Maribeth Baker, a junior from Duquesne University鈥檚 women's bowling team, has been honored as a member of the 2025-26 NTCA All-America Second Team. This recognition, announced at the National Championship Banquet in Cleveland, marks Baker as the fourth player in the program to receive an All-America distinction. Her performance was pivotal as she helped guide Duquesne to its first NEC tournament title and an NCAA Championship bid. For the season, she consistently demonstrated outstanding averages and percentages in her gameplay.

By the Numbers
  • Baker averaged 20.73 frames during the 2025-26 season with a strike percentage of 54.8% (709 strikes out of 1,293 attempts).
  • During the 2026 NEC Championship, she achieved a fill percentage of 85% and a strike percentage of 60% (42 out of 60).
Yes, But

While Baker鈥檚 accolades highlight her individual success, the team has faced challenges, competing in a highly competitive landscape, as evidenced by their mixed overall record of .583 this season.

State of Play
  • Duquesne has qualified for the ITC Championships in four of the last five seasons.
  • The team holds a record of 63-45 (.583) for the current season, with a strong performance in the NEC (.708).
What's Next

Duquesne will travel to Green Bay, Wisc., for their final postseason competition, with matches starting on April 14 and concluding on April 18. Their success in the ITC Championships will be crucial for further recognition.

Bottom Line

Maribeth Baker's All-America honor underscores her talent and contribution to Duquesne's historic season, with the team's upcoming postseason performance poised to further solidify their standing in collegiate bowling.