Bowling Ranked No. 19 in 2025-26 Preseason NTCA Poll
Oct 1, 2025 | Women's Bowling
The Tulane University bowling team is ranked No. 19 nationally in the preseason National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) Poll, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The Green Wave earned 498 overall points to secure a national ranking in the first poll of the season. The program finished the 2024-25 season ranked No. 20 with an overall record of 60-45 (57.1 winning percentage). The program recorded nine top-10 wins last season with a team pin average of 186.9.
Tulane was one of 12 teams from Conference USA that were ranked in the initial top 25 by the NCAA coaches. Jacksonville State enters the season as the No. 1 overall team after concluding the prior campaign as the national runner-up. Each of the first six teams in the preseason poll are from Conference USA with Nebraska, Vanderbilt, 2025 National Champion Youngstown State, Wichita State, and Arkansas State all following the Gamecocks in order. At No. 19, the Green Wave rank ahead of three fellow conference mates, Wright State (20) and Valparaiso (21).
Paige Matiasek led Tulane in 2024-25 with her 410 strikes thrown. She was followed by Emma Fetterman with 405 and Mia Stolakis with 401.
The 2025-26 roster includes returners Matiasek, Fetterman, Solakis, Emma Figert, Linnea Holcomb, and Juanelyz Solla. They are joined by a trio of newcomers – Valeria Colon, Sarah Rubi, and Lyllian Smith. The Green Wave are led by head coach Hayley Veitch in her 14th season.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football, volleyball and upcoming men's and women's basketball campaigns can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
Follow Tulane bowling on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes, and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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The Green Wave earned 498 overall points to secure a national ranking in the first poll of the season. The program finished the 2024-25 season ranked No. 20 with an overall record of 60-45 (57.1 winning percentage). The program recorded nine top-10 wins last season with a team pin average of 186.9.
Tulane was one of 12 teams from Conference USA that were ranked in the initial top 25 by the NCAA coaches. Jacksonville State enters the season as the No. 1 overall team after concluding the prior campaign as the national runner-up. Each of the first six teams in the preseason poll are from Conference USA with Nebraska, Vanderbilt, 2025 National Champion Youngstown State, Wichita State, and Arkansas State all following the Gamecocks in order. At No. 19, the Green Wave rank ahead of three fellow conference mates, Wright State (20) and Valparaiso (21).
Paige Matiasek led Tulane in 2024-25 with her 410 strikes thrown. She was followed by Emma Fetterman with 405 and Mia Stolakis with 401.
The 2025-26 roster includes returners Matiasek, Fetterman, Solakis, Emma Figert, Linnea Holcomb, and Juanelyz Solla. They are joined by a trio of newcomers – Valeria Colon, Sarah Rubi, and Lyllian Smith. The Green Wave are led by head coach Hayley Veitch in her 14th season.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football, volleyball and upcoming men's and women's basketball campaigns can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
Follow Tulane bowling on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes, and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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