Howard Lady Bison dispatched Norfolk State, 53-46, to win the 2026 MEAC Women’s Basketball Tournament Championship title at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. “I have to take my hat off to Norfolk State and its program," Howard coach Ty Grace said. "They have set a standard in the league that has forced all of us to step things up. We expected this game to be a tough and physical one, but we prepared for it all season. " Senior forward Zennia Thomas paced the Howard scores with a game-high 15 points while grabbing 8 rebounds in the championship victory. Nile Miller recorded a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Ariella Henigan contributed 11 points and 4 rebounds. Sa’lah Hemingway notched 7 rebounds and 6 points.“I have been here (MEAC tournament) for four years and we tried each time to win," senior Nile Miller said. "This year, everything came together.…