HARAHAN, La. — Louisiana Tech went 2-1 on the final day of the Colonial Lanes Classic to finish ninth at Colonial Lanes.
The seventh-ranked Bulldogs started the day in 10th and faced UAB in the opening match. The Blazers and Bulldogs traded games, with UAB taking games one and three, 200-169 and 207-190, while Tech won games two and four, 199-174, and 210-154. LA Tech took a 3-2 lead after winning game five 196-136. However, UAB claimed the final two games, 220-180 and 176-161.
LA Tech came away with the win after going the distance with Jackson State. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 2-0 lead after games of 177 and 212 to the Tiger's 135 and 168. JSU would take the third, 226-142 before Tech pulled within one game of the win with a 226-142 game four. Game five came down to the final frame that went the Tigers' way 182-179. They would tie it up after winning game six 216-174. That set up the second game seven of the day for the Bulldogs; this time, they came away victorious 190-168.
The final match would again go seven, with LA Tech winning 4.5-2.5 to finish ninth. The Bulldogs rolled a 234 and 242 to start with a 2-0 lead after winning both games by 50. Newman would take the third game, 205-182, before forcing a tie in game four at 204 apiece. Needing to win two games still, Tech won games five and seven with games of 212 and 240.
QUOTEABLES
Head Coach Matt Nantais
"Our win-loss record this weekend was acceptable , at 70 percent (9-4). We still haven't figured out how to fully come together as a team. At times, they show signs of working cohesively, but at other times, they play more like individuals. With so many new members on this team, it's taking longer for bonds and team chemistry to develop."
"Additionally, stepping up in big moments and consistently completing their roles needs improvement. Overall, in the first half of the season, we've had more wins than losses, but we're still waiting for the team chemistry to fully take shape. Looking forward to a strong second half!"
UP NEXT
Louisiana Tech will be off through December before returning to the lanes on January 17 at the Northeast Classic at Bowlerama hosted by Sacred Heart in New Castle, Del.
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