NEWPORT, Ky. -- Belmont Abbey won two of its three matches Saturday at the 2026 Conference Carolinas/Great Midwest Women's Bowling Championship to earn its third straight championship match appearance. Just like last year, the Crusaders will need to defeat Emmanuel in the Mega-Match, then in the if-necessary Baker match to secure a third straight league title and NCAA Tournament bid.

The Abbey, seeded No. 1, defeated No. 3 Ursuline earned in day's first match before being swept by Conference Carolinas rival Emmanuel. The Crusaders bounced back with a 4-1 win over No. 4 Walsh to advance to Sunday.

The Belmont Abbey-Emmanuel match will begin at 9 a.m. with a second match to follow if needed.


SECOND-ROUND MATCH (Best-of-Seven/Belmont Abbey wins 4-0)
 

Team	1	2	3	4
No. 3 Ursuline	179	145	157	142
No. 1 Belmont Abbey	194	156	186	171

 
WINNERS' BRACKET FINAL (Best-of-Seven/Emmanuel wins 4-0)
 

Team	1	2	3	4
No. 2 Emmanuel	203	173	198	165
No. 1 Belmont Abbey	149	171	178	144

 
LOSER'S BRACKET FINAL (Best-of-Seven/Belmont Abbey wins 4-1)
 

Team	1	2	3	4	5
No. 4 Walsh	175	184	159	188	161
No. 1 Belmont Abbey	179	219	188	157	264