FINAL RESULTS
Monmouth: 2^nd out of 8 (total pinfall), 9-1 record overall
Baker: 5-0
Traditional: 4-1
Tournament: 3^rd out of 8
 
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – After a tough weekend at the Northeast Classic last time out, the Monmouth University bowling team bounced back with an impressive 9-1 record at the Garden State Classic this weekend, as they played host to seven other schools during the two-day event in North Brunswick, NJ.

On Friday, the Hawks went a perfect 5-0 in Baker play, picking up wins against Bryant (872-861), William Smith (760-571), Molloy (953-864), Howard (943-806), and No. 25 Merrimack (972-941). In 25 games, the Hawks averaged 180.0 pins per game, which was second-best in on the day.

In Saturday's Traditional format, Monmouth went 2-0 in the round robin matches and 2-1 in bracket play. The Hawks started the day off with wins over St. Francis Brooklyn by a score of 812-675 and Bloomfield, 959-766. In bracket play, the team won big over William Smith (843-636) before dropping their first match of the weekend to Molloy, 828-858. In the third-place match, the Hawks handled Bloomfield again, this time 856-735.

Junior Jenna Lehrer and fifth-year senior Skylar Smith were named to the All-Tournament team for their efforts in Traditional play. Individually, Smith and Lehrer ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, as both had high games of 202.

Siyah Sweeny appeared in four games and put together a 234 game in the first matchup against Bloomfield. Freshman Desiré Villalobos and junior Mafe Aguiluz played in three games each and both averaged over 159 pins per game. Brillian Soedarmasto (175), Jamie Phelan (182), and Sierra Poole (175) all had strong high games, as well.
 
NOTES
- The Hawks now have seven wins over ranked opponents this season.
- Monmouth's highest pin total in Baker format was 972 versus #25 Merrimack.
- Monmouth's highest pin total in Traditional play was 959 against Bloomfield.
- Monmouth's largest margin of victory was by 207 pins over William Smith on Sunday.
- The Hawks are 2-0 versus St. Francis Brooklyn this season.
- Saturday was Senior Day for the Hawks, as the team honored Jamie Phelan and Skylar Smith before the matches began.

NEXT UP
The Hawks will have a week off before they travel down to Orlando, FL for the Sunshine State Classic hosted by Stephen F. Austin. The three-day event will take place on Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12.