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The Tulane bowling team, currently ranked 19th, showcased impressive skill at the Destination Orlando event hosted by Sacred Heart. Over two days of competition at AMF Sky Lanes, they finished day two with a 4-1 record, totaling 4,674 pins for the tournament. Tulane’s individual performances were led by Paige Matiasek, who was the top scorer for the team. They will face No. 9 Louisiana Tech in their next match as they continue to compete with other elite college teams.
Orlando, Florida – The 19th-ranked Tulane bowling team is competing in the Destination Orlando event hosted by Sacred Heart, held at AMF Sky Lanes from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26. The team made a strong showing on day two, concluding with a 4-1 record after five traditional matches, which brings their total pin count to 4,674 for the tournament. Currently, their overall record stands at 6-4, with an average of 189.8 pins per game over the weekend.
On day two, Tulane began its series of matches with an impressive victory over Emmanuel, scoring 913-781. They continued their success with additional wins against No. 21 Valparaiso (967-885) and Bryant (969-961). The team faced its only setback against No. 2 Nebraska, losing by 86 pins, with a final score of 974-888. However, they wrapped up the day positively with a solid victory over Prairie View A&M, finishing at 937-711.
The tournament features a total of 24 teams, including 16 ranked teams alongside Tulane. Leading the competition is No. 1 Jacksonville State, who remains undefeated with a record of 10-0 and a total of 10,451 pins.
Individually, Tulane’s performance is highlighted by Paige Matiasek, who was the top performer for the team, finishing 23rd overall with 971 pins, averaging 194.20 pins per game. Sarah Rubi followed closely in 29th with 962 pins and an average of 192.40. Valeria Colon ranked 32nd with 956 pins at an average of 191.20 pins per game. Other team members included Mia Stolakis, who competed in four matches totaling 709 pins with an average of 177.25, and Emma Fetterman, who bowled two matches, amassing 395 pins for an average of 197.50. Juanelyz Solla and Lyllian Smith also contributed to the team’s efforts, with totals of 367 and 312 pins, respectively.
The tournament continues with Tulane scheduled to face No. 9 Louisiana Tech in one more traditional match on Sunday. Following this, the event will conclude with a match play playoff bracket featuring best-of-seven Baker matches.
As the Tulane bowling team continues its pursuit at the Destination Orlando tournament, their strong performances indicate a promising season ahead after their initial outings in the SWIBC I and II tournaments earlier this season. This tournament marks a return to the traditional format for the team and showcases their competitive spirit against other top-ranked college teams.
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- SI: Tulane Bowling Goes 4-1 on Day Two of Destination Orlando
- Tulane Green Wave: No. 19 Green Wave in the Top 10 After Day One at Destination Orlando
- NC A&T Aggies: Women’s Bowling Starts a New Season
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Bowling
- Google Search: Tulane Bowling
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