GREENVILLE, S.C. – Emmanuel University has been picked to win the Conference Carolinas title in 2025-26 Men’s Bowling Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
The conference office officially unveiled the preseason poll on September 19. The preseason poll was voted on by the league’s head coaches.
Emmanuel earned both two first place votes and four points to set atop the poll ahead of Belmont Abbey College who received the other first place vote and three points. Barton College is picked third with two points.
The 2025-26 Conference Carolinas/Great Midwest Athletic Conference Men’s Bowling Championship is scheduled for Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22 at Super Bowl Bellewood in Newport, Kentucky.
2025-26 Conference Carolinas
Men's Bowling Preseason Poll
|
School |
Total (First Place) |
| 1 |
Emmanuel |
4 (2) |
| 2 |
Belmont Abbey |
3 (1) |
| 3 |
Barton |
2 |
2025-26 Conference Carolinas Men’s Bowling Players to Watch
Barton
- Braeden Barnes, Jr. Elm City, North Carolina (All-Conference Carolinas)
- Aziz Latta, So. Durham, North Carolina
- Christopher Bridges, Sr., Durham, North Carolina
Belmont Abbey
- Jordan Woods, So., Statesville, North Carolina (2024-25 Conference Carolinas Bowler of the Year and Freshman of the Year, 2024-25 All-Conference Carolinas)
- Lance Owens, Jr., New Bern, North Carolina (2024-25 All-Conference Carolinas, 2023-24 All-Conference Carolinas)
- Connor Breaman, Sr., Greer, South Carolina (2024-25 All-Conference Carolinas, 2023-24 All-Conference Carolinas, 2022-23 All-Conference Carolinas third team)
Emmanuel
- Ashton Angel, Sr., Orlando, Florida
- Garrett Nelson, So., Lucedale, Mississippi
- David Brock, Sr., Moss Point, Mississippi