Bulldogs compete at Dezy Strong Classic

CORAM, N.Y. -- The Bryant University women's bowling team wrapped up three days of competition at the Dezy Strong Classic in Coram, N.Y., this weekend. 

Bryant finished the three-day event with a 3-10 record. The Bulldogs won two of their three matches on Sunday. 

Friday - Baker

• Bryant competed in five matches on Friday, falling to Saint Francis U, Merrimack, St. Francis Brooklyn, Adelphi and Molloy. 
• The Bulldogs' loss to Merrimack was by a narrow 834-831 margin. 
• Kristy Murphy led Bryant with a 17.78 average on Friday. Abby Unson finished right behind her at 17.71.

Saturday - Traditional

• Bryant faced some of the sports top programs on Saturday, falling to nationally-ranked squads from Mount St. Mary's, LIU and Sacred Heart.
• The Black and Gold picked up a victory, 832-804, over Bloomfield.
• Olivia Hillman led Bryant on day two with a total pinfall of 911. She racked up games of 183, 199, 159, 182 and 188.
• Unson notched a final pinfall total of 824 with a high game of 200. 

Sunday - Baker

• Bryant closed out the event with a pair of victories over Saint Anselm. 
• Unson had a strong showing on Sunday, leading the Bulldogs with an average of 18.54.
• Hillman posted a 16.96 average. 

Notes and Notables

• Bryant finished the three-day event in 17th place.
• Hillman finished 41st individually on the weekend.

Up Next
The Black and Gold head to Buffalo, N.Y., next weekend for the Medaille Brunswick Invitational.