GREENVILLE, S.C. – Belmont Abbey's Connor Breaman has been named Conference Carolinas Bowler of the Year, the league office announced today, the eve of the 2026 Men's Bowling Championship. Additionally, five Crusaders were named to the all-conference team as chosen by the league's head coaches.

Breaman is the second straight Crusader and third overall to earn the distinction. He was named 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.

Breaman was also an all-conference selection. He is joined on that list by teammates Lance Owens, Gabriel Scott, Belmont Abbey, Ethan Collier and Jordan Woods.

The 2026 Conference Carolinas Men's Bowling Championship takes place Friday through Sunday at Super Bowl Bellewood in Newport, Ky.
 

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 Barns, Barton
Ethan Collier, Belmont Abbey
Jordan Woods, Belmont Abbey