The Bowie State University women’s bowling team will compete in its first conference event of the 2026–27 campaign at CIAA Event I from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, in Raleigh, N.C. Shaw University will host the event as Bowie State returns to competition after opening the season at the Virginia Union Invitational.
Bowie State Women’s Bowling Returns to Competition
Bowie State finished the three-day Virginia Union Invitational with a 1–12 overall record. The Bulldogs earned their lone victory against Virginia State.
The Virginia Union Invitational field included Florida A&M, Texas Southern, Grambling State, Howard and Coppin State. CIAA Event I will give Bowie State its first opportunity to compete in conference action this season.
Arianna Clayton Earns Preseason All-CIAA Recognition
Junior Arianna Clayton earned Preseason All-CIAA recognition ahead of the 2026–27 season. Clayton also received All-CIAA honors last season after finishing among the conference’s top individual bowlers.
Bowie State finished runner-up at the 2025–26 CIAA Women’s Bowling Championship. The Bulldogs also were selected second in the 2026–27 CIAA Preseason Predicted Order of Finish.
Bowie State’s Next Scheduled Invitational
Following CIAA Event I, Bowie State is scheduled to compete in the Coppin State University Invitational from Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, in Baltimore, Md.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bowie State enters its first CIAA event after a 1–12 showing at the Virginia Union Invitational. The Bulldogs’ runner-up finish at the 2025–26 CIAA Women’s Bowling Championship and second-place selection in the preseason order provide relevant context for the Raleigh event.
Clayton’s preseason recognition adds another conference credential to Bowie State’s early-season outlook. CIAA Event I will be the team’s first conference competition of the 2026–27 campaign.
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