NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No. 2-ranked Vanderbilt bowling looks to build off its runner-up finish, which began the team’s 2026 spring season, as the Commodores travel to compete at Lewis’ Storm Flyer Classic at Strike & Spare II in Lockport, Illinois.
The last time out
Vandy took second place at the Northeast Classic, compiling an 11-2 tournament record. On Day 2 of the event, the Commodores bowled the third highest-scoring traditional game in school history, registering a score of 1,222 pins in a win over ninth-ranked Mount St. Mary’s. All five of Vanderbilt’s Saturday starters were named to the all-tournament team. Katelyn Abigania and Dannielle Henderson were named to the first team, while Saphyre Nofuente, Victoria Varano and Alyssa Ballard earned second-team recognition.
The Dores’ break was extended by a week, as the Prairie View A&M Invitational, scheduled for Jan. 24–26, was canceled due to inclement weather.
Competing teams
The list of teams competing at the Storm Flyer Classic includes: No. 3 Arkansas State, Augustana, Aurora, Belmont Abbey, Carroll, Elmhurst, Emmanuel, Indianapolis, No. 1 Jacksonville State, Lewis, Marian, No. 10 Maryville, No. 16 Newman, No. 13 North Carolina A&T, Oklahoma Christian, Quincy, No. 11 Sacred Heart, Saint Anselm, No. 14 Sam Houston, No. 17 Tulane, No. 18 Valparaiso, No. 2 Vanderbilt, Western Illinois, Wisconsin-Whitewater, No. 12 Wright State and No. 7 Youngstown State.
Format
Friday – five sets of five Baker matches beginning at 10:25 a.m.
Saturday – five traditional matches beginning at 9:25 a.m.
Sunday – three best-of-seven Baker matches beginning at 8:10 a.m.
Keeping up with the Commodores
The Dores’ matches will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook with Emil Williams on the call. Fans can follow Vanderbilt bowling on X and Instagram at @VandyBowling for updates.
