GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas released the 2025-26 men's bowling awards ahead of the 2026 Men's Bowling Championship that starts on Friday, March 20 in Newport, Kentucky.

The 2025-26 all-conference awards were chosen by the league's head coaches.

Connor Breaman of Belmont Abbey was selected Bowler of the Year, marking the second straight Crusader and third overall to earn the distinction. Breaman was Conference Carolinas Bowler of the Month three times and finished the regular season with an average of 216.8 in 44 games. He is ranked 15th in the country in individual averages and posted four top 10 finishes, including two in the top five.

Liam Buchanan of Emmanuel University was tabbed Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year. He finished the season with an 188 individual tournament average and earned one all-tournament team honor. His season high was 257 and was named Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month in January.

Emmanuel's Joey Kendrick was selected Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year for the fourth time.
 

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2025-26 Conference Carolinas Men's Bowling All-Conference

Bowler of the Year
Connor Breaman, Belmont Abbey

Freshman of the Year
Liam Buchanan, Emmanuel

Coach of the Year
Joey Kendrick, Emmanuel

First Team
Connor Breaman, Belmont Abbey
Lance Owens, Belmont Abbey
Gabriel Scott, Belmont Abbey
Garrett Nelson, Emmanuel
Ashton Angel, Emmanuel
Braeden Barnes, Barton
Ethan Collier, Belmont Abbey
Jordan Woods, Belmont Abbey