Kutztown, Pa. (Feb. 1, 2009) --- The Delaware State bowling team has claimed its second invitational championship in the last three weeks. The Hornets posted a 9-2 record, including a victory over Fairleigh-Dickinson in the final round, to win the championship of the Kutztown University Invitational on Sunday.

Delaware State, ranked fourth in the latest National Tenpins Coaches Association poll, defeated No. 3 Fairleigh-Dickinson 4-1 in the best-of-seven championship round. DSU was 2-0 vs. the Knights in the tournament.  

The Hornets also upended No. 7 New Jersey City during the tourney.

Delaware State's Jazmyne Hefflefinger and Brooke Peterson were named to the Kutztown Invitational All-Tournament Team. Hefflefinger was third among all bowlers with a 200.67 average. She had three 200+ games, including a high of 224. Peterson was fourth in the tournament with a 199.33 average. She scored at least 200 in two contests, including a high of 240.

DSU's Adriana Jaime (197.67) and Kalyn Washburn (197.33) were sixth and seventh, respectively, in the tournament.

Delaware State also claimed the championship of the Arkansas State Mid-Winter Classic this season (Jan. 17-18), defeating No. 1 Vanderbilt and No. 2 Nebraska en route to the title.

The Hornets will return to the lanes this weekend when they host the Capital Classic (Feb. 7-8) at Brunswick Doverama.

Delaware State at Kutztown Invitational
DSU defeated Norfolk State, 1016-761   (traditional)
DSU defeated New Jersey City, 1025-888           (traditional)
Kutztown defeated DSU, 972-899           (traditional)
DSU defeated Fairleigh-Dickinson, 1069-910      (traditional)
UMES defeated DSU, 940-932   (traditional)
DSU defeated SUNY-IT, 983-907            (traditional)
DSU defeated St. Paul's, 778-542          (Baker)
DSU defeated Saint Peter's, 677-659      (Baker)
DSU defeated Grand Canyon, 726-596   (Baker)
DSU defeated Kutztown, 4-1                  (best-of-7 Baker)
DSU defeated Fairleigh-Dickinson, 4-1   (Championship ... best-of-7 Baker)