Coppin State Secures Top Spot; Howard and Morgan State Extend Win Streaks in MEAC Volleyball Action

Volleyball | 11/8/2026 5:37:45 PM

NORFOLK, Va. — The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) volleyball schedule included a competitive series of matches across the league. Coppin State secured the regular-season title, while Howard and Morgan State improved their standings with consecutive victories.

Coppin State leads the conference with a 12-1 MEAC record and a 21-8 overall record, currently on a four-match winning streak. The Eagles secured the regular-season title for the second consecutive year and their fourth in the past five seasons. They earned a 3-0 road win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Thursday and closed the week with a 3-0 home win over Delaware State on Sunday.

Howard ranks second in the MEAC with a 9-4 conference record and a 10-15 overall record, currently on a three-match winning streak. The Bison secured a 3-2 road victory against North Carolina Central on Friday and achieved a 3-0 road win over South Carolina State on Sunday.

Morgan State is tied for second place with a 9-4 MEAC record and a 10-15 overall record, also on a three-match winning streak. The Bears recorded a 3-1 road victory against Delaware State on Friday and a 3-1 home win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Sunday.

Delaware State ranks fourth with an 8-5 conference record and a 17-10 overall record, currently on a two-match losing streak. The Hornets were defeated 3-1 at home by Morgan State on Friday and 3-0 at Coppin State on Sunday.

Norfolk State is 6-7 in conference and 10-16 overall. The Spartans achieved a 3-2 road victory against South Carolina State on Friday and were defeated 3-0 at North Carolina Central on Sunday.

North Carolina Central also holds a 6-7 conference record and an 8-17 overall record. The Eagles extended their match against Howard to five sets at home on Friday, losing 3-2, then secured a 3-0 home victory over Norfolk State on Sunday.

Scores Around the League
Thursday, November 5
Coppin State def. Maryland Eastern Shore, 3-0
Friday, November 6 
Norfolk State def. South Carolina State, 3-2
Morgan State def. Delaware State, 3-1 
Howard def. North Carolina Central, 3-2
Sunday, November 8
North Carolina Central def. Norfolk State, 3-0 
Coppin State def. Delaware State, 3-0 
Morgan State def. Maryland Eastern Shore, 3-1
Howard def. South Carolina State, 3-0

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.