NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 23, 2022 – Howard University claimed the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) NBA2K HBCU Showcase on Friday in the lead-up to the NBA HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star Weekend, defeating Morgan State.
 
Howard’s Jahad Jessup (gamer tag Jjking231) took the best two-of-three series against Morgan State’s James Pringle (gamer tag LilBall).
 
Jessup took both games, 68-65 and 86-74.
 
For his victory, Jessup received a cash prize courtesy of Coca-Cola.
 
The MEAC hopes to make this showcase an annual event to kick off the esports league’s spring season. For more information on MEAC esports, please visit the official website at www.themeacesports.com.


About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is in its 51^st year of intercollegiate competition with the 2021-22 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University.