Bryant wins first tournament over the weekend on Long Island

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- The Bryant women's bowling team had a historic weekend on Long Island, winning its first-ever tournament.

Bryant claimed the traditional championship of the Lions Roar on Saturday. On Sunday, the Bulldogs finished second in the baker portion of the weekend.

Saturday - Traditional

• Bryant opened the weekend with a 810-711 victory over Mollloy as Abigail Unson bowled a 211.
• The Bulldogs were then defeated by St. Francis Brookly, 865-852, and LIU, 902-772.
• Bryant closed out the title with an 838-594 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas.  
• Unson racked up 881 pins, while Olivia Hillman picked up 878. 
• Bryant won the title with a total pinfall of 4,096.

Sunday - Baker

• The Bulldogs finished 4-1 in the baker portion on Sunday, defeating STAC, St. Francis Brooklyn and Molloy.
• Bryant posted a high score of 889 in its win over the Terriers.  

Notes and Notables

• Olivia Hillman and Abigail Unson were both named to the all-tournament team on Saturday.
• Bryant's victory on Saturday was its first tournament win in program history.

Up Next
Bryant will have its final prep for championship season when it heads to the Northeast Roundup in Wilmington, Del. (March 18-19).