The MEAC belt · current holder
Howard
Took it from Norfolk State, 74–59, on March 5, 2026. Only MEAC games count: the conference belt passes to whoever beats the holder in a game between two MEAC teams.
3Defenses this reign
208Days held
94Reigns since 2003
425Conference belt games
Most days with it
| Hampton | 2,483 |
| Coppin State | 1,413 |
| North Carolina A&T | 1,157 |
| Norfolk State | 1,111 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 738 |
| Howard | 635 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 385 |
| Delaware State | 369 |
Longest reigns
| Coppin State | Feb 26, 2005 – Mar 9, 2007 | 45 |
| Hampton | Mar 10, 2012 – Jan 24, 2015 | 43 |
| North Carolina A&T | Feb 19, 2018 – Mar 15, 2019 | 23 |
| Norfolk State | Feb 19, 2024 – Jan 8, 2026 | 21 |
| Hampton | Feb 14, 2011 – Jan 28, 2012 | 14 |
| Hampton | Feb 28, 2004 – Jan 29, 2005 | 13 |
| North Carolina A&T | Mar 14, 2009 – Feb 15, 2010 | 11 |
| North Carolina A&T | Jan 21, 2008 – Mar 3, 2008 | 9 |
Latest title changes
| Mar 5, 2026 | Howard beat Norfolk State |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Norfolk State beat North Carolina Central |
| Feb 2, 2026 | North Carolina Central beat Maryland Eastern Shore |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Maryland Eastern Shore beat Norfolk State |
| Feb 19, 2024 | Norfolk State beat North Carolina Central |
| Feb 3, 2024 | North Carolina Central beat Coppin State |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Coppin State beat Howard |
| Jan 20, 2024 | Howard beat Norfolk State |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Norfolk State beat Howard |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Howard beat Norfolk State |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Norfolk State beat Morgan State |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Morgan State beat Norfolk State |