WILSON, N.C. — The Virginia State University women's bowling team earned eight victories during CIAA competition Nov. 6–8, finishing 8–3 behind a strong traditional showing and two wins in Baker play. 

Virginia State went 6–2 in traditional matches before adding a 2–1 Baker record. Madison Jones led the team's individual scoring with 1,383 pins across nine traditional games, averaging 153.7. 

The Trojans opened traditional competition with a 619–408 victory over Elizabeth City State. Following an open round, Virginia State fell 706–653 to Livingstone before responding with consecutive victories over Shaw, 683–545, and Virginia Union, 681–562. 

Madison Jones helped power that finish with games of 173 and 176, while Janaya Ward delivered a 177 against Livingstone. 

Virginia State carried its winning momentum into the second traditional session, posting its highest team score of the event in a 725–673 victory over Bowie State. Jones rolled a team-best individual game of 180, and Ward added a 171. 

After an 838–693 loss to Fayetteville State, the Trojans rebounded with a 622–449 win over Elizabeth City State. Virginia State then recorded a 630 during an open round before closing traditional competition with a narrow 687–665 victory over Livingstone. 

Mackenzie Miller provided steady contributions throughout traditional play, totaling 1,372 pins over 10 games for a 137.2 average. Her highest score was a 173 during the second session. Ward finished with 1,007 pins across seven games, averaging 143.9. 

In Baker competition, Virginia State defeated Shaw 584–542 before producing its strongest five-game Baker total in a 706–561 victory over Virginia Union. A 187 in the second game highlighted that performance. 

The Trojans concluded Baker play with a 741–625 loss to Bowie State, finishing the event with a winning record in both formats. 

Rylie Banks, Serenity Price Jackson, Tasmya McCoy and Audriana Jenkins also contributed to Virginia State's eight-win effort.