FORT WORTH, Texas – The No. 9 Louisiana Tech bowling team opened its 2025-26 season Saturday at the Southwest Intercollegiate Bowling Conference I tournament and finished the day as tournament champions, with four players earning all-tournament honors.

The Bulldogs rolled a 6,237 to claim the title and were the only school to roll a 6,000 or higher. Tulane came in second place with a 5,927, followed by Southern Nazarene with a 5,307.

This marks the fourth consecutive season in which the Bulldogs have won the SWIBC I tournament.

Kylee Trexler led Tech's red team and every player in the tournament with a 947, followed by Juliana Kerrigan, who came in second with an 882. Jenna Stretch placed fourth with an 867, while Paulina Avalos registered an 840. Frances Davila rounded out the group with a 13^th place finish after scoring a 777. Trexler, Kerrigan and Stretch earned all-tournament team honors.

LA Tech's blue team was led by Rachel Ong, who earned a fifth-place finish in the event and earned all-tournament team honors after firing an 858. Olivia Bares shot an 846 to finish in ninth place, followed by Ashley Imhoff (11^th, 778) and Arianna Araujo (17^th, 753). Kyrah Durham rolled a 650 to finish in 31^st. 

QUOTEABLES
Head Coach Matt Nantais

"This weekend was all about identifying our weaknesses and pushing ourselves to improve as we prepare for the upcoming NCAA season. The atmosphere was a bit different from what we're used to, but it was a great opportunity to get everyone some playing time and shake off the rust."

"Our shot-making today was definitely a step up from what we've seen in practice, which is encouraging. That said, we still have work to do when it comes to spare shooting."

"Overall, I'm really pleased with how the team performed and, more importantly, how they supported one another throughout the day. Starting the season with a win is always a great feeling."

NEXT UP
The Bulldogs will be back in action tomorrow morning as they compete in the SWIBC II tournament at Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth.

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