SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant women's bowling team received their first national ranking in program history, coming in at No. 20 in the latest National Tenpin Coaches Association poll, announced by the organization on Tuesday afternoon. 

The Bulldogs own a 23-13 overall record through their first three tournaments of the season. They're coming off a second place finish in the Garden State Classic, earning an 8-5 overall record and knocking off previously ranked opponents FDU and Felician. Prior to that, they went 8-2 in the NU Brunswick Fall Open, finishing fourth overall. 

The Bulldogs have been led by two-time ECC Bowler of the Week Olivia Hillman and two-time ECC Rookie of the Week Madison Lewis. Hillman has scored 20.36 per frame this season, ranked first on the team. Lewis is right behind her, scoring 19.12 per frame. 

The Black and Gold are back in action in 2026, competing in the Northeast Classic hosted by Sacred Heart from January 16-18 in New Castle, Del.