Washington, D.C. (Nov. 9, 2008) --- The Delaware State University bowling team was nearly perfect in the opening Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Northern Division competition of the 2008-09 season. The Hornets won nine of 10 contests during the two-day competition, tops among all teams.

Delaware State was 5-0 in regular team play on Saturday, posting victories over Howard (929-723), Hampton (963-768), Morgan State (1028-897), Coppin State (1050-744) and UMES (897-893). UMES is the reigning NCAA and MEAC champs.

Sophomore Angela Reynolds recorded four games of 200-or-more, including a team-best 243 vs. Coppin State. Junior Samantha Noviscky had the Hornets' top score on the day, rolling a 245 vs. Morgan State. Freshman Jazmyne Hefflefinger had a career-best 226 vs. Howard.

The Hornets were 4-1 in Baker competition on Sunday, recording wins over Hampton (780-763), Howard (831-561), Coppin State (813-529) and UMES (832-810), before falling to Morgan State (691-790).