Southern Nazarene Earns Road Victory Over Drury, 95–79, in CBAA Match
Crimson Storm delivers high-scoring performances in Singles and Doubles to secure victory in Springfield, Missouri.
SPRINGFIELD, MO — October 29, 2026
The Southern Nazarene University men's bowling team delivered an impressive road performance Thursday, defeating Drury University 95–79 at Sunshine Lanes in Springfield, Missouri, in a College Bowling Athletic Alliance (CBAA) format matchup.
The Crimson Storm showcased its depth, shot-making ability and competitive toughness throughout the three-period contest, which featured Singles, Doubles and Baker competition. Southern Nazarene built its advantage through strong individual performances and timely execution in a high-scoring environment.
"This was a solid road win in the CBAA format. The scoring pace was fairly high but you had to make shots," said SNU Head Coach Mark Jeffreys. "Sophomore Riley Speer and Senior Brandon Handog was clutch in several situations. Sophomore Trevor Trousil had an impactful performance in Doubles and Baker was awesome."
Speer Leads the Crimson Storm Offensive Attack
Sophomore Riley Speer turned in one of the afternoon's most impressive performances, averaging 245.5 across 10 individual games, including a remarkable 298 during Singles competition.
Speer finished with 2,455 pins and consistently delivered in critical situations. His 276 in the third Singles game, followed by his near-perfect 298 in the fourth, helped establish momentum for Southern Nazarene.
Senior Brandon Handog provided an equally important contribution, averaging 232.8 across nine games. Handog rolled consecutive games of 278 and 279 during Singles competition, demonstrating the veteran leadership and shot-making ability that helped propel the Crimson Storm to victory.
Together, Speer and Handog provided a powerful combination throughout the opening two periods, repeatedly responding when Drury applied pressure.
Trousil Makes His Presence Felt in Doubles
Sophomore Trevor Trousil delivered a standout performance in Doubles competition, averaging 228.3 over four games.
Trousil opened with a 267 and followed with a 250, providing a significant offensive contribution alongside doubles partner Myles Etherington. The pair also secured an important victory with a 401–357 win over Drury's Trayton Cherry and Elijah Klenklen.
Southern Nazarene demonstrated its depth throughout Doubles competition, receiving contributions from Jacob Tirado, Jack Perrett, Jayden Kadooka and Dylan Terada.
Tirado averaged 205.0 across four games, including a 235 in the opening Doubles round, while Kadooka recorded a 278 in that same round. The combination of established veterans and emerging contributors allowed the Crimson Storm to maintain pressure across multiple matchups.
Baker Competition Highlights Team Execution
The final period shifted the focus from individual scoring to the five-player Baker format, where teamwork, communication and execution become especially important.
Southern Nazarene responded to Drury's opening 220–204 victory by taking the next Baker game 213–201. The teams then battled to a 200–200 tie before Drury claimed the fourth game, 221–197.
The Crimson Storm answered with a 187–180 victory in the fifth recorded Baker game.
The tightly contested Baker games reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with both programs forced to execute under pressure.
Drury Provides Strong Competition
Drury University presented a formidable challenge on its home lanes, producing several outstanding individual performances.
John Micheal Farthing led Drury with a 244.2 average over nine games, while Elijah Klenklen averaged 227.7. Trayton Cherry contributed a 300 during Doubles competition, highlighting the exceptional scoring pace throughout the match.
Despite those performances, Southern Nazarene's depth and timely scoring helped the Crimson Storm secure the road victory.
A Statement Win for Southern Nazarene
The victory represents another positive step for a Southern Nazarene program continuing to establish itself among competitive collegiate bowling programs.
After earning a berth in the 2026 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships, the Crimson Storm returned its entire national championship roster for the 2026–27 season.
Thursday's performance demonstrated the value of that experience, with Southern Nazarene combining veteran leadership, emerging talent and a team-first approach to capture an important road win.
The CBAA's three-period competition format places a premium on versatility, requiring teams to succeed in individual matchups, doubles partnerships and the traditional Baker team format.
For Southern Nazarene, the victory reinforced the importance of executing across all three disciplines.
Match at a Glance
OCTOBER 29, 2026 · SUNSHINE LANES
Southern Nazarene individual highlights
Player | Average | High Game |
Riley Speer | 245.5 | 298 |
Brandon Handog | 232.8 | 279 |
Trevor Trousil | 228.3 | 267 |
Jayden Kadooka | 223.8 | 279 |
Dylan Terada | 212.6 | 260 |
Jacob Tirado | 205.0 | 235 |
Individual statistics are taken from the attached nine-page CBAA match report. The 95–79 final is the previously reported match result; the attached report contains some incomplete game entries and does not independently reconcile the full final point total.
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