Raleigh, NC- The Virginia State University bowling team returned to the lanes for the second half of their 2018-19 season at the CIAA Event II, hosted by St. Augustine's University on January 25-27.
The Trojans dominated the lanes securing the 1st place spot for the CIAA Northern Division with a total of 11,514 pins for a record of 11-1.
Leading the charge for the Trojans was junior Briana Williams with the second highest tournament average of 183.40. Â Over the course of 10 games, she had a total pinfall of 1,834. With three games over 200, she shot the highest game of 243 in the division and overall in the tournament. Williams' impact on the lanes not only earned her the highest average and highest score in the CIAA Northern Division, but also earned her the honor of CIAA Bowler of the Month.
Senior Ariel Haith captured an overall 4th place average of 178.50 for 10 games. Haith rolled two games over 200 to assist the Trojans in their divisional lead. Rounding out the top 15 averages for VSU was senior Gabriela Mills who earned an 11th average of 161.90. In the eighth game of the tournament, Mills bowled over a 200, contributing to the Trojans CIAA Event II success.
The Trojans and their opposing CIAA bowling teams will meet for the CIAA Roundup on February 8-10, 2019 in Nags Head, NC.
Gearing up for the CIAA Championship on March 23-24 in Virginia Beach, VA, the Trojans under the leadership of Head Coach Ronald Simms looks to take each event one frame at a time!
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