Louisiana Tech University
SWIBC I
Preview: No. 7 LA Tech at SWIBC
10/2/2026 3:15:00 PM | Women's Bowling
The No. 7 Louisiana Tech bowling team opens its 2026-27 season at the Southwest Intercollegiate Bowling Conference (SWIBC) I and II tournaments in Garland, Texas this weekend.
RUSTON - The No. 7 Louisiana Tech bowling team opens its 2026-27 season at the Southwest Intercollegiate Bowling Conference (SWIBC) I and II tournaments in Garland, Texas this weekend.
Saturday's SWIBC I will consist of four traditional team games followed by 10 baker matches. The top four teams will make bracket finals and compete in match play. Sunday's SWIBC II tournament will feature total pins competition. Â
LA Tech has won the SWIBC I four straight years, as well as winning the SWIBC II in five straight.Â
The Bulldogs finished last season 79-36, the program's fifth season in a row with at least 70 wins. LA Tech also earned their sixth straight NCAA regional appearance as well as finishing ranked No. 6th in the National Tenpin Coaches Association end of season poll.Â
Louisiana Tech returns fourth year bowlers Paulina Avalos, Juliana Kerrigan, Rachel Ong and Kylee Trexler as well as third year Arianna Araujo.
Head coach Matt Nantais added transfers Mafe Molina and Kahlen Ranson, while first years Riley Emerson and Nevaeh Hull join the program from high school ranks.Â
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