Football | 11/14/2026 5:16:56 PM

ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State secured its spot in the Cricket Celebration Bowl with a 38-24 victory over North Carolina Central on Saturday, clinching the MEAC championship and its third consecutive conference title.

The championship marked the Bulldogs’ conference-leading 21st MEAC title, further extending their record for the most conference championships in league history.

MEAC Championships
South Carolina State – 21
North Carolina A&T State – 11
Bethune-Cookman – 8
Florida A&M – 7
Delaware State – 6
North Carolina Central – 6
Hampton – 5
Morgan State – 4
Howard – 3
Norfolk State – 1

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 56th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2026–27 academic year. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is comprised of eight distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along the Atlantic seaboard: 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. Since its founding in 1970, the MEAC has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence, sportsmanship, and the personal growth of student athletes. For more information, visit www.MEACSports.com.