Smithfield, R.I. — The National Tenpin Coaches Association announced Wednesday that eight student-athletes were recognized as National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) All-Academic Scholar Athletes for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Niagara was also recognized as a 2025 NTCA All-Academic Scholar Teams which recognizes exceptional academic achievement among NTCA-affiliated NCAA Bowling programs.
The NTCA All-Academic Team honors collegiate bowlers who have excelled in the classroom while competing at the highest levels of the sport. To be eligible, student-athletes must have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.4 during the academic year and to qualify for the NTCA All-Academic Scholar Team award, programs must have maintained a cumulative team GPA of 3.2 or higher during the 2024–25 academic year.
Scholar Athletes
Brianna Thurston GR Madison, WI Criminal Justice Administration
Dana Murata SR Kapaa, HI Accounting
Emily Brock JR Orchard Park, NY Management
Jocelyn Smith FR Glens Falls, NY Academic Exploration
Mackenzie Smith SR Burlington, Ontario Communications
Paige Herndon GR Williamsburg, VA Sport Management
Sydney Skimmer JR Alden, NY Nursing
Taylor Strickland SR Roslin, Ontario Criminology
