Niagara University, N.Y. - Niagara University Bowling program ranked No. 14 in the National Tenpin Association's (NTCA) final poll of the 2025-26 NCAA National Collegiate Women's Bowling Season
Niagara was tabbed with major awards from the NEC along with members being tabbed to the All-Conference Teams. Emily Brock was named the NEC Bowler of the Year along with the NEC First Team All-Conference. Brock also was part of the NTCA second team as an All-American along with a second team IMBA All American.
Dakota Collins was named NEC Rookie of the Year and NEC All-Rookie Team.
Kate Ackerman along with
Jocelyn Smith were named to the NEC Second Team All-Conference. Ackerman was also part of the NTCA Third Team All-American. Head Coach
Jeff Walsh was named the NEC Coach of the Year.
2026 End of Season Coaches Poll
- Jacksonville State (34) 1440
- North Carolina A&T State 854
- University of Alabama at Birmingham 363
University of Central Missouri 230
Also Receiving Votes: Belmont Abbey College, Carroll University, Delaware State University, Emmanuel University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Fayetteville State University, Felician University, Jackson State University, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Mercyhurst University, Oklahoma Christian University, William Smith College, University of Wisconsin Whitewater