HARAHAN, La. | Jackson State bowling closed out competition at the Colonial Lanes Classic, hosted by Tulane, with a seventh-place finish after going 2-1 in Sunday's championship bracket, highlighted by a victory over No. 20 UAB.

The Tigers opened the season with a 3-2 record in Baker competition on Friday, finishing ninth among 14 teams with 4,280 total pins and a 171.2 average. Jackson State started strong with back-to-back victories over Prairie View A&M (829-733) and Oklahoma Christian (832-796) before earning another win against Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) opponent Texas Southern (883-791).

On Saturday, Jackson State earned its signature victory of the tournament, defeating No. 20 UAB by a score of 893-875. The win was the Tigers' lone victory of the day as they finished the first two days of competition with a 4-6 overall record, 8,616 total pins and a 172.3 average.

Tiara Henderson led the Tigers individually through the first two days, placing 19th with 961 total pins and a 192.2 average. Her top game of the tournament was a 213.

Jackson State finished strong on Sunday, going 2-1 in the championship bracket. The Tigers closed out the tournament with consecutive victories over Emmanuel (1,017-1,010) and SWAC rival Texas Southern (1,203-1,129) to secure seventh place overall.

Junior MacKenzie Conway led the way for Jackson State on the final day, recording a 203.0 average to finish eighth individually.

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Jackson State returns to action Nov. 6-8 at the Bulldog Classic in Fort Worth, Texas.

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