Conquering the
Lane
The women’s bowling team continued to earn titles on the national stage during its 20192020 season, although their run for a national championship was cut short due to COVID-19.
Head Women’s Bowling Coach Bobby Brown focused on the fundamentals and helped the Bears achieve unparalleled dominance in their eighth Mid-South Conference (MSC) regularseason championship with a perfect 66-0 record and back-to-back fourth all-time MSC Tournament Championship. Brown, who was awarded the MSC Coach of the Year, embodies what it means to be a winning coach and shapes the young lives of his players.
New York native and UPIKE alum Lauren Piotrowski ʼ20 earned a place on the NAIA Women’s Bowling All-American Team. Piotrowski captured the 2020 NAIA Women’s Bowling Player of the Year honor in addition to making a spot as a First Team All-American. The two-time MSC Women’s Bowler of the Year, First-Team All-Conference Bowler and MSC Champion of Character captured her recognition in the inaugural All-American selection for the NAIA.
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