Bowman, ranked no. 1 in the nation at 160 pounds, went 6-0 on the week, winning the title at the highly competitive North Central Open. In a dual of the top teams in the Southeast region, Bowman tech falled seventh-ranked May Cuyler of Presbyterian 10-0. The senior followed that by going 5-0 at the North Central Open. Her only win at the event over a ranked opponent came in the semifinals, a 11-0 win over no. 8 Tera Jimerson of North Central. Three of her wins came via pin, including two in under 90 seconds.