BATON ROUGE, La. | The Alabama State University women's bowling team closed play at the 2026 Southern Queens Invitational with a sixth-place finish in a competitive 10-team field, compiling an overall total pinfall of 8,964 and a 179.3 average per game.
Hosted in Baton Rouge, the event featured several nationally ranked programs and SWAC rivals, with the Hornets posting a 4–5 match record across Baker and traditional formats.
Team Standings (Top 10)
| Place |
Team |
Record |
Total Pins |
Avg |
| 1 |
Alabama Birmingham |
7–2 |
9,697 |
193.9 |
| 2 |
Sam Houston State |
6–3 |
9,577 |
191.5 |
| 3 |
Jackson State |
7–2 |
9,243 |
184.9 |
| 4 |
Southern |
3–6 |
9,039 |
180.8 |
| 5 |
Alabama A&M |
6–3 |
8,981 |
179.6 |
| 6 |
Alabama State |
4–5 |
8,964 |
179.3 |
| 7 |
Texas Southern |
5–4 |
8,679 |
173.6 |
| 8 |
Florida A&M |
2–7 |
8,596 |
171.9 |
| 9 |
Grambling State |
0–8 |
5,971 |
119.4 |
Alabama State Individual Standings
Four Hornets placed inside the top 25, led by an All-Tournament caliber performance from Taylor Lee, who finished runner-up overall.
Lee's five-game series included games of 213, 232, and 229, pacing the Hornets and tying for the second-highest total in the field.
Tournament Champion
Recap Notes
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Alabama State recorded wins over ranked and conference opponents during the event, reinforcing its standing as a SWAC contender.
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The Hornets' traditional-game scoring (4,506 pins) slightly outpaced their Baker total, highlighting lineup consistency.
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Taylor Lee's runner-up finish marks one of the program's top individual showings this season.
