Can UMES Be the Next Big Thing in Women’s Bowling?

The UMES women’s bowling squad, national champions of just a few seasons ago, are on the verge of capturing the number on spot in the country following their third consecutive tournament win.

Paula Vilas rolled 12 consecutive strikes for a perfect 300 for the Lady Hawks (80-18). Not only was it the first perfect game for UMES, it was only the fifth recorded in NCAA tournament competition since the sport was created in 2003.

The second-ranked Lady Hawks defeated top-ranked Vanderbilt twice in the tournament, and also defeated no. 3 Delaware State once. They also topped fourth-ranked Fairleigh Dickson three times.

Women’s bowling as a sport may be on a quick rise in the national  sports psyche. With Kelly Kulick’s historic win at a PBA event, men and women may have more to look forward to in media coverage of women’s bowling. Given UMES’ positioning as the best bowling program in the country, the Fighting Hawks may stand to corral some of those good vibes and headlines.

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