Who is on the Top? MEAC Basketball Rankings - Monday, April 8

Who is the team to beat at the top of the MEAC this college basketball season? Our power rankings below tell you what you need to know about each team.

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MEAC men's basketball power rankings

As of April 7. Rankings are based on a computer-derived model. Projected records don't incorporate games versus lower-division opponents.

1. Norfolk State (24-11)

  • National rank: 213th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 345th
  • Projected record: 20-11
  • Latest result: 75-67 win over Purdue Fort Wayne
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2. North Carolina Central (18-13)

  • National rank: 234th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 357th
  • Projected record: 14-13
  • Latest result: 71-58 loss to Delaware State
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

3. Howard (18-17)

  • National rank: 270th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 348th
  • Projected record: 16-17
  • Latest result: 71-68 loss to Wagner
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4. South Carolina State (14-18)

  • National rank: 303rd
  • Strength of schedule rank: 314th
  • Projected record: 12-18
  • Latest result: 71-58 loss to Delaware State
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |
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5. Delaware State (15-19)

  • National rank: 313th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 334th
  • Projected record: 13-19
  • Latest result: 79-66 loss to Seattle U
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

6. Morgan State (11-20)

  • National rank: 329th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 306th
  • Projected record: 8-20
  • Latest result: 78-65 loss to Howard
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

7. Maryland-Eastern Shore (9-20)

  • National rank: 348th
  • Strength of schedule rank: 316th
  • Projected record: 5-20
  • Latest result: 87-81 loss to North Carolina Central
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |

8. Coppin State (2-27)

  • National rank: 361st
  • Strength of schedule rank: 322nd
  • Projected record: 2-27
  • Latest result: 75-51 loss to Norfolk State
  • Up next: vs. , 12:00 AM ET on |
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