NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No. 2 Vanderbilt bowling heads to San Antonio this weekend for the Bulldog Classic, a 16-team event hosted by Louisiana Tech at Bowlero Thousand Oaks.
The last time out
Vandy finished fourth at Destination Orlando. The Commodores went 3-2 on the first day, with wins over No. 6 Youngstown State and 14th-ranked Niagara, and then beat Tulane in their final pool match to earn the second seed in the bracket. No. 5 Nebraska defeated the Commodores in the opening bracket match, and third-ranked Wichita State claimed the third-place match in a 4-3 decision.
About the Commodores
Katelyn Abigania led all bowlers at Destination Orlando with a 243.5 average over six traditional matches while Dannielle Henderson ranked ninth at 223 as both earned all-tournament honors. Abigania would go on to be named the C-USA Bowler of the Month as well.
First-year head coach Josie Barnes called the opening day in Orlando "a character-building day," and the Commodores responded with victories in all five traditional matches the following morning and afternoon.
Competing teams
The list of teams competing at the Bulldog Classic includes Alabama A&M, Alabama State, No. 4 Arkansas State, Grambling, Jackson State, No. 7 Louisiana Tech, No. 5 Nebraska, No. 12 Newman, Prairie View A&M, No. 8 Sam Houston, Southern, No. 17 Tulane, No. 20 UAB, No. 21 Valparaiso, No. 2 Vanderbilt and No. 3 Wichita State.
Format
Friday – five Baker matches, with starting-pair practice at 10:25 a.m. CT
Saturday – five traditional matches, with starting-pair practice at 9:15 a.m.
Sunday – three best-of-seven Baker bracket matches beginning at 8:25 a.m.
Keeping up with the Commodores
The Dores’ matches will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. Fans can follow Vanderbilt bowling on X and Instagram at @VandyBowling for updates.