May 3, 2004

Winston-Salem, NC - Graduate Student and anchor bowler Latoya DesChamps (Graduate Student/Durham, NC) was named the Winston-Salem State University Bowling MVP on Wednesday April 28th, 2004 at the 2004 WSSU Athletic Awards Banquet that was held at the McNeil Ballroom of the Anderson Center.

Deschamps, a 2002 and 2003 All-CIAA bowling team selection helped to lead the Lady Rams to a 59-17 record overall this past season as she guided the Lady Rams to a berth in the first-ever NCAA Women's Bowling National Championship.

Deschamps led the Lady Rams as she ranked first in the CIAA in bowling average with 182.9 pins per game. She turned in a pinfall of 1169 at the 2004 NCAA Bowling Championships in Houston, TX and averaged a 167 for the tournament.

For her efforts, she was named the WSSU Bowling MVP and was recognized at WSSU's Annual Athletic Awards Banquet.

For additional information or to set up an interview with Latoya DesChamps, contact the WSSU Office of Sports Information at (336) 750-2143.