Deptford, N.J. (January 22, 2023) – The Mount Bowling team was one of resilience Sunday, earning wins over #10 nationally ranked Maryland Eastern Shore and #14 Fairleigh Dickinson to conclude the Northeast Classic with an 8-4 record. The team finished 15^th overall in a near record field of 33 teams, 22 of which are ranked in the latest NTCA top-25 coaches poll.

Freshman Trishelle Leal Uribe was lights out for the Mount, posting a 21.38 baker frame average on the day. Junior Alyssa Alexander got back on track with a solid 19.12 baker frame average and key contributions in the anchor position. Sophomore Rachel Hines delivered an 18.42 on the day.

#15 Mount: 2 (149-193-199-200-162) | #10 MD Eastern Shore: 4 (211-188-205-212-185)

The two highest ranked programs in the state of Maryland kicked off bracket play Sunday with the #10 Hawks of Maryland Eastern Shore coming out on top 4-1. After a decisive loss in game one, the Mountaineers could only take one of the next four that all came down to the final frame.

#15 Mount: 4 (193-166-165-224-203-209) | #14 Fairleigh Dickinson: 2 (189-222-202-183-167-206)

Former NEC rivals squared off in an intense round two match. Down 2-1, the Mount switched around the order of the lineup with the same five bowlers and proceeded to toss three games over 200. All three were good enough for wins and helped move MSM back up the bracket.

#15 Mount: 4 (194-175-177-196-202-199) | #10 MD Eastern Shore: 2 (198-194-224-175-200-149)

With a daily winning record on the line, the Mountaineers and Hawks found themselves in a rematch for 15^th and 16^th place. Similar to the match prior, The Mount fell behind 2-1 before wheeling off an impressive final three games to secure the 4-2 victory.

"Growth can happen at any given time," said head coach Kenneth DeGraaf. "After a dismal trip to Vegas, I saw this team grow at practice. I saw us grow at this tournament. I even saw the growing happen within these three matches on a singular day. We became a better team by match three than we were when the day started. All the characteristics that make up a winning culture are slowly starting to come back to us. Another week of growth and I think we can really shock some people at the Prairie View Invite next week."

The Prairie View Invite, widely regarded as the most prestigious event of the NCAA regular season, features the tournament host Panthers and the top 11 ranked teams at the end of the 2021-22 season. The Mount ended last season ranked eleventh. The event takes place Jan. 27-29 at the world famous International Training & Resource Center in Arlington, Texas, home of Team USA and the International Bowling Hall of Fame.