NC Central delivered a dominant 26-3 victory over Howard University at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium, but the game turned chaotic post-game as players from both teams engaged in a brawl. The incident has sparked investigations by the NCAA and MEAC to determine sanctions for those involved. NCCU Head Coach Trei Oliver quickly condemned the behavior, stating it is not reflective of his program’s values. MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills expressed disappointment and emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and professionalism in collegiate athletics.
The NCAA is expected to make a decision on possible sanctions by Tuesday, while the MEAC’s official statement is pending until their investigation is complete. This incident is an unfortunate deviation from the history of dominance NC Central has maintained over Howard, with the Eagles winning 11 out of their last 12 meetings. Howard’s victory last year briefly interrupted this streak, but Friday’s game served as a reminder of NC Central’s strength in the MEAC.
The post-game brawl has brought negative attention to both programs, overshadowing the impressive performance on the field. Both coaches have made efforts to distance themselves from the incident and uphold the standards of sportsmanship and respect. The outcome of the investigations will determine the consequences for those involved, highlighting the consequences of unsportsmanlike behavior in collegiate athletics.
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