Erie, P.A. - Bowling finished first overall in the Mercyhurst Invite after a 5-0 day, with Kate Ackerman named tournament MVP and selected to the all-tournament team. Abbie Derby, along with Jocelyn Smith, was also named to the all-tournament team. 

 

The Purple Eagles were led by Jocelyn Smith, who posted a 20.28 Baker average, followed by Abbie Derby, who recorded a 19.5 average.  

 

Baker Match One (Best of Five): Niagara 908, Hilbert 800 

 

The Purple and White cruised past Hilbert by 108 pins to earn their first victory of day two. 

 

Baker Match Two (Best of Five): Niagara 955, Roberts Wesleyan 862 

 

Niagara claimed their second win of the day after a win over Roberts Wesleyan. 

 

Baker Match Three (Best of Five): Niagara 956, Le Moyne 861 

 

The Purple Eagles came off a bye, but it did not slow them down as they defeated Le Moyne by 95 pins, posting a high in game two with 216 pins.  

 

Title Match (Best of Seven): Niagara 4, Duquesne 3 (223-206, 177-200, 191-178, 144-199, 220-188, 176-178, 192-179) 

 

In the title match against Duquesne of the Mercyhurst Invite, both teams traded each game going back and forth, but the Purple Eagles came out on top 4-3. 

 

Up Next 

Niagara bowling is back in action on Friday, October 16, as they head to partake in the Youngstown State Penguin Classic.