The 2005 NCAA Bowling Championship was the second annual tournament to determine the national champion of women's NCAA collegiate ten-pin bowling. The tournament was played at Wekiva Lanes in Orlando, Florida during April 2005.
Nebraska defeated Central Missouri State in the championship match, 4 games to 2, to win their second consecutive national title. This was a rematch of the previous year's final, also won by Nebraska. The Cornhuskers were coached by Bill Straub.
The tournament's Most outstanding bowler was Amanda Burgoyne from Nebraska. An All-tournament team of five bowlers was also named.
Qualification Since there is only one national collegiate championship for women's bowling, all NCAA bowling programs (whether from Division I, Division II, or Division III) were eligible. A total of 8 teams were invited to contest this championship, which consisted of a double-elimination style tournament.
Team Appearance PreviousBethune–Cookman1stNeverCentral Missouri State2nd2004Fairleigh Dickinson2nd2004Fayetteville State1stNeverMaryland–Eastern Shore2nd2004Nebraska2nd2004New Jersey City2nd2004Sacred Heart2nd2004
Tournament bracket Site: Wekiva Lanes, Orlando, Florida
Notes Each match consisted of a best-of-seven series of games. Since Nebraska won its first championship match, an additional Round 7 was not necessary.
All-tournament team Amanda Burgoyne, Nebraska (Most outstanding bowler) Lindsay Baker, Nebraska Tina Peak, Central Missouri State Elysia Current, Fairleigh Dickinson Sarah Circle, Bethune–Cookman
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