FORT WAYNE, Ind. - As teams push further into the fall season, Indiana Tech programs continue to put up big numbers and earn wins across their conferences to stay competitive in the national polls. With six Warrior teams making their mark in the rankings, let's take a look at where they stand in this week's Ranking Roundup.
At the top of the rankings, the Indiana Tech men's bowling team comes in at No. 4, holding steady from the last Ranking Round Up. The Warriors recently finished fourth at the Brunswick Midwest Collegiate Classic after bowling games of 1,034, 981, 920, 1,078 and 1,018 on Saturday.
Hayden Tarris led Indiana Tech individually, bowling a 1,073 for an average of 214.6. Indiana Tech continued its strong performance on Sunday in the Baker games, finishing with a total of 3,274 to bring its overall score to 8,305. The Warriors secured fourth place overall, earning the No. 4 seed heading into the match-play tournament. With a top-five national ranking and momentum on their side, the Warriors will look to keep rolling as they head into their next competition. Indiana Tech is set to compete at the NAIA Invite on Oct. 16 in Addison, Ill., where the team will look to make another statement and continue climbing the national rankings.
Next in the rankings and bringing the power is the Indiana Tech women's bowling team, holding steady at No. 12 in the NAIA poll. The Warriors continued to show their strength at the 2026 Brunswick Midwest Collegiate Classic at 5-Star Lanes, finishing sixth out of 35 teams. Indiana Tech finished the first day in sixth place with a total score of 4,659 after five traditional games.
Elizabeth Jones led the Warriors individually, finishing eighth with a score of 1,020 and an average of 204.0.
Jordan Downham followed closely behind, placing ninth with a 1,006 and averaging 201.2. The Warriors continued competing in 16 Baker games on Sunday, with the top eight teams advancing to match play. With two bowlers finishing in the top 10 individually and a sixth-place team finish, the Warriors are building momentum as they head into their next competition. Indiana Tech will travel to Addison, Ill., for the NAIA Invite on Oct. 16, looking to carry that momentum forward and continue proving why they belong among the nation's best.
Next up is the Indiana Tech men's soccer team, coming in at No. 13 in the latest national rankings as the Warriors continue working toward a strong finish to the fall season. Leading the way offensively is Robin Vezinhet, who was named WHAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week after recording two goals and an assist in Indiana Tech's dominant 6-0 win over Cleary. With key conference matchups continuing to shape the season, the Warriors will look to build on that performance, find consistency and keep pushing forward as they work their way through the rankings.
The Indiana Tech women's hockey team comes in at No. 13 in the national rankings, continuing to make its mark early in the season. The Warriors are off to a 3-2 start, highlighted by a season sweep over Grand Valley State. The Indiana Tech women's hockey team continued to build momentum early in the season, opening with a 3-2 record and earning a season sweep over Grand Valley State. The Warriors made a statement during Homecoming weekend, rallying for a 4-2 comeback victory in the first game before closing out the series with a 2-1 win in the second. With strong offensive performances and key defensive stops, Indiana Tech will look to build on its early success, gain consistency and continue making its mark as the fall season rolls on.
The Indiana Tech men's rugby team comes in at No. 17 in the national rankings as the Warriors continue their inaugural varsity season against tough conference competition. Indiana Tech recently faced No. 8 Marian, falling 61-0, but the young program has already shown its potential with a 22-7 win over Thomas More and a close 32-29 battle against No. 16 Aquinas. With another ranked opponent on the schedule, the Warriors will look to regroup and respond as they continue building their program. Indiana Tech returns home Saturday, Oct. 17, to take on No. 19 University of Rio Grande at 4 p.m. at Shields Field.
And finally the Indiana Tech men's hockey team continues to receive votes in the national polls after a strong stretch of competition against ranked opponents. The Warriors opened the season against No. 24 Davenport, falling 6-2 before bouncing back with a thrilling 6-5 overtime victory in game two.
Ryan Doucette scored the game-winner just 2:38 into overtime to complete the comeback. Indiana Tech carried that momentum into its series against No. 6 Calvin, dropping the first game 6-2 before responding with a 4-3 win.
Jeremy Dunmore led the way with a hat trick, including the game-winning power-play goal in the third period, while
Brodie Haylock made 46 saves to help secure the victory. With two impressive bounce-back wins against ranked competition, the Warriors are showing they can compete with the nation's best as they look to break into the national rankings.
As the fall season continues, Indiana Tech teams are showing they have what it takes to compete against some of the nation's best. From strong performances on the bowling lanes to exciting comebacks on the ice and continued growth on the soccer field and rugby pitch, the Warriors have plenty to build on moving forward. With conference matchups and key competitions ahead, Indiana Tech will look to keep the momentum going, earn big wins and make its mark in the national rankings. Be sure to check back in two weeks for another Ranking Roundup to see where the Warriors stand!
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