Little Rock, Ark. (Jan. 18, 2009) ? The Delaware State bowling team defeated the nation's Nos. 1 and 2 teams en route to the championship of the Arkansas State Mid-Winter Invitational this weekend. The Hornets were 11-4 during the tournament, including victories over Vanderbilt and Nebraska, ranked one and two, respectively, in the latest National Tenpin Coaches Association poll. Delaware State is No. 4 in the poll, the highest ranking in team history. DSU defeated No. 1 Vanderbilt, 725-710, in a Baker contest, then upended No. 2 Nebraska, 793-696, in the championship match today. The Hornets posted a 3-2 record in Baker matches during the opening day of the tournament on Friday. DSU was 4-1 in regular team play on Saturday, then won four of five Baker contests on Sunday to claim the crown. Delaware State's Angela Reynolds and Kalyn Washburn were named to the All-Tournament Team. Each totaled 980 (196 avg.) in five matches on Saturday.
Delaware State in Arkansas State Mid-Winter Invitational
Fri. (Baker scoring)
Opp. Result
Grand Canyon W
Font Bonne W
Southern L
Arkansas-Pine Bluff W
Minn.-Mankato L
Sat. (regular team scoring)
Louisiana Tech W
Texas Southern W
Arkansas State L
Bethune-Cookman W
Jackson State W
Sun. (Baker scoring)
Alabama A&M L
Alabama State W
#1 Vanderbilt W
Arkansas-Pine Bluff W
#2 Nebraska W (championship)
