The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Bowling Tabbed No. 20 in NTCA Preseason Poll
10/1/2026 1:17:00 PM | Women's Bowling
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB bowling team enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 20 in the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Preseason Poll, released by the organization on Thursday.
The Blazers earned 413 points in the preseason poll, matching their final ranking from the 2025-26 season. Jacksonville State (1,620 points) claimed the top spot as the unanimous No. 1 team, receiving all 38 first-place votes. Vanderbilt (1,484), Wichita State (1,420), Arkansas State (1,336) and Nebraska (1,330) round out the top five.
UAB is one of three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) teams featured in the preseason poll, joining North Carolina A&T at No. 9 and Maryland Eastern Shore at No. 25.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
As UAB student-athletes begin a new year of competition, support through sport-specific gift accounts continues to play a vital role in the department's mission to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference. Contributions provide essential resources in key areas such as recruiting, nutrition, student-athlete development and technology, helping equip Blazer teams for success in the American Conference. To learn more about supporting your favorite program, click here or contact Blazer Boosters to help fuel the continued success of UAB Athletics.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB bowling team, follow @UAB_BOWL on X and Instagram.
The Blazers earned 413 points in the preseason poll, matching their final ranking from the 2025-26 season. Jacksonville State (1,620 points) claimed the top spot as the unanimous No. 1 team, receiving all 38 first-place votes. Vanderbilt (1,484), Wichita State (1,420), Arkansas State (1,336) and Nebraska (1,330) round out the top five.
UAB is one of three Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) teams featured in the preseason poll, joining North Carolina A&T at No. 9 and Maryland Eastern Shore at No. 25.
SPORT GIFT ACCOUNTS
As UAB student-athletes begin a new year of competition, support through sport-specific gift accounts continues to play a vital role in the department's mission to Win Championships, Graduate with Honors and Make a Difference. Contributions provide essential resources in key areas such as recruiting, nutrition, student-athlete development and technology, helping equip Blazer teams for success in the American Conference. To learn more about supporting your favorite program, click here or contact Blazer Boosters to help fuel the continued success of UAB Athletics.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB bowling team, follow @UAB_BOWL on X and Instagram.
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