San Antonio, Texas – The Wichita State bowling team won the 2026 Bulldog Classic championship on Sunday. The Shockers won two out of three best-of-seven baker matches to claim the title.

Wichita State entered the final day as the no. 2 seed in the tournament bracket after going 9-1 over the first two days of competition.

The Shockers faced top-seeded Vanderbilt and fell 4-0 in the opening match. Wichita State fought back defeating Arkansas State 4-1 to earn its way back to the championship match and a rematch against the Commodores. The Shockers took the final three games to claim the victory over Arkansas State.

In the final match, Vanderbilt took two of the first three games to seize a 2-1 advantage. The Shockers responded by winning the next three games to claim the match and the tournament title.

Sara Duque Jimenez was named the Tournament MVP after a strong individual performance throughout the weekend. She averaged 228.20 per game which led the field and posted a high individual score of 279.

The Shockers will look to continue their early season success next weekend at the McKendree Bearcat Invitational scheduled for November 13-15.
 
Wichita State Bulldog Classic Sunday Results (best-of-seven baker matches)

Round 1: Vanderbilt 4, Wichita State 0
Game 1: 211-214
Game 2: 192-214
Game 3: 193-223
Game 4: 211-247
 
Round 2: Wichita State 4, Arkansas State 1
Game 1: 184-152
Game 2: 192-212
Game 3: 183-180
Game 4: 189-177
Game 5: 215-205
 
Round 3 (Championship): Wichita State 4, Vanderbilt 2
Game 1: 212-214
Game 2: 213-174
Game 3: 214-222
Game 4: 232-180
Game 5: 258-157
Game 6: 214-203