JONESBORO, Ark. (8/19/16) – The Arkansas State women's bowling team released its schedule for the 2016-17 season Friday with 10 tournaments on the slate, including its host tournament, the Mid-Winter Invitational, along with the Southland Bowling League Championship at the conclusion of the regular season.

The Red Wolves begin the campaign with a trip to Orlando, Fla., for the Wildcat Invitational Oct. 21-23 before competing in the Track Kat Klash in Houston, Texas Nov. 4-6. A-State concludes the fall portion of its schedule with a trip to Kenosha, Wis., for the Warhawk Classic Nov. 11-13.

“I feel like this is a very competitive schedule for our team,” A-State head women's bowling coach Justin Kostick said. “We will get a chance to compete against most of the top teams in the nation at some point during the season and that's huge for us. We have a couple of tournaments we haven't been to in previous years for a new feel and a couple of our usual competitions have either changed venues or dates so it will have a different feel to them as well.”

A-State starts the spring portion of its schedule with its host tournament, the Mid-Winter Invitational, set for Jan. 13-15 at the Hijinx Family Entertainment Center in Jonesboro. The team will hit the road to Arlington, Texas for the Prairie View A&M Invitational Jan. 27-29 to close out the month.

The squad travels to Conroe, Texas Feb. 10-12 for the Stephen F. Austin Jacks Invitational and goes to Richton Park, Ill., the next weekend for the Crusader Classic. Arkansas State begins March with a trip to Lincoln, Neb., for the Big Red Invite March 2-4 before heading to the Columbia 300 Music City Classic in Smyrna, Tenn., March 17-19 as the team looks to defend its title from a season ago.

A-State, the defending Southland Bowling League Champions, will go for its second straight title March 25-26 at a location that hasn't been determined yet.

The NCAA Tournament is set for April 13-15 in Baton Rouge, La., as the Red Wolves will attempt to qualify for their 10th consecutive appearance in the National Championship event.

Fans can keep up with the Arkansas State women's bowling team by following them on Twitter (@stAtebowling) and by liking the Arkansas State Women's Bowling page on Facebook.