The 2026 Intercollegiate Singles Championships are down to the final eight players in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

The event is being held at The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and began with 24 athletes in each division.

After one six-game qualifying block and two rounds of match play, only eight players in each division remain in contention for the national titles.

In the women’s division, Jacksonville State freshman Gianna Brandolino led the field after qualifying with a six-game total of 1,300, averaging just over 216. Her performance secured the top seed and a direct place in the second round of match play. She continued her run with a strong win in her opening match to advance further in the bracket. Brandolino is coming off a strong week, having led Jax State to the 2026 NC bowling championship title after defeating Wichita State in the final.

Other players advancing in the women’s bracket include Kaitlyn Stull of Jacksonville State, Dannielle Henderson of Vanderbilt, Denise Blankenzee of Sam Houston State, Brianna Rogers of Pikeville, Katarina Hagler of Pikeville, Bricey Caudill of Tennessee Wesleyan, and Leah Brazier of Indiana Tech.

In the men’s division, Brody Wildenmann of Muskingum led the field after qualifying with a six-game total of 1,306. After earning a first-round bye, he secured his place among the final eight with a win in his opening match.

Joining him in the men’s quarterfinals are Tyler Close of St. Ambrose, Jacob Holste of Mount Mercy, Kaeden White, Nate Trentler of Calumet, Brandon Caruso of Wichita State, Landin Jordan of Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, and David Schaberg of Aquinas.

The remaining players will compete in the quarterfinal round, where a win will secure a place in the televised finals.

The finals will be recorded on Saturday starting at 4:15 p.m. Eastern and later broadcast on CBS Sports Network on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Eastern.