JONESBORO, Ark. — The 11th-ranked Louisiana Tech bowling team moved up one spot to finish 10th at the Mid-Winter Invitational at the Hijinx Family Entertainment Center on Sunday.
 
The Bulldogs (64-37) started the best-of-seven bracket play against No. 17 UAB. LA Tech made quick work of the Blazers with a 4-0 sweep. The 'Dogs started with a 196-184 game-one win to take the early advantage. They would follow that up with two straight games in the 200s with a 200 and 222, winning both games by over 25 pins. Tech would roll a 185 in the final game, but UAB could only shoot a 168.
 
Louisiana Tech would roll their highest five-game set against No. 8 Sam Houston and win 4-1 to move into the 9-10 place match. The Bulldogs shot over 210 in each of their five games, winning the first three by over 40 pins. A clean 226 in game one, the front four and back five for a 242 in game two, and another clean game in a 233 in the third gave Tech a 3-0 lead. The Bearkats would take the fourth 237-213 before Tech closed out the set with a 221-214 win in game five.
 
That set up a rematch with No. 14 Wisconsin-Whitewater, a team Tech lost to on the opening day 1,113-1,012. The Bulldogs got behind 2-0 after four opens in the first two games. However, LA Tech rebounded with a 215 and 217 in the next two to even it up. The Warhawks would take game five, and the 'Dogs would force a game seven after winning the sixth. Unfortunately, Tech only managed one strike in the final game, with UWW taking the set 4-3.
 
QUOTEABLES
Head Coach Matt Nantais
 
"The team continues to find success on the lanes, showing strong performances against top-tier competition. While there are still moments where adjustments need to be made for better shot-making, the overall performance has been impressive."
 
"This past weekend, the team competed in a highly competitive field featuring most of the top 10 teams in the nation. Finishing with an 8-4 record against such elite competition is a strong accomplishment and a testament to the team's hard work and dedication."
 
"With a week off, the team will now shift focus to preparing for its upcoming home event in Fort Worth. With only two more regular-season events remaining, followed by the conference championship, the team is determined to continue its strong play in pursuit of a regional bid this year."
 
UP NEXT
Louisiana Tech will take off a week before hosting the Bulldog Classic at Cityview Lanes in Fort Worth, Texas, starting on February 28.
 
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