2019-20 Season in Review

LA Tech Bowling Strikes for JSU Sonic Boom Invitational Crown

The Louisiana Tech bowling team defeated Jackson State in a rematch of the 2018 tournament championship to win its second straight Sonic Boom Invitational Championship.

Kaitlyn Eder and Ashley Channell finished first and second in the traditional section of the tournament, totaling up averages of 224.60 and 212.40, respectively. Both were all-tournament choices. Eder also earned tournament MVP honors.

As a team, Tech notched eight straight wins with a 199.4 average over the first two days of the tournament, setting the Lady Techsters up with a chance to win on Sunday. Tech dropped its first Baker match 4-2 (169-193, 185-171, 204-200, 153-148 193-195, 244-217) to the hosting Tigers, but bounced back to defeat Texas Southern in five (206-168, 168-173, 187180 223-181, 212-140).

Defeating Texas Southern set the Lady Techsters up for a winner-take-all rematch with Jackson State. The first match ended in a tie at 192 all before the Tigers took three of the next four to build a 3-1 lead. With their backs against the wall, the Lady Techsters rebounded. Tech won 235-199 and 214-180 to force a five frame roll off. The Lady Techsters squeaked out a 118-107 win to bring home the title.

Leiendecker Named Southland Newcomer of the Year

Allie Leiendecker was named the Southland Newcomer of the Year after a stellar freshman season on the lanes for 11thranked Louisiana Tech. Leiendecker also earned Second Team All-Southland honors. She is the first Southland Newcomer of the Year in school history. The freshman racked up seven all-tournament honors including two tournament MVPs. Leiendecker missed out on all-tournament honors just once in 2019-20. She led the Lady Techsters with a 20.14 average Baker frame and 20.54 average Traditional frame.

Leiendecker Named NTCA Rookie of the Year

The postseason recognition continued to roll in for Allie Leiendecker. The freshman added the NTCA's Rookie of the Year award and a second team All-America honor to her wellstocked trophy case. Leiendecker is the second NTCA Rookie of the Year in school history. Teammate Kaitlyn Eder won the award after a similarly excellent freshman campaign in 2017-18. Over the course of the season, freshman racked up seven all-tournament honors including two tournament MVPs. Leiendecker missed out on all-tournament honors just once in 2019-20.