Listen to a podcast with coach Holly Harris on WSU's NCAA berth
The NCAA added women's bowling to its roster of sports in 1994. Gordon Vadakin immediately knew Wichita State needed to join. He kept the Power Point presentation he used that year to make his case to university officials in Morrison Hall.
On Wednesday, Wichita State qualified for its the NCAA bowling championship in its first season as a member after moving from independent varsity status in July. The Shockers are the fourth overall seed in the 19-team field and will face Felician (N.