Coach Bridges is in her first season as a graduate student assistant with the Ottawa University men’s and women’s bowling programs.
In her role with the Braves, Bridges will primarily assist with the women’s junior varsity team at tournaments. She will also travel with and assist the women’s varsity team at select varsity-only tournaments.
Bridges put together an accomplished career on the lanes for Ottawa. She was named the 2023-24 KCAC Player of the Year and earned KCAC Newcomer of the Year honors in 2022-23. Bridges was a three-time All-KCAC selection, earning First Team honors in 2023-24 and 2025-26 and Second Team recognition in 2022-23 and 2024-25.
Bridges also enjoyed considerable tournament success during her Ottawa career. She captured individual championships at the 2023-24 Eagle Invitational, 2023-24 NAIA West, and 2025-26 Jayhawk Collegiate Challenge.
She earned multiple All-Tournament Team honors, including recognition at the Jayhawk Collegiate Challenge, Eagle Invitational and NAIA West Tournament during the 2023-24 season and the Jayhawk Collegiate Challenge in 2024-25.
During the 2025-26 season, Bridges helped Ottawa finish second at the KCAC Tournament and advance to the NAIA National Tournament. She earned First Team All-KCAC honors and won the individual title at the Jayhawk Collegiate Challenge.
