Women's Bowling | 10/11/2026 10:04:00 PM
DEPTFORD, N.J. — The Delaware State University women's bowling team delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Bud Whitman Memorial Tournament, finishing second overall with a 4-5 record against a competitive field. Hosted by Wagner College on October 10-11, the Hornets recorded 8,301 total pins across 47 games, averaging 176.6 pins per game. 2026-27 NCAA Tournament Scoring…
The Hornets showcased their scoring ability throughout the tournament, recording their highest traditional-game total of 997 pins in the second match. Delaware State also posted a strong 952-pin performance in its fifth traditional match before carrying that momentum into Baker play, where the team accumulated 1,733 pins across two matches.
Individually, Annabelle Carter led the way for Delaware State, finishing third overall in the individual standings with 1,009 total pins and a 201.80 average across five games. Carter recorded her highest score of the tournament in the final traditional game, rolling a 235.
Hannah Perry also turned in an impressive performance, placing eighth individually with 960 total pins and a 192.00 average. Perry's tournament included a standout 242 in the second traditional game. Amina Hall finished 15th overall with 917 total pins and an average of 183.40, while Abigail Justice placed 16th with 909 total pins and an 181.80 average.
Delaware State advanced to the championship bracket on Sunday, where the Hornets defeated Felician University before facing Fairleigh Dickinson University. The Hornets fell to Fairleigh Dickinson in the winners' bracket, securing a second-place finish in the tournament.
The Hornets' runner-up finish was highlighted by consistent scoring, strong individual performances and the team's ability to compete against a challenging tournament field as Delaware State continues its 2026-27 campaign.
