Oct. 6, 2016
Vanderbilt is fourth in the National Tenpin Coaches Association pre-season poll, which reflects the opinions of NCAA Bowling coaches.
The Commodores were listed behind Nebraska, defending national champion Stephen F. Austin and Arkansas State after earning four first-place poll votes.
Vanderbilt will field a relatively young squad that includes three seniors, two juniors, two sophomores and four freshmen.
The team’s season begins Nov. 4 at Sam Houston State’s Track Kat Klash in Houston.
NTCA Poll
Nebraska (8 first place votes)
Stephen F. Austin (22)
Arkansas State (2)
Vanderbilt (4)
McKendree
Sam Houston State (1)
Central Missouri
North Carolina A & T
Wisconsin-Whitewater
Fairleigh Dickinson
Maryland-Eastern Shore
Delaware State
LIU-Brooklyn
Sacred Heart
St. Francis University
Monmouth
Kutztown
Tulane
Adelphi
Saint Francis College