New Castle, DE – In the first day of the Northeast Classic bowling fought against five ranked opponents going 0-5. Kate Ackerman led the way for Niagara in Baker for an average of 20.4 followed by Emily Brock with 20.3
 
Baker Match 1: Niagara 912, Sam Houston 1020
 
Niagara won two of the five games against Sam Houston, but the Bearkats defeated the Purple Eagles by 108 pins.
 
Baker Match 2: Niagara 992, Youngstown State 994
 
The Purple Eagles closest match of the day came against the Penguins falling by two pins as the Purple and White won two out of the five games.
 
Baker Match 3: Niagara 896, Nebraska 978
 
In the third match of the day the Purple and White fell by a total of 82 pins.
 
Baker Match 4: Niagara 987, Jacksonville State 1096
 
Niagara played the number one team in the National Tenpin Coaches Association coaches' poll in Jacksonville State pulled ahead by 115 total pins
 
Baker Match 5: Niagara 887, Maryville 952
 
In NU's the final match of the day against Maryville came away victorious by 65 pins.
 
Up Next
Niagara is back in action tomorrow Saturday January 17 for the second day of the Northeast Classic