HARAHAN, La. – Under the direction of Head Coach Jeramy Williams, Florida A&M Bowling will begin the 2026-27 campaign taking part in the Colonial Lanes Classic hosted by Tulane at Colonial Lanes in Harahan, Louisiana. The tournament runs Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11.
 
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Friday, Oct. 9 – Sunday, Oct. 11 | Harahan, La.
 
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Last Time Out
 
Florida A&M's bowling program left SWAC Roundup 2 with a .500 finish, important wins, and a clear blueprint for what could be a strong push as the conference season tightens.

The Rattlers went 7-7 over 14 traditional matches in Huntsville, including decisive wins over Prairie View A&M (864-815), Alabama A&M (900-881), and Grambling (918-548, 805-536), while posting a weekend-best team game of 918.

That .500 mark was more than just a split — it reflected a resilient response in a deep SWAC field. Florida A&M's lineup showed the ability to rebound quickly, stack quality games, and close matches with poise, all traits that travel well into postseason-style formats. In the final standings for Roundup 2, the Rattlers finished fifth and were one of only six programs in the eight-team field to reach at least seven wins.

Across both SWAC Roundups this season, Florida A&M is now 13-15 overall, placing sixth in the cumulative conference table and firmly in striking distance of the middle tier. The Rattlers' combined total of 23,181 pins over 28 games underscores consistent production against one of the nation's most competitive HBCU bowling leagues.

Individually, Florida A&M's youth movement continues to be a bright spot. Briana Buezon (first year) led the Rattlers' eligible bowlers with a 172.87 combined average, while Mary Terebesi (168.81), Nakeelah Townsend (166.08), Alieenah Rodriguez (164.70), and Layla Holtapple (164.00) all contributed meaningful scoring volume over the two-roundup sample.

In Roundup 2 specifically, Florida A&M also got impactful performances from multiple contributors: Townsend averaged 170.67 in limited action, Terebesi averaged 167.88, Holtapple averaged 165.83, and Buezon averaged 164.36 – a sign of lineup balance and roster flexibility as the staff manages matchups and momentum.
 
The Field at the Colonial Lanes Classic
 
This year's season opening Colonial Lanes Classic field features 14 teams, with five (5) ranked teams and three additional squads receiving votes in the preseason collegiate poll. The host Tulane Green Wave enter ranked No. 17, as well as No. 7 Louisiana Tech, No. 8 Sam Houston, No. 9 North Carolina A&T, and No. 20 UAB, respectively. The field also includes a trio of programs just outside the NTCA rankings, but receiving votes in the form of Oklahoma Christian, Emmanuel, and Jackson State. Filling out the remainder of the tournament field are Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Florida A&M, Prairie View A&M, Southern, and Texas Southern.
 
Format and Schedule
 
Action begins with the first of two qualifying days on Friday, as the teams compete in five sets of five Baker matches beginning at 9:45 a.m. CDT. Five traditional team games take place on Saturday to determine the seeding for Sunday's bracketed portion with competition opening at 8:55 a.m. CDT. The bracket portion of the tournament will see each team bowl three best-of-seven Baker matches to determine final placement with the action starting Sunday at 8:30 a.m. CDT.
 
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