WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita State women's bowling team closed out the Mid-States Championships exhibition tournament with a strong performance from senior
Aleesha Oden, who earned MVP and All-Tournament honors.
Oden led the individual standings with a 217.33 average, posting a 268 in the second game of Saturday's competition.
Wichita State advanced to the eight-team, single-elimination bracket but fell to Mckendree in the opening round, finishing eighth overall. Mckendree came away with the team title Sunday, defeating Newman 3-1 in the best-of-five championship match.
The Shockers led the tournament in total pinfall on both Saturday, across six traditional games, and Sunday, during Baker competition.
Senior
Ashtyn Woods finished seventh in the individual standings with a 199 average, coming up two spots short of All-Tournament Team honors. In her Shocker debut, freshman
Olivia Lizzi broke into the top 10 with a 194.67 average.
Wichita State begins its 2026-27 campaign at Destination Orlando, competing Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Boardwalk Bowl.
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