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Ladyjacks Finish Sixth in the 2024 Destination Orlando Sunshine State Classic
10/20/2024 2:39:00 PM | Women's Bowling
ORLANDO, FL - Ladyjacks finish sixth overall in the 2024 Destination Orlando Classic.
In the first regular season tournament of the 2024-25 season, SFA had a strong showing in a packed tournament. With 11 teams ranked and 5 teams receiving votes, the Ladyjacks will look to use this strong start for the rest of the season.
Day One
Starting off hot in their five Baker Matches, SFA would pick up their first win in dominate fashion, beating RV UAB by 200+ pins and passing 1,100+ pins, winning 1,147-886. They would go on to win all five matches, including wins over #3 Youngstown State and #12 Mount Saint Mary's, and placing in the top five after day one.
W Vs. RV UAB 1,147-886
W Vs. Alabama A&M 1,022-755
W Vs. #12 Mount Saint Mary's 981-898
W Vs. Bryant 987-858
W Vs. #3 Youngstown State 940-846
Day Two
Continuing picking up high scoring games, the Ladyjacks would pass 1,000+ twice in the traditional format. Drawing three nationally ranked teams including #5 Nebraska and #1 Jacksonville State, SFA's scoring would help them be in the top five teams. Brystal Beyer led the Ladyjacks with the highest pin total and scoring average with 1,059 pins and a 211.80 average, putting her 18th in the 174 bowler field.
L Vs. #5 Nebraska 1,093-1,112
W Vs. #23 Delaware State 1,112-939
L Vs. #1 Jacksonville State 975-1,238
W Vs. Prairie View A&M 972-778
W Vs. Saint Anslem College 929-753
Brystal Beyer - 18th 1,059 Pins 211.80
Megan George - 24th 1,036 Pins 207.20
Juliana Kerrigan - 27th 1,017 Pins 203.40
Kathleen Heady - 31st 1,004 Pins 200.80
Morgan LiCausi - 103rd 561 Pins 187.00
Carlen Gattenby - 121st 404 Pins 202.00
Day Three
Before bracket play could be solidified, an additional Baker Match was played due to the size of the field. SFA drew #10 Duquesne in the one off game.
L Vs. #10 Duquesne 904-946
Ladyjacks would solidify the #5 seed into bracket play. They finished with a pin total of 11,017 and a 200.3 average per game. After handling Conference USA opponent Louisiana Tech 4-2, SFA would fall to Youngstown 1-4, wrapping up their time in Florida 6th overall.
W Vs. #5 Louisiana Tech 4-2
L. Vs. #3 Youngstown State 1-4
The Countdown to 1,000 Career Wins
With the Ladyjacks win over LA Tech, Head Bowling Coach hit 950 career wins at SFA.
Up Next
SFA will head to Houston for the TRACK Kat Klash November 1st-3rd.
FOLLOW THE LADYJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA Bowling, visit SFAjacks.com. Follow along with SFA Bowling on Facebook (SFA Bowling), Instagram (@sfa_bowling), and Twitter/X (@SFA_Bowling).
In the first regular season tournament of the 2024-25 season, SFA had a strong showing in a packed tournament. With 11 teams ranked and 5 teams receiving votes, the Ladyjacks will look to use this strong start for the rest of the season.
Day One
Starting off hot in their five Baker Matches, SFA would pick up their first win in dominate fashion, beating RV UAB by 200+ pins and passing 1,100+ pins, winning 1,147-886. They would go on to win all five matches, including wins over #3 Youngstown State and #12 Mount Saint Mary's, and placing in the top five after day one.
W Vs. RV UAB 1,147-886
W Vs. Alabama A&M 1,022-755
W Vs. #12 Mount Saint Mary's 981-898
W Vs. Bryant 987-858
W Vs. #3 Youngstown State 940-846
Day Two
Continuing picking up high scoring games, the Ladyjacks would pass 1,000+ twice in the traditional format. Drawing three nationally ranked teams including #5 Nebraska and #1 Jacksonville State, SFA's scoring would help them be in the top five teams. Brystal Beyer led the Ladyjacks with the highest pin total and scoring average with 1,059 pins and a 211.80 average, putting her 18th in the 174 bowler field.
L Vs. #5 Nebraska 1,093-1,112
W Vs. #23 Delaware State 1,112-939
L Vs. #1 Jacksonville State 975-1,238
W Vs. Prairie View A&M 972-778
W Vs. Saint Anslem College 929-753
Brystal Beyer - 18th 1,059 Pins 211.80
Megan George - 24th 1,036 Pins 207.20
Juliana Kerrigan - 27th 1,017 Pins 203.40
Kathleen Heady - 31st 1,004 Pins 200.80
Morgan LiCausi - 103rd 561 Pins 187.00
Carlen Gattenby - 121st 404 Pins 202.00
Day Three
Before bracket play could be solidified, an additional Baker Match was played due to the size of the field. SFA drew #10 Duquesne in the one off game.
L Vs. #10 Duquesne 904-946
Ladyjacks would solidify the #5 seed into bracket play. They finished with a pin total of 11,017 and a 200.3 average per game. After handling Conference USA opponent Louisiana Tech 4-2, SFA would fall to Youngstown 1-4, wrapping up their time in Florida 6th overall.
W Vs. #5 Louisiana Tech 4-2
L. Vs. #3 Youngstown State 1-4
The Countdown to 1,000 Career Wins
With the Ladyjacks win over LA Tech, Head Bowling Coach hit 950 career wins at SFA.
Up Next
SFA will head to Houston for the TRACK Kat Klash November 1st-3rd.
FOLLOW THE LADYJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA Bowling, visit SFAjacks.com. Follow along with SFA Bowling on Facebook (SFA Bowling), Instagram (@sfa_bowling), and Twitter/X (@SFA_Bowling).
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