Our HistoryMorehead State University has a rich tradition of excellence in intercollegiate bowling and is respected as one of the premier bowling programs in the country. As a perennial bowling powerhouse, the Eagles are one of the most successful sports in the history of Morehead State University. The MSU women have won 4 National Championship titles in 1989, 1998, 2000 and 2002. They were also runner-ups in 1993 and finished in third place in 2006 and 2008. The men’s squad was runner-up in its 2003 tournament and took third place in 2005.
Dating back to the mid 1960's with intercollegiate competition beginning in 1977, bowling at Morehead State University is a club sport and is affiliated with the collegiate division of the United States Bowling Congress. Faculty advisors for the MSU Bowling Club are Eric Spurlock and Bobby Brown. |
Current and former Eagle bowlers represent the best that the sport has to offer. Alum Kelly Kulick was named 2006 Female Bowler of the Year by the Bowling Writers Association of America. Morehead State bowlers have been named First Team All-Americans eighteen times: Lindsey Coulles (2005-06), Robin Crawford (1997-98, 2000-01), Vicki Ghrist (1993-94, 1994-95), Liz Johnson (1992-93), Scott Johnson (1987-88), Kelly Kulick (1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99), Kari Murph (1990-91, 1991-92), Jon Murph (1991-92), Sharon Owen (1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89), Penny Parker (1997-98), and Sheri Pohlad (1992-93).
Three MSU bowlers have represented the United States of America in international competition as members of Team USA: Joy Esterson (2004), Liz Johnson (1994-96, 2008-present), Kelly Kulick (1998-2001, 2008-present), and David O'Sullivan (2007). Members of Junior Team USA have also included three Eagles: Lindsey Coulles (2003-04), Joy Esterson (2003), and David O'Sullivan (2004). Former Lady Eagle Robin (Crawford) Orlikowski represents her native country as a member of Team Canada (2000-present).
Three MSU bowlers have represented the United States of America in international competition as members of Team USA: Joy Esterson (2004), Liz Johnson (1994-96, 2008-present), Kelly Kulick (1998-2001, 2008-present), and David O'Sullivan (2007). Members of Junior Team USA have also included three Eagles: Lindsey Coulles (2003-04), Joy Esterson (2003), and David O'Sullivan (2004). Former Lady Eagle Robin (Crawford) Orlikowski represents her native country as a member of Team Canada (2000-present).