‘WE’RE BAAACK!’ – Trailblazer Bowling rejoins NJCAA

VINCENNES, Ind. – The 20-time NJCAA National Champion Vincennes University Bowling program is set to rejoin the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Trailblazer bowling program will continue competing in the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and will be able to compete for both NJCAA and USBC National Championships.

Vincennes University Bowling rejoins the National Junior College Athletic Association after leaving the NJCAA after the 2013-2014 season.

"Our athletes are excited about joining the NJCAA," VU Head Bowling Coach Paul Lemond said. "We can compete for a National Title at this level. VU has 20 NJCAA National Titles and we are excited about the opportunity to add to those."

"We can now compete at the same level as all sports at Vincennes University," Lemond added. "It is another tool we can use to help recruiting and we will still be bowling against the best athletes and colleges in the sport, which keeps it exciting."

"We are excited to once again have our bowling program as members of the NJCAA," VU Director of Athletics John Meeks said. "The NJCAA is the premiere two-year destination for all collegiate athletics. This opportunity perfectly aligns our department for the future, while placing our bowling program in position to compete nationally within two separate organizations, resulting in more championship possibilities and awards and recognitions for our student-athletes."

"The future is bright for VU bowling under the leadership of Coach Lemond and I know his program will continue to achieve at a high level both in and outside the sport," Meeks added.

The 2024-25 Trailblazer Bowling season rolls on as the Trailblazers will head to St. Clair, Ill. Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 to take part in the National Collegiate Team Match.