SAN ANTONIO, Texas. | The Jackson State women's bowling team picked up three victories, including a pair of wins over nationally ranked opponents, on Saturday as the Tigers continued competition at the 2026 Bulldog Classic at Cityview Lanes.

Jackson State opened the second day of competition against No. 5 Nebraska, falling 870-841 before bouncing back with a 906-861 victory over No. 17 Tulane. The Tigers continued their challenging slate against No. 7 Louisiana Tech, dropping a 934-844 decision before responding with back-to-back victories over Grambling State (960-906) and No. 21 Valparaiso (895-885) to close out the day.

The Tigers finished the qualifying portion of the tournament with a 5-5 overall record, knocking down 8,872 total pins to finish 11th among the 16-team field. Jackson State recorded 4,486 pins in traditional play, averaging 179.4 pins per game.

Individually, sophomore Tiara Henderson led the way for Jackson State, finishing 10th overall with 1,027 total pins and a 205.4 average across five games. Paige Hubert also delivered a strong performance, placing 21st with 984 total pins and a 196.8 average.

McKenzie Conway finished 37th individually with 901 pins and a 180.2 average, while Saida Lugo recorded 821 pins for a 164.2 average. Brooklyn Simpson added 626 pins across four games.

Up Next

Jackson State returns to the lanes Sunday for the championship portion of the Bulldog Classic. The Tigers are scheduled to face UAB in the opening round as they look to build on Saturday's performance and finish the tournament strong.

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