WASHINGTON (April 23, 2025) – Howard University men's golf team is traveling to Williamsburg, Va., to participate in the NEC (Northeast Conference) Championships. The three- day (April 24-26), 54-hole tournament will occur at Kingsmill Resort River Course (6,831 yards, par-71).
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Bison Nation can follow the action via live results.
 
HISTORY
 
In 1985, the inaugural NEC men's golf tournament took place with FDU winning the title in 36 holes. In 2007, the tournament format shifted to a three-round event (54 holes) where Monmouth took home the championship. The conference championship is still a three-day, 54-hole event.
 
Team scores are calculated by adding the team's four lowest scores from each day. The top 10 finishers are named to the all-tournament team. Howard will walk into the tournament as the reigning champs.
 
TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
 
The Kingsmill Resort River Course is a public golf course situated in Williamsburg, Va. Designed by Pete Dye in 1974, the course is one of Golf Digest's top 100 courses in America. This 18-hole course measures 6,831 yards, has a par of 71 and a slope rating of 136. It is rated 73.2 and has hosted top players on the PGA and LPGA tours.
 
This year's tournament participants include Howard, Chicago State, Binghamton, FDU, Le Moyne College, LIU, Maryland Eastern Shore, Mercyhurst, North Carolina Central, Saint Francis and Wagner College.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
On April 12-13, the Bison competed at the Princeton Invite, hosted by the Tigers. Collectively, the Bison shot 27-over par (595) and finished seventh overall.
 
Fifth-year Marcus Smith Jr. (Rockford, Ill.) led the Bison, shooting 2-over par (144) in two rounds.
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
With a tournament victory, HU will head to the NCAA Regionals (May 12-14) to compete to earn a spot in the championship at La Costa.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.