HARAHAN, La. — The Southern University bowling team earned two victories on the second day of the Colonial Lanes Classic, hosted by Tulane at Colonial Lanes, highlighted by back-to-back wins over Jackson State and Alabama A&M.
 
The Lady Jaguars opened the day with an 862-719 loss to Oklahoma Christian. Jermyah Bolden led Southern with a team-high 165.
 
Southern bounced back in its second match, earning its first win of the season with an 897-860 victory over Jackson State. Bolden delivered a strong performance with a team-best 235, while Alanna Jones and Za'viara Williams each contributed a 179 to help secure the 37-pin victory.
 
The Lady Jaguars carried that momentum into their third match, defeating Alabama A&M 864-814 for their second consecutive win. Jones led the team with a 190, followed by Williams with a 182 and Bolden with a 176 as Southern claimed a second straight victory.
 
Southern then faced its third ranked opponent of the tournament, No. 7 Louisiana Tech, falling 1,036-790. Bolden and Jones tied for the team lead with 171 each, while Williams rolled a 170 and Nakeelah Townsend added a 168.
 
The Lady Jaguars closed the day against Texas Southern, dropping an 853-807 decision. Townsend led Southern with a 175, followed by Jones with a 171 and Williams with a 168.
 
Bolden led Southern individually across the five matches, recording a five-game total of 910 pins for a 182.0 average. Jones finished second with 846 pins and a 169.2 average.
 
UP NEXT
The Lady Jaguars will return to the lanes tomorrow for the bracket portion of the tournament. Southern will take on Prairie View A&M to open the day.

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