In 2019, Stephen Curry backed Howard University's first Division I golf teams after a student asked him for help; seven years later, the women won their first NEC title and the men secured a third straight crown in 2026

• A chance meeting with a university student seven years ago led to a major change in Howard University's golf programme.
• The journey reached a historic moment in 2026, when both the men's and women's teams won their conference championships.
• The Howard Bison women's golf team won its first-ever Northeast Conference (NEC) championship in April 2026.