TEAMS SELECTED FOR 2027 FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
Photo by: Sara Goulart
[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, August 19, 2026] — The teams that will represent the United States at the 2027 FISU World University Games have been chosen.
Earlier this year, USA Curling shifted responsibility for selecting the World University Games teams to College Curling USA.
The men's team features Connor Grabow of Bismarck State College, Stuart Strack of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Miles Grabow of North Dakota State University, and Wesley Henry of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.
The women's team consists of Gracie Kohn and Alana Schroden, both from Michigan Technological University, along with Ella Riley of the University of Minnesota Duluth and Adriana Fisher of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Representing the United States in Mixed Doubles will be Teagen Thurston and Matthew Lannoye, both from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
The FISU World University Games bring together the world's top collegiate student-athletes, providing an opportunity for international competition while representing their countries on one of the largest stages in university sport.
Additional information regarding the event, including competition dates and schedule, will be announced as it becomes available.
About USA Curling
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA Curling is the National Governing body for the Olympic sport of curling and the Paralympic sport of wheelchair curling in the United States. The mission of USA Curling is to grow, strengthen, and advocate for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of curling in the United States by prioritizing accessibility and programmatic development from grassroots to podium. USA Curling is sponsored by Columbia Sportswear, the Dale’s family of beers, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Training HAUS, Ice, Sports & Solar (ISS), Rock Solid Productions, Jet Ice, and Laurie Artiss. USA Curling is a proud member of World Curling and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. To learn more, visit usacurling.org.
