Las Vegas (Jan. 12, 2020) --- A 9-3 overall record and Most Outstanding Performer award for Alexis Neuer highlighted Delaware State's showing at the Stormins' Blue & White Vegas Classic women's bowling tournament, hosted by Mount St. Mary's,  this weekend.
The Hornets were seventh in the final standings of the 13-team tournament field, which featured four of the top five and nine of the top 15 teams, in the latest National Tenpin Coaches Association Top 25 poll.
DSU, ranked 14^th in the poll, posted a 5-2 record in Baker matches and a 4-1 mark in traditional contests. Number five Vanderbilt captured the tournament title.
Neuer was the Most Outstanding Performer and named to the all-tournament Team after finishing first among 84 individual competitors with a total pinfall of 1211 for a five-game average of 242.2, marking a season-high series.
She topped the 200-mark in four games, including a season-high 268 vs. Tulane. Neuer also rolled a 266 score vs. Grambling State, 257 vs. Mount St. Mary's and 226 vs. St. Francis (Pa.) during the tourney.
Delaware State posted a 2-2 record in Baker matches on the opening day, including a loss to No. 5 Vanderbilt and victory against No. 8 Stephen F. Austin.
The Hornets were 4-1 in traditional matches, highlighted by victories over No. 13 Mount St. Mary's, No. 15 Maryville and No. 16 Tulane.
DSU closed out the tournament with a 3-0 record in bracket play, with wins over Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference associate member Monmouth (No. 23), Valparaiso and Maryville.