Bowling | 10/15/2026 3:30:47 PM

NORFOLK, Va. – Following a pair of strong performances at the 2026 Colonial Lanes Classic, hosted by Tulane, North Carolina A&T State’s Payton Hartgrove and UAB’s Ava Doucet were named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Bowler of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively.
 
Payton Hartgrove | North Carolina A&T State | Sr. | Columbus, Ohio
Hartgrove captured the individual title at the Colonial Lanes Classic, totaling 1,108 pins for a 221.60 average across five games. The victory helped North Carolina A&T State post an 11-2 record and finish second in the team standings at the event.
 
Ava Doucet | UAB | Fr. | Baton Rouge, La.
Doucet totaled 320 pins for a 160.00 average across two games at the Colonial Lanes Classic, finishing 80th individually.
 
About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 56th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2026–27 academic year. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is comprised of eight distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along the Atlantic seaboard: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, and South Carolina State University. Since its founding in 1970, the MEAC has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence, sportsmanship, and the personal growth of student athletes. For more information, visit www.MEACSports.com.