College Male and Female Bowler of the Year Finalists Announced

IBMA Announces 2021 Sweet Sixteen Finalists for the Storm Collegiate Bowlers of the Year The International Bowling Media Association is pleased to announce the sixteen finalists for the 2021 IBMA Collegiate Bowler of the Year, presented by Storm Bowling. The selection committee is comprised of IBMA members who are bowling media and former college coaches and athletes.   The nominees are as follows: ‌ MEN Joshua Imhoff, Oklahoma Christian University Alec Keplinger, Wichita State University Jeffery Mann, Marian University Kevin McCune, Calumet College of St. Joseph Romeo Patrick-Holmes, Notre Dame College Michael Rachal, Lincoln Memorial University Nicholas Sommer, Wichita State University Nathan Stubler, St. Ambrose University   WOMEN Ayra Nur Jehan Aminuddin, Mount Mercy University Lindsay Brown, Martin Methodist College Kristina Catoe, University of Pikeville Victoria Giardina, Lawrence Technological University Hope Gramly, McKendree University Britni Hosterman, Bowling Green State University Madison Janack, Wichita State University Hannah Jaros, St. Ambrose University The winners will be announced during an online live-streamed announcement to be made at a date to be announced.   The IBMA College Bowler of the Year Award is given each season to the male and female bowlers who excel on the lanes in USBC certified collegiate tournament play. In this pandemic-shortened season, players must have a cumulative 16 games to be considered for the award. Many professional and high-ranking amateur bowlers have received the award which was established in 1987 to honor the sport’s finest collegiate players and bring added media attention to college bowling.