The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Bowling Announces 2026-27 Schedule
10/6/2026 1:39:00 PM | Women's Bowling
BIRMINGHAM – UAB bowling has announced its 2026-27 schedule, featuring eight regular-season tournaments across seven states before postseason competition begins in March.
The Blazers open the season Oct. 9-11 at the Colonial Lanes Classic in Harahan, La., hosted by Tulane. UAB returns to competition Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at Destination Florida in Orlando, Fla., hosted by Sacred Heart.
UAB then heads to San Antonio, Texas, for the Bulldog Classic, hosted by Louisiana Tech, on Nov. 6-8 before closing the fall portion of its schedule at the Track Kat Klash in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 13-15, hosted by Sam Houston State.
The Blazers return to action in the spring at the Northeast Classic in New Castle, Del., Jan. 15-17, hosted by Sacred Heart. UAB follows with the Hammer Saints Invite in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 29-31, hosted by Maryville.
UAB will then compete in the MEAC Regular Season Meet Feb. 4-7 in Pocomoke City, Md., hosted by Maryland Eastern Shore, before concluding the regular season March 5-7 at the Music City Classic in Smyrna, Tenn., hosted by Vanderbilt.
The postseason begins March 12-14 with USBC Sectionals at a site to be determined. UAB will then compete in the MEAC Championships March 18-21, with the location and host to be announced.
The NCAA Championships are set for April 6-10 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The season concludes April 12-17 at the USBC Intercollegiate Singles and Team Championships at Victory Lanes in Mooresville, N.C.
"We're excited about the schedule we've put together for this team," head coach Michelle Crews said. "It gives us the opportunity to compete against some of the best programs in the country while also challenging our team in a variety of environments. Our goal is to continue getting better throughout the season and put ourselves in the best position possible when postseason competition arrives."
The Blazers enter the 2026-27 season ranked No. 20 in the NTCA preseason rankings and were picked to finish third in the MEAC Preseason Poll.
To view the full slate, click here.
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