender heading into the regional tournament as they look to make a deep postseason run.
