CARY, N.C. (October 30, 2026) – Howard University women's cross country team won back-to-back MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Championships Friday afternoon with dominant performances in Cary, N.C.
With the victory, HU won its third league title since 2022 and consecutive championships for the first time in more than 20 years (2002 & 2003).
Bison head coach
Dameon Morgan was named MEAC Outstanding Coach after eight runners earned All-MEAC honors.
Sophomore
Alexis Jones (New Windsor, N.Y.) and third-year Bison
Mira Martin (Columbus, Ohio) led the way, placing second (18:36.70) and third (18:53.00), respectively.
Juniors
Ester Kirk (Morristown, N.J.),
Chloe Poindexter (State College, Pa.) and
Kylee King (Detroit) took fifth (19:16.80), sixth (19:17.80) and seventh (19:18.50), respectively, while rookie
Breeya Conwell (Philadelphia) rounded out the top 10 with a ninth-place finish (19:38.30).
Senior
Sarah Seam (Gaithersburg, Md.) and junior
Kendall Robinson (Bowie, Md.) closed out the top 15, grabbing 12
th (20:02.40) and 15
th (20:17.60), respectively.
Freshman
Esther Nelson (Tampa, Fla.) just missed All-MEAC status, clocking in at 20:21.60 (16
th).
Norfolk State (NSU) took second place, followed by Delaware State.
Veronica JeSang (NSU) won the individual title, edging out Jones with a 18:21.80 mark.
On Nov. 13, the Bison compete at the NCAA Mid Atlantic Regionals, taking place in Bethlehem, Pa.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at
www.HUBison.com.
