Bowling Goes 5-0 On Day One Of Northeast Invitational

Friday, January 17

Limerick, Pa.

Sacred Heart

Northeast Invitational

Bowling Goes 5-0 On Day One Of Northeast Invitational

1/17/2020 12:00:00 AM | Women's Bowling

The Sacred Heart University bowling team opened the first day of the Northeast Invitational with five wins; including four over ranked opponents. The Pioneers, one of three undefeated teams at the event after the first day, are 29-18 on the year.

Match Results

SHU 933, #9 Youngstown St. 859
SHU 890, #18 UW-Whitewater 869
SHU 1,046, #8 SF Austin 928
SHU 995, #5 Vanderbilt 915
SHU 905, NJCU 615

Tournament Notes

Friday's matches were baker matches
SHU averaged 190.8 pins per game over the first five matches, the fourth-best total of the 26 teams at the event
Sam Houston State led the day with 198.2 pins per game, and are 5-0, as is Louisiana Tech
The event continues on Saturday with five traditional matches and will conclude on Sunday
Rachel Bamford led the Pioneers with a frame average of 200 over 10 frames
Three others averaged at least 192 during the first day, with Colby Jones at 193.4 and Amanda Shelters and Julia Favata at 192 apiece