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2023-2024 ALL-ACADEMIC
Jackson State University Tops NTCA All-Academic Scholar Teams
Jackson State University, representing the Southwestern Athletic Conference, clinches the highest team GPA award among NTCA-affiliated NCAA Bowling programs, with an exceptional cumulative team GPA of 3.777 for the 2023-2024 academic term.
Every academic year, the National Tenpin Coaches Association commends NCAA bowling teams for their academic prowess. To be eligible, programs must maintain a cumulative team GPA of 3.2 or higher and remain active members of the NTCA. This year, a commendable sixty-one (61) bowling programs have met this distinguished standard.
364 Student Athletes Honored as NTCA All-Academic Scholar Athletes
The National Tenpin Coaches Association takes great pride in commending student-athletes who have exhibited outstanding academic excellence throughout the academic year. In this season's celebration, we recognize 364 distinguished scholar-athletes from 75 NCAA Bowling programs.
To earn this esteemed accolade, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher throughout the academic year. The National Tenpin Coaches Association is privileged to showcase the exceptional academic accomplishments of our student-athletes.
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON AWARDS
NTCA All-America Teams
The National Tenpin Coaches Association has announced end of season awards for the NCAA Bowling regular season.
End of season awards were the result of voting by participating head coaches. The NTCA will announced its All-America teams and other annual award honorees on Thursday, April 11 at the NCAA Women’s Bowling Championship banquet in Detroit, MI.
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON AWARDS
NTCA Releases National Statistical Leader Awards.
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON AWARDS
NTCA All-Region Teams
The National Tenpin Coaches Association has announced two All-Region teams representing the Northeast and Central regions of NCAA bowling.
The All-Region teams were the result of voting by participating head coaches. The NTCA will announce its All-America teams and other annual award honorees on Thursday, April 11 at the NCAA Women’s Bowling Championship banquet in Detroit, MI.
2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON AWARDS
NTCA All-Rookie Teams
The National Tenpin Coaches Association has announced two All-Rookie teams to honor outstanding first year student athlete season-long accomplishments.
The All-Rookie teams were the result of voting by participating head coaches. The NTCA will announce its All-America teams, and other annual award honorees on Thursday, April 11 at the NCAA Women’s Bowling Championship banquet in Detroit, MI.
Season Statistics and Rankings
Explore season rankings, individual and team statistical leaders, and regular season event results.
Are you a Prospective Student Athlete?
Find out more about the recruiting process and which college and universities sponsor NCAA Bowling!
NCAA Bowling Match Records
The NTCA has compiled an All-Time Record book for NCAA Bowling. With large thanks to Mike Karushaar and past/present board members, we have assembled most stats from 2014 onward. In an effort to make the record book as accurate as possible, we ask you to please use this form if you believe you have a record that should be and is not currently represented.
NCAA Bowling History
NCAA Bowling became a sanctioned sport by the NCAA in 2003. The first National Champion (Nebraska) was crowned at Emerald Bowl in Houston, TX in 2004!
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We Stand With You
The National Ten Pin Coaches Association and its member institutions stand in the fight against all forms of social injustice in our society. We take pride in the uniqueness of individuals who make up our sport around the globe. Accordingly, we promote and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals find power in being themselves. We understand that, now more than ever, we must be persistent and strategic in the fight for universal equality regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, etc.
Acknowledging the injustices around us, the NTCA has formed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. This committee will seek to listen to those impacted by injustice, educate our community, and exhibit this work by being true allies to our athletes.
We stand with our student-athletes, coaches, & colleagues to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Side by side, we stand together.
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