MILLSBORO, DE (November 21, 2009) –The Kutztown University women's bowling team added two more wins to its record at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore tournament on Saturday, but lost three. Their current record in the three-day tournament now stands at six wins, four losses. The Golden Bears slipped one spot, into ninth place.

The Golden Bears defeated Sacred Heart 876-801 and Howard University 943-683, but fell to Farleigh Dickinson (FDU) 917-884, and New Jersey City 650-835. Kutztown also lost to Adelphi 736-648 in a baker-style match. 

The Golden Bears (20-15), started off Saturday's events with the win over Sacred Heart. Nicole Gatto (Philadelphia/Archbishop Ryan) bowled a match high of 203. Teammate Kayla Jones (Johnstown/Westmont Hilltop) was one pin shy of Gatto's high. Stephanie Ray (West Lawn/Wilson) earned a 158. Kayla Stamm (Mohnton/Governor Mifflin) and Chelsea Adam (Reading/Exeter) both bowled a 152.

In the match two loss against Farleigh Dickinson, Gatto again had the team's high, bowling a 196. Ray, Adam, Jones and Stamm all represented the Golden Bears.

Jones dominated the Golden Bear's third match, bowling a 245 against Howard University. Ray bowled a 206.

Against New Jeresey City, Heather Shoemaker (West Milton/Lewisburg) bowled a team high 197. Stamm bowled a 180.

"We had a rough day on the lanes today," Head Coach Joe Ambrose said. "However, we're  confident about our chances to end this tournament on a high note and get a couple of wins on Sunday."

After two complete days Vanderbilt is in first, FDU is second, UMES is third, no. 8 New Jersey City is fourth, Arkansas State is fifth, Valparaiso is sixth, Delaware State is seventh, No. 13 Adelphi is eighth, No. 10 Kutztown is ninth and Saint Francis (NY) is tenth.

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