Smyrna, Tenn. – Louisiana Tech started bracket play in eight, but the seventh-ranked Bulldogs quickly moved into the five-six game at the Columbia 300 Music City Classic at the Smyrna Bowling Center on Sunday.

LA Tech went 3-0 to move up three spots to fifth in the 33-team field.

In the opening round, Tech swept through No. 9 Maryville. The Bulldogs rolled 228 and 219 before a struggle by both teams allowed Tech's 163 to give them a 3-0 advantage. The Bulldogs would bounce back and take game four 224-193.

Looking to get revenge on No. 4 Vanderbilt, LA Tech shot 1,075 in the five-game set. The Bulldogs took the first two games, 209-166 and 197-172, before dropping a nailbiter, 223-222. Tech continued to roll the ball well with 224 and 222 to take the next two games.

Rolling a 687 to take a 3-0 advantage, LA Tech looked to be on their way to another sweep. No. 10 Sam Houston wouldn't go down quietly, winning games four and five. The Bulldogs closed out the match with a 223-222 win, claiming the match 4-2.

QUOTEABLES
Head Coach Matt Nantais

"What a great weekend. We had a few matches that didn't go out way, but to finish how we did today shows we are ready for the postseason. We don't have much time to practice for conference next week but we will be ready.

UP NEXT
Louisiana Tech starts postseason play with the CUSA Championships at Colonial Lanes in Harahan, La., starting on March 22. All nine CUSA programs are ranked in the top 17, including the top four and six of the top 10.

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