Fayetteville State University Athletics

A four-year standout and team captain, Akira Turner remains one of the most decorated bowlers in CIAA history. She earned CIAA Player of the Year honors twice (2010, 2011) and was a four-time All-CIAA selection. Turner led Fayetteville State to four divisional championships and two CIAA titles while posting the conference’s highest average (200) in 2011. She was named the CIAA Tournament MVP as an All-Tournament bowler in 2011.

Beyond her individual accolades, Turner played a significant role in elevating the visibility and competitive standard of collegiate bowling within the CIAA, helping raise the profile of the sport through her leadership and consistent excellence. 

Turner was named FSU Player of the Year in 2011 and, in 2021, became the first bowling student-athlete ever inducted into the Fayetteville State University Hall of Fame, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer both at FSU and across the conference.