The William Smith Bowling team will debut in the NCAA National Collegiate Bowling Championship by facing Fayetteville State in the Rochester Regional opening match on April 4 at Bowl-A-Roll Lanes.

The Big Picture

The Herons, in just their second varsity season, secured their spot in the tournament by winning the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Tournament Championship.

By the Numbers
  • William Smith's record: 49-21 overall, 18-2 in AMCC play
  • Debuted at No. 11 in the National Tenpin Coaches Association Division II/III poll
State of Play
  • William Smith to face Fayetteville State in a best-of-three format mega match
  • Winner advances to face Arkansas State in the double-elimination portion on April 5
  • Vanderbilt, Merrimack, and other top teams will also compete in the Rochester Regional
What's Next

The regional winners will advance to Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan, on April 12-13 for the championship rounds.

Bottom Line

William Smith Bowling team makes its NCAA tournament debut against Fayetteville State in a critical match at the Rochester Regional, aiming to advance in the prestigious tournament and possibly reach the national championship round.