GREENSBORO, N.C. (February 27, 2022) – Rebounding from some difficult defeats on the lanes Saturday, Mount St. Mary's bowling earned victories over #21 Lincoln Memorial and #14 Delaware State to close out a fifth place showing at the Stallings Invitational.
 
Winning records for tournament continue to be the norm for Mount St. Mary's. They leave Greensboro with a 7-6 mark, and a win over the #2 team in the country Saturday.
 
Freshman Rachel Hines made a resolute return to the starting lineup, leading the Mountaineers in Baker average with a 21.12 against LMU. Senior Rebecca Dodson continued her strong weekend at 20.60, followed by solid performances from sophomore Alyssa Alexander (19.25), and senior Tamera Stanton (19.14).
 
#10 Mount: 2 (214-156-142-202-181-193) | #12 Fairleigh Dickinson: 4 (164-197-253-181-191-246)
 
Looking to change course after the tough Saturday, the Mount started strong with a 214 against the Northeast Conference rival Knights. But FDU countered with high scores after game one, including mid-200's in games three and game six to carry the victory. Two lower scores for the Mount went by the wayside in the last three games to build momentum going forward.
 
#10 Mount: 4 (178-192-206-246-191-255) | #21 Lincoln Memorial: 2 (186-165-209-212-168-173)
 
A lineup change took one game to take hold in their meeting with the Rail Splitters. The narrow defeat was a mirage the Mount's scores increased. A 246 in the fourth game and a decided 255 finale permitted advancement up the Stallings bracket.
 
#10 Mount: 4 (164-198-209-141-217)| #14 Delaware State: 1 (161-165-133-146-196)
 
The fifth place meeting pitted the Mount with the Hornets. After a three-pin squeaker gave the Emmitsburgers a 1-0 advantage, the Mountaineers began to roll away with the victory. A 146-141 speed bump in the fourth game prevented the sweep.
 
Mount St. Mary's returns to the lanes next weekend in Bethlem, Pa. March 5^th-6^th for the third and final NEC Meet. This tournament marks the conclusion of the regular season.