Men’s Bowling crowned 2023 Men’s Club National Champions

The Muskingum men's bowling team concluded its season by being crowned the 2023 Men's Club National Champions over the weekend in Anderson, Indiana. The win marked the program's first Club National Championship and fifth tournament victory.

How it Happened

• The third-seeded Muskies earned a first-round bye to advance in the tournament.
• Muskingum then beat Wisconsin-Platteville and moved on to defeat Coe which resulted in them winning their bracket.
• The Muskies continued to roll past their opponents as they defeated Arizona State landing them a spot in the semifinal against William Patterson.
• Muskingum defeated William Patterson to find themselves playing for the Club National Championship.
• Muskingum defeated Bowling Green to secure the program's first National Championship.

Notables

• Teams qualify for the Collegiate Club Championships based on their ranking in the collegebowling.bowl.com Power Rankings.
• The top 24 men's teams and the top 16 women's teams, who are certified as official Club Programs qualify for the Collegiate Club Championships.
• The Collegiate Club Championships made its debut during the 2013-14 season.
• The Muskies clinched the third overall seed in the tournament.
• Muskingum never lost in match play, ending the tournament with a 5-0 record.
• Junior Ethan McDonald was named to the All-Tournament team and the MVP for the tournament.
• Muskingum Coaches Doug Smith and David Jones were named Club National Coach of the Year finalists.
• The contest marked the season finale for the men's bowling team.