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Colonial Lanes Classic
No. 20 Blazers Set to Open Season at Colonial Lanes Classic
10/8/2026 2:02:00 PM | Women's Bowling
BIRMINGHAM – The No. 20 UAB bowling team opens the 2026-27 season Friday at the Colonial Lanes Classic in Harahan, La. Hosted by Tulane, the three-day event marks the Blazers' first competition of the season.
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The 14-team field features eight teams ranked or receiving votes in the National Tenpin Coaches Association Preseason Poll. Action begins Friday at 9:45 a.m. with five Baker matches before shifting to five traditional team games Saturday, beginning at 8:55 a.m. Bracket play gets underway Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with three best-of-seven Baker matches.
UAB will open Friday's Baker matches against Oklahoma Christian, No. 8 Sam Houston, No. 7 Louisiana Tech, Texas Southern and Southern. The Blazers will face Florida A&M, No. 17 Tulane, Jackson State, Prairie View A&M and Emmanuel in Saturday's traditional team games before advancing to Sunday's bracket competition.
The Blazers return six members from last season's squad that finished third at the MEAC Tournament. Head coach Michelle Crews welcomes four freshmen to the roster this season as UAB looks to build on last year's success.
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