FREEPORT, Ill. – The Edgewood University women's bowling team competed at the Pinseeker Challenge on Saturday. The Eagles posted their best tournament finish in program history, claiming second place of three teams. The event featured both traditional and baker play. Brooklyn Kummerow was named to the All-Tournament Team.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Edgewood University opened Saturday with a pair of traditional matches. The Eagles opened the day with a win over Illinois Wesleyan University. Edgewood University defeated the Titans 828-785. Isabella Hall and Ella Pounders led the Eagles in the match with 189 and 184 pinfall, respectively. The Eagles then faced Augustana in traditional play, falling 771-745. Kummerow led the Eagles against the Vikings, recording 184 pins.
- From there, the tournament turned to baker play. With a 1-1 record from traditional play, the Eagles faced Illinois Wesleyan for the second time. A game one 179-156 win set the Eagles up well for the 704-679 victory over the Titans.
- Edgewood University faced Augustana in the championship match. Augustana claimed the first game of baker 223-145. The Eagles bounced back taking game two 170-151. A close third game went the way of the Vikings 189-188. From there, Augustana settled in to claim an 872-784 win and the tournament.
- Kummerow was named to the all-tournament team. The sophomore's honor is the first in program history.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood University will compete at the McKendree Matchgames on Saturday, November 21. Action will take place at the Bel Air Bowl in Belleville, Ill.
