Carroll University Athletics

Sophomore Samantha Sciortino stepped up in a major way for Carroll women’s bowling during the NCAA Tournament, anchoring the lineup and delivering clutch shots during one of the most successful postseason runs in program history.

Competing in her first NCAA Tournament, Sciortino embraced the responsibility of the anchor position and consistently executed in high-pressure situations as the Pioneers earned their first NCAA Tournament win in program history with a victory over Fayetteville State.

Carroll followed that milestone win by facing top-seeded Jacksonville State before pushing reigning national champion Youngstown State to a best-of-seven tiebreaker set in the double-elimination round. Sciortino’s poise and confidence late in Baker games helped Carroll compete toe-to-toe with some of the nation’s top programs on the national stage.

Her performance highlighted Carroll’s growth as a program and underscored Sciortino’s importance as a steady, reliable presence in the lineup during critical moments.