Bulldog Bowling Unveils 2026-27 Schedule
9/21/2026 4:02:00 PM | Women's Bowling
11-Tournament Slate Highlighted by Bulldog Classic in San Antonio, Postseason Run Through Pittsburgh
RUSTONÂ | Louisiana Tech Athletics has announced the 2026-27 Bulldog Bowling schedule, an 11-tournament slate designed to test a reloaded roster against top competition from October through the NCAA Championships in April.
The schedule blends veteran star power, a wave of newcomers, and one of the toughest fields the program has faced, all pointed toward a deep postseason run.
Veteran Core Leads the Way
Four seniors anchor this year's team: Juliana Kerrigan, Kylee Trexler, Paulina Avalos and Rachel Ong. Their tournament experience and poise under pressure will set the tone for the Bulldogs across a demanding schedule.
"Our senior group has been through the battles and knows exactly what it takes to compete at the highest level," Nantais said. "Their leadership on and off the lanes will set the standard for our entire program this season."
New Faces, New Depth
Returner Arianna Araujo enters the year in a bigger role after a strong offseason. The roster also adds instant experience through transfers Mafe Molina and Kahlen Ranson, plus freshmen Riley Emerson and Nevaeh Hull, both set to compete for early playing time as they adjust to the college game.
Hosting the Nation's Best
Louisiana Tech returns to San Antonio, Texas, to host the Bulldog Classic Nov. 6-8, welcoming several of the nation's top-ranked programs to town for one of the fall's premier events. Serving as tournament host gives the Bulldogs a direct measuring stick against the best fields in the country on their own turf.
The Slate
Louisiana Tech opens the season at the SWIBC I & II in Garland, Texas, Oct. 3-4, then heads to Harahan, La., for the Colonial Classic Oct. 9-11. The fall continues with a trip to Destination Orlando (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) before the Bulldogs host the Bulldog Classic in San Antonio (Nov. 6-8) and close the semester at the Track Kat Klash in Houston (Nov. 13-15).
The winter and spring slate brings a run of marquee national events: the Northeast Classic in New Castle, Del. (Jan. 15-17), the Prairie View Invitational in Arlington, Texas (Jan. 22-24), the Columbia 300 Saints Invite in St. Louis (Jan. 29-31), the TNBA Open in Baton Rouge, La. (Feb. 12-14), the Big Red Invite in Lincoln, Neb. (Feb. 19-21) and the Music City Classic in Smyrna, Tenn. (March 5-7).
The postseason opens with ISC/ITC Sectionals (March 12-14) and builds to the NCAA Championships in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 5-10, with the ISC/ITC Championships in Mooresville, N.C., closing the year (April 14-17).
2026-27 Louisiana Tech Bowling Schedule
*Bulldogs will play host for the Bulldog Classic in San Antonio, Texas.Â
With a battle-tested senior class, an infusion of new talent, and a schedule anchored by hosting its own marquee event, Louisiana Tech Bowling heads into 2026-27 with high expectations on the lanes.Â
The schedule blends veteran star power, a wave of newcomers, and one of the toughest fields the program has faced, all pointed toward a deep postseason run.
Veteran Core Leads the Way
Four seniors anchor this year's team: Juliana Kerrigan, Kylee Trexler, Paulina Avalos and Rachel Ong. Their tournament experience and poise under pressure will set the tone for the Bulldogs across a demanding schedule.
"Our senior group has been through the battles and knows exactly what it takes to compete at the highest level," Nantais said. "Their leadership on and off the lanes will set the standard for our entire program this season."
New Faces, New Depth
Returner Arianna Araujo enters the year in a bigger role after a strong offseason. The roster also adds instant experience through transfers Mafe Molina and Kahlen Ranson, plus freshmen Riley Emerson and Nevaeh Hull, both set to compete for early playing time as they adjust to the college game.
Hosting the Nation's Best
Louisiana Tech returns to San Antonio, Texas, to host the Bulldog Classic Nov. 6-8, welcoming several of the nation's top-ranked programs to town for one of the fall's premier events. Serving as tournament host gives the Bulldogs a direct measuring stick against the best fields in the country on their own turf.
The Slate
Louisiana Tech opens the season at the SWIBC I & II in Garland, Texas, Oct. 3-4, then heads to Harahan, La., for the Colonial Classic Oct. 9-11. The fall continues with a trip to Destination Orlando (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) before the Bulldogs host the Bulldog Classic in San Antonio (Nov. 6-8) and close the semester at the Track Kat Klash in Houston (Nov. 13-15).
The winter and spring slate brings a run of marquee national events: the Northeast Classic in New Castle, Del. (Jan. 15-17), the Prairie View Invitational in Arlington, Texas (Jan. 22-24), the Columbia 300 Saints Invite in St. Louis (Jan. 29-31), the TNBA Open in Baton Rouge, La. (Feb. 12-14), the Big Red Invite in Lincoln, Neb. (Feb. 19-21) and the Music City Classic in Smyrna, Tenn. (March 5-7).
The postseason opens with ISC/ITC Sectionals (March 12-14) and builds to the NCAA Championships in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 5-10, with the ISC/ITC Championships in Mooresville, N.C., closing the year (April 14-17).
2026-27 Louisiana Tech Bowling Schedule
| Dates | Tournament | Site |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 3-4 | SWIBC I & II | Garland, Texas |
| Oct. 9-11 | Colonial Classic | Harahan, La. |
| Oct. 30-Nov. 1 | Destination Orlando | Orlando, Fla. |
| Nov. 6-8 | Bulldog Classic* | San Antonio, Texas |
| Nov. 13-15 | Track Kat Klash | Houston, Texas |
| Jan. 15-17 | Northeast Classic | New Castle, Del. |
| Jan. 22-24 | Prairie View Invitational | Arlington, Texas |
| Jan. 29-31 | Columbia 300 Saints Invite | St. Louis, Mo. |
| Feb. 12-14 | TNBA Open | Baton Rouge, La. |
| Feb. 19-21 | Big Red Invite | Lincoln, Neb. |
| March 5-7 | Music City Classic | Smyrna, Tenn. |
| March 12-14 | ISC/ITC Sectionals | TBD |
| April 5-10 | NCAA Championships | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| April 14-17 | ISC/ITC Championships | Mooresville, N.C. |
*Bulldogs will play host for the Bulldog Classic in San Antonio, Texas.Â
With a battle-tested senior class, an infusion of new talent, and a schedule anchored by hosting its own marquee event, Louisiana Tech Bowling heads into 2026-27 with high expectations on the lanes.Â
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