FINAL RESULTS
Monmouth: 6-2 overall
Traditional: 6-2
 
GREENSBORO, NC - The Monmouth University bowling team added six wins, including two over nationally ranked opponents, to its resume after competing at the second MEAC meet of the 2022-23 season this past weekend in Greensboro, NC.

Out of nine teams, the Hawks, who received votes in the NTCA's latest Top 25 poll, finished third with a 6-2 record. Across 45 traditional games, Monmouth posted an average pinfall per game of 187.0 pins.
 
On Saturday, the Hawks went 3-2, collecting wins over Coppin State (947-751), Norfolk State (939-910), and Howard (862-737). Monmouth followed up on Sunday going a perfect 3-0, beating No. 24 Morgan State (1,002-943), No. 10 Maryland Eastern Shore (932-855), and UAB via tiebreaker, 127-86, after tying at 930 in regulation.
 
Monmouth's win total over ranked opponents this season rises to double digits with 10. In addition, MU has a perfect 4-0 record versus UAB, is 3-0 against Howard, and has won both matches versus Norfolk State.
 
The Hawks were led by junior Jenna Lehrer, who finished with an average of 202.11 pins per game with five 200+ games. Lehrer placed fifth individually at the meet, while graduate senior Skylar Smith placed 11^th with a 190 average and two 200+ games. Siyah Sweeny was strong, as well, averaging 192 pins per game and notching three 200+ outings.
 
The three wins came over Norfolk State, Howard and UAB, while four of the team's five losses were to nationally ranked opponents. In the win over Howard, the Hawks posted a total pinfall of 1,032 – the third-highest single-match total among all teams at the meet. Also, in the match against Howard, Monmouth tallied the weekend's single-game high for pinfall with 278.
 
NOTES & QUOTES
"I'm super proud of this team. Our spare shooting was excellent, and we capitalized on opportunities to win in our close matches. There were some tough grind pairs, but everyone buckled down and persevered in those moments." – Head Coach Karen Grygiel
 
- The Hawks improve to an even 38-38 overall record on the 2022-23 season.
- MU finishes conference play with a 9-7 record.
- The Hawks now have ten wins over ranked opponents this season.
- Monmouth's highest pin total in traditional play was 1,011 against #6 North Carolina A&T.
- Monmouth's largest margin of victory was by 196 pins over Coppin State on Saturday.
- The Hawks are 4-0 versus UAB, 3-0 versus Howard, and 2-0 versus Norfolk State this season.
- Monmouth is now 1-1 in tiebreaker situations this season.
 
NEXT UP
The Hawks will co-host the NJ Open alongside Fairleigh Dickinson at Hamilton Lanes in Hamilton, NJ. The three-day meet will begin at 9 a.m. and run from Friday, February 24, through Sunday, February 26.