FINAL RESULTS
Monmouth: 5-3 overall
Baker: 5-3

BALTIMORE, MD – The Monmouth University bowling team battled its MEAC rivals at the first conference meet of the season over the weekend, posting a 5-3 overall record.
 
MU went 3-2 on the first day of competition, picking up wins in Baker play over #14 Delaware State and #20 Maryland Eastern Shore in addition to Norfolk State. The Hawks dropped two Baker matches to #5 North Carolina A&T as well as Morgan State. Monmouth won two of their three Baker games on day two, besting Howard and Coppin State while losing to UAB.

NOTES & QUOTES
"We improved our scoring pace but fell short of our goal for win-loss record. Overall, it was a positive weekend and we are excited to compete again this weekend." - Director of Bowling Karen Grygiel

- Monmouth has picked up at least one win over a nationally ranked team at each event this season
- The Hawks hold a 12-6 record in Baker matches through the first three events of the year
- Monmouth was one of three teams to post a 5-3 record at the meet (UAB, Delaware State)

NUMBERS CRUNCH
- In the win over #14 Delaware State, the Hawks posted a total pinfall of 1,040. It was the fifth-highest single-match total among all teams at the meet
- MU won its match against #20 Maryland Eastern Shore by a score of 896-825
- Monmouth's loss to UAB was by just one pin, 984-983

NEXT UP
The Hawks will travel to Milsboro, DE for the Hawk Classic hosted by Maryland Eastern Shore. The competition begins on Friday, November 19 and will end on Sunday, November 21.