Louisiana Tech University
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No. 7 Bulldogs Dominate Colonial Classic, Win Tournament
10/11/2026 5:19:00 PM | Women's Bowling
No. 7 Louisiana Tech bowling won the Colonial Classic, putting up a combined 12-1 record and going 3-0 in tournament play Sunday afternoon.
HARAHAN, La. - No. 7 Louisiana Tech bowling won the Colonial Classic, putting up a combined 12-1 record and going 3-0 in tournament play Sunday afternoon.Â
Fourth years Kylee Trexler and Rachel Ong were named to the All-Tournament team. Trexler rolled 200 in all five games averaging 216.8, the second most in the field. She bowled a stellar 256 in game five, the second highest of the tournament.
Ong finished third in pins, averaging 212.4 per game. Ong topped out at 227 twice in the five games.
Louisiana Tech (12-1) defeated No. 9 North Carolina A&T to open the tournament in round one, 4-1, to advance to the finals. In the second round, which had no playoff implications, LA Tech defeated Prairie View A&M 4-2, winning the final game by one pin.
In the championship, the Bulldogs opened big with three wins and a tie to take a 3.5-0.5 advantage. After dropping game five, the Bulldogs dominated, winning the final game 201-147 to take the tournament.
QUOTABLES
Head coach Matt Nantais
"I couldn't be prouder of this group for their performance in our first NCAA tournament of the year. Going 12-1 over any weekend is an incredible achievement, and it speaks directly to the depth and resilience of this team. We had our share of highs and lows, but what made the difference was that every single player contributed to this victory. Having Kylee and Rachel named to the all-tournament team is a fantastic bonus—they were both outstanding all weekend. We're going to enjoy this win on the way back to campus, but we also know the work doesn't stop here. We have a few weeks now to clean things up and get dialed in before we head to Orlando."
UP NEXT
No. 7 Louisiana Tech bowling will travel to Orlando, Fla. to compete in the Destination Orlando tournament, hosted by Sacred Heart University. The tournament will span from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. Â
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