SHREWSBURY, Mo. – The No. 25 Central Missouri Jennies Bowling team completed competition at the 2026 Saints Invitational on Sunday, finishing ninth overall after three days of play against one of the strongest fields of the season.

Central Missouri went 1–2 on the final day of bracket play, earning a 4–1 victory over RV Wisconsin–Whitewater while falling to No. 19 McKendree (4–2) and No. 10 Maryville (4–0). The Jennies closed the weekend with an 8–5 overall record.

The Saints Invitational tested the Jennies against elite competition, as 11 of Central Missouri's 13 matches came against top-30 ranked opponents. The Jennies posted a 6–5 record in those matchups, highlighting the team's ability to compete consistently against nationally ranked programs.

Across the three-day tournament, Central Missouri showed balance in both Baker and traditional formats, maintaining position in the top half of the standings through qualifying and match play before securing a top-10 finish on Sunday.

The Saints Invitational featured multiple nationally ranked programs, including Wichita State, Nebraska, Sacred Heart, and McKendree, as the Jennies added another quality performance to their 2026 campaign.

Central Missouri heads to Bettendorf, Iowa to compete in the Viking Invite Feb.13-Feb 15 at 10 a.m.