NEW CASTLE, DEL. - Niagara wins four of five matches on the second day of the Northeast Classic, hosted by Sacred Heart. Junior Emily Brock led the Purple Eagles in total pinfall (1,045) through the five-game set.
 
Game 1: Niagara 962, Kutztown 1,017
 
The Purple Eagles fought hard in a loss to Kutztown. Junior Emily Brock posted a strong performance with a 226.
 
Game 2: Niagara 1,022, #17 Mount St. Mary's 998
 
 Niagara tallied their first win of the day against familiar opponent and 17th-ranked Mount St. Mary's, winning by a total pinfall difference of 24. Junior Sydney Skimmer led the Purple and White with a score of 227.
 
Game 3: Niagara 1,084, #5 Arkansas State 970
 
Niagara recorded their second win of the day against fifth-ranked Arkansas State, bowling an impressive 1,084. Four out of five Purple Eagles bowled north of 200 in this match, including another strong performance from Emily Brock (236) followed by senior Taylor Strickland (222).
 
Game 4: Niagara 928, Holy Family 835
 
The Purple and White kept their win streak going by winning the fourth match of the day by a difference of 93 pins versus Holy Family. Sydney Skimmer had another strong game, scoring a 223.
 
Game 5: Niagara 985, #15 Tulane 898
 
Day two wrapped up with yet another strong performance and a win versus 15th-ranked Tulane. Freshman Jocelyn Smith bowled her best game of the day with a 236.
 
Up Next
The Purple and White will close out the Northeast Classic in New Castle, Delaware tomorrow, Jan. 19.