RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 28, 2011) — The Lady Lions bowling team was a completely different group compared to the previous weekend. They competed in the third installment of the CIAA Northern Division Round-up, this time in Richmond, VA.

The Lady Lions went 5-11 for the weekend and got some big games from across the board.

On Friday, the Lady Lions were able to win their first and last matches of the day.  They opened by defeating Virginia Union University, 661-636 and were led by Sarah Danaher (Waitsfield, Vt./Harwood Union HS)'s 157 and Tamia Davis (Pittsburgh, Pa./City Charter HS)' 151.  Dion'Jalen Buie rolled a 145 to help in the successful effort.

Freshman Chantel Hamilton made her debut with the team and did not disappoint.  Even though she bowled 93 and 96 with her two first games, she then turned it up and bowled games of 160, 206, and 156 respectively.

To finish the first day, Lincoln clipped Chowan University, 701-680.  Once again leading the way was Davis 178 and Danaher 157.  Buie also chipped in again with a 150.

Saturday saw a big victory against powerhouse of the conference.  The Lady Lions handed Elizabeth City State University a 772-734 loss.  Leading the way was Davis with a career-high 190, followed by Danaher's 173.  Also LaToya Cottingham bowled a career high 144 in the victory. 

Suday, the final day of the tournament, had the Lady Lions have one of their better days on the season.  They went 2-2 with victories against Chowan and Virginia Union.  The Chowan was grinded out as they won 476-465 but the Virginia Union victory was much easier as that score was 575-538.

Up Next

The Lady Lions will look to continue this improvement as they will next travel to Durham, N.C. for the CIAA Championships held March 19-21.

— LU —