EMMITSBURG, Md. (November 22, 2024) – Facing a challenging field and a couple of Top 25 teams, Mount St. Mary's bowling held their own on the opening day of the Garden State Classic. Going 3-2 including a win over ranked Delaware State, the Mount stands in the upper half of the standings against a competitive field.
 
Recording a total pinfall of 4,778 for the day, good for an average of 191.1, the Mountaineers are ninth out of 20 teams.
 
Starting the day 2-0, Mount defeated Coppin State before rolling a 1,034 to topple the 23^rd ranked Hornets. After falling to #6 North Carolina A&T State, the Mountaineers enjoyed their best round of the afternoon, winning 1081-803. Felician proved a formidable foe in the final match.
 
Top ranked Jacksonville State leads the field, followed by Nebraska, Youngstown State, Vanderbilt, and Niagara rounding out the first five squads.
 
FRIDAY'S SCORES
#12 Mount: 914 | Coppin State: 821
#12 Mount: 1034 | #23 Delaware State: 903
#12 Mount: 913 | #6 North Carolina A&T State: 1064
#12 Mount: 1081 | Holy Family: 803
#12 Mount: 836 | Felician: 957
 
Day two of the Garden State Classic takes place Saturday, featuring traditional play.