HANRAHAN, La. | The Alabama A&M University women's bowling team opened competition at the 2026 Colonial Lanes Classic on Friday, posting a 1-4 record through five Baker matches at the tournament hosted by Tulane University.
 
The Bulldogs finished the opening day in 11th place among 14 teams, totaling 4,062 pins and averaging 162.5 per game.
 
Alabama A&M began the tournament against host Tulane, falling 956-874, before bouncing back with an 855-689 victory over Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) rival Prairie View A&M.
 
The Bulldogs nearly collected their second victory of the afternoon in their third match, narrowly falling to Oklahoma Christian, 827-824, in a three-pin decision.
 
Alabama A&M closed the opening day with losses to Sam Houston State (949-721) and Louisiana Tech (929-788).
 
The Bulldogs recorded their highest Baker total in the opening match against Tulane with 874 pins, followed by their 855-pin performance in the victory over Prairie View A&M.
 
Louisiana Tech leads the 14-team field with 4,856 total pins and a perfect 5-0 record, followed by Sam Houston State (4,783), Alabama State (4,732), Tulane (4,728) and North Carolina A&T (4,650).
 
Alabama A&M Day One Results (Baker Format)
 

• Match 1: Tulane def. Alabama A&M, 956-874
• Match 2: Alabama A&M def. Prairie View A&M, 855-689
• Match 3: Oklahoma Christian def. Alabama A&M, 827-824
• Match 4: Sam Houston State def. Alabama A&M, 949-721
• Match 5: Louisiana Tech def. Alabama A&M, 929-788

 
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