STRUTHERS, OH (October 17, 2026) – For the second time this season, Mount St. Mary's bowling went 5-0 for a day of competition. As for total pinfall, the Mount sits ninth in the competitive Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic.
 
The Mount defeated ^#21 Valparaiso, ^#13 Maryville, William Smith, ^#16 Duquesne, and ^#14 Niagara. Piper Chalmers led in the traditional format with an 811 series over four games, good for a 202.75 average. Amber Benson had the second highest pinfall with a 682 over three games, capped off with a 257.
 
Combined with their efforts at the Bud Whitman Memorial, the Mount starts 2026-27 with a 16-3 record.
 
Bracket play begins on Sunday at 8:25 AM. The ninth place Mountaineers will challenge tenth place Bryant in the first of three rounds.
 
FRIDAY SCORES
#19 Mount: 898 | #21 Valparaiso: 784
#19 Mount: 1067 | #13 Maryville: 876
#19 Mount: 1036 | William Smith: 1000
#19 Mount: 947 | #16 Duquesne: 892
#19 Mount: 971 | #14 Niagara: 926