Women's Bowling 4/23/2021 8:42:00 AM MSU Bowling Office

Morgan State Women’s Bowling Announces Fall 2021 Recruiting Class

BALTIMORE, Md. (April 19, 2021)-The Morgan State women's bowling team, led by head coach Tom Falbo has announced the signing of two more athletes to its 2021 recruiting class. The Bears welcome Carrington Beaman and Naomi Smith, beginning in the Fall of 2021.

Coach Falbo summarizes his impression of the Bear's new additions to the team.

"Getting to know Naomi and Carrington along with their families has been a great joy as we grow our team this coming fall semester," said Falbo. "Both come from bowling families, so each has bowling in their DNA. The fact they worked so well and successfully on the same high school team is a plus coming into a collegiate team environment."

"Our current chemistry is our strength and both will be a perfect fit for our team, bringing positive energy and great scoring ability. We are excited to welcome them to our team and Morgan State University!"

Carrington Beaman
Carrington Beaman is from Detroit, Mich. and was a four-year starter for Farmington High School. As a freshman, Beaman averaged 182 and was a qualifier for the Michigan Singles State Championship. As a sophomore she continued her strong high school career averaging 190 and was named to Second-Team All-State. She was part of the City Championship team, the Regional Championship team, and was part of a duo winning the Regional Doubles Championship.

Beaman qualified again for the Michigan State Singles Championship as a sophomore, finishing ninth at States. As a junior, she was again part of the City Championship team, Regional Championship team for Farmington, and was named Team MVP. She continued her strong bowling finishing her junior season with a 197.6 average and was honored by being named First-Team All-State. All of this led up to her breakout senior season.

During her senior year, Beaman averaged 203.17 for 24 games. Early in the season, she threw a perfect 300 game and ended with a two-game total of 556. She had strung 18 strikes in a row in rolling her 300-256 set. Her 856 was the highest recorded score in the state of Michigan this season and is the second highest series ever rolled in Michigan High School competition history. She was honored again by being named First-Team All-State. Her 203.17 average was the highest average in Division 1 Michigan high school bowling. Beaman qualified for the Michigan High School State Tournament.

Beaman is eagerly anticipating beginning her time at Morgan. She states, "I'm so excited to give my all to the team and improve my skill at Morgan State University. I can't wait!"

Coach Falbo adds, "Carrington is a perfect fit for our program. She expects the best from herself in all things and is willing to work diligently to achieve it. Her bowling approach is athletic and butter smooth and she is able to maintain her confidence and consistent focus, which is the foundation of her high scoring ability. I'm very excited about her future at Morgan both on the lanes and in the classroom"

She is the daughter of Ne'Gyle and Demeteral Beaman and has a brother Ne'Gyle. Carrington will major in Biology at Morgan State University.

Naomi Smith
Naomi Smith resides in Detroit, Mich. and is a four-year starter for the Farmington High School bowling team. She is a three-time Michigan High School Bowling State qualifier. Her high average during her high school career was 193. She has posted a 279 as her high game and 719 as her highest series. Her high school record in match play was 75-13.

Smith anchored two years for the Farmington varsity girl's bowling team, which won two regional championships, a Tri-County Championship and a divisional championship each year. She was voted Most Valuable Player and the 2019 4Frenzy Fan Choice Award winner as a sophomore student-athlete.

During her youth bowling career, Smith won the Michigan State USBC Pepsi Championship twice and was a five-time USBC Pepsi State qualifier. She has been a USBC Junior Gold qualifier five times. She has captured several youth singles wins, including a two-time champion at the Schildroth Invitational, a two-time champion at the Camille Ebersole Memorial Youth Tournament and a first-place honor at the Mike Reffitt Memorial Youth Singles Championship.

Smith is ready for the next level. "My level of excitement to bowl for Morgan State is at an all-time high," said Smith. "I'm ready for the new challenges and those new challenges will soon be ready for me."

Coach Falbo is impressed by Naomi's physical talent and potential. "Naomi has elements of the modern power game built within her and she is exciting to watch," said Falbo. "From our first conversation, Naomi impressed me tremendously. She shines on the lanes not only with her high scoring, but also in her constant support for her teammates."

"She comes from a bowling family and such tremendous support from her friends in the local bowling community. It's going to be rewarding to see her grow in all ways, and thrilled that part of her growth will be with us wearing the Morgan State uniform."

Naomi is the daughter of Gregory and Jacqueline Smith, and has an older sister, Shadesha Johnson. She plans to major in Business Marketing at Morgan State University.

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