2010 USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectionals Day 1 Results – 32 Games
We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2010 USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectionals tournaments. Here are the results after 32 games.
North Carolina State University took sole possession of the lead in Chattanooga, Tennessee by finishing with a score of 6626 (+226, 207.06 Average). The cut score is at 6498 at the end of day 1. The University of Central Florida took over the women’s lead by finishing with a score of 6481 (+81, 202.53 Average). The cut score is at 5812 after day 1.
In Peoria, Illinois, Wichita State University took over the men’s lead with a score of 6644 (+244, 206.59 Average). The current cut score is 6417. The Wichita State University women are also in the lead, with a score of 6373 (-27, 199.16). The cut score is at 5887 after 32 games.
Rochester Institute of Technology remains in the lead in Allentown, Pennsylvania with 6393 (-7, 199.78 Average). The current cut score is 6293. Pikeville College is still leading the women with a score of 6325 (-75, 199.22 Average). The cut score is at 5649 after 32 games.
The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater is still in the lead out in Las Vegas, Nevada with a score of 6546 (+146, 204.56 Average). The current cut score is 6425 after day 1. California State University – Fresno is leading the women with 6359 (-41, 198.72 Average). The cut score after 32 games is at 5976.
2010 USBC Intercollegiate Team Sectionals Day 1 Results – 16 Games
At the halfway point of day 1 of the 2010 Intercollegiate Team Sectionals the races are still pretty close. After 16 of 64 total baker games, most teams are still in the hunt.
In Allentown, Pennsylvania, Rochester Institute of Technology is leading the men with a score of 3234 (+34, 202.13 Average). The current cut score is 3136. Pikeville College is leading with women with a score of 3142 (-58, 196.38 Average). The current cut score is 2810.
In Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lindenwood University and North Carolina State University are tied for the lead with 3315 (+115, 207.19 Average). The current cut score is 3201. The University of Maryland – Eastern Shore is leading the women with 3274 (+74, 204.63 Average). The current cut score is 2924.
Vincennes University is leading the men in Peoria, Illinois with a score of 3378 (+178, 211.13 Average). The current cut score is 3327. Wichita State University is leading the women with 3276 (+76, 204.75 Average). The cut score is currently at 2995.
Out in Las Vegas, Nevada, The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater is leading the men with a score of 3255 (+55, 203.44 Average). The cut score is currently at 3233. California State University – Fresno is leading the women with a score of 3055 (-145, 190.94 Average). The current cut score is at 2996.
The two Eastern Time Zone Sectionals have finished up for the day. I will work on posting those results right now and have them available as soon as possible. I will update the results as they become available.
2010 Intercollegiate Team Sectionals Day 1 Results
2010 Women’s Intercollegiate Singles Sectionals Results
The women’s Intercollegiate Singles Sectional Qualifiers have completed. The top four bowlers from each sectional will advance to the national finals on May 16-19, 2010 in Euless, Texas.
The Allentown, Pennsylvania sectional qualifier was led by Danielle Knittle from Penn State University with a score of 1212 (+12, 202 Average). Kimberly Yioulos from Pikeville College finished second with a score of 1185. Other qualifiers were Jessica Santiago (1158) and Stephanie Martins (1149), both from Webber International University.
The Chattanooga, Tennessee qualifier was led by Jenn Boisselle from the University of Central Florida with a score of 1262 (+62, 210.33 Average). UCF bowlers Samantha Macina (1254) and Kaidee Sutphin (1205) qualified in second and fourth. Amanda Greene (1217) from Lindenwood University was the other qualifier from this sectional.
The Las Vegas, Nevada sectional was led by Heather D’Errico from Robert Morris University with a score of 1284 (+84, 214 Average). Dori Jaffess from Arizona State University finished second with a score of 1254. Other qualifiers included Esther Cheah (1240) from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and Brittney Hendrickson (1237) from Cal State University – Fresno.
The Peoria, Illinois sectional was led by Christina Oschman from Bellarmine University with a score of 1305 (+105, 217.5 Average). Erin McCarthy from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln finished second with 1259. Other qualifiers included Erin Chambers (1224) from Robert Morris University and Lori Hanken (1219) from McKendree University.
The men’s results can also be found on my site.
2010 Men’s Intercollegiate Singles Sectionals Results
College bowlers from across the country competed today for their shot at the 2010 Intercollegiate Singles National Championships. The Sectional Qualifiers were held today. The Sectionals tournaments were held at four locations across the country, with the top four bowlers from each location advancing to the National Finals in Euless, Texas on May 16-19, 2010.
The Chattanooga, Tennessee qualifier was led by EJ Parks from Lindenwood University with a score of 1344 (+144, 224 Average). Joel Klaas from Purdue University finished in second with 1337. Other qualifiers included Joe Steiner (1323) from Saginaw Valley State University and Logan Mills (1306) from the University of Michigan.
Ryan Wyandt from Penn State University – Berks was the high qualifier from the Allentown, Pennsylvania sectional with a score of 1343 (+143, 223.83 Average). Second highest qualifier was Kyle Keegan from Rochester Institute of Technology with 1307. Other qualifiers included Jacob Kent (1296) from Eerie Community College and David Gerhart (1283) from RIT.
The Peoria, Illinois qualifier was led by John Szczerbinski from Wichita State University with a score of 1372 (+172, 228.67 Average). Stephen Conn from Bellarmine University was second with a score of 1358. Other qualifiers included Sean Rangel (1302) from William Penn University and Justin Thompson (1300) from the University of Kansas.
The qualifier out in Las Vegas was led by Michael Snell from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with 1307 (+107, 217.83 Average). Chris Bardol from Robert Morris University finished in second with a score of 1281. Other qualifiers include Brandon Allred (1268) from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas and Casey Albert (1259) from UC Davis.
These bowlers advance to the Intercollegiate Singles Championships on May 16-19 in Euless, Texas.
The women’s results will be posted as they are available.
USBC Collegiate Sectionals Taking Place This Weekend
The USBC Sectionals Qualifiers are taking place this upcoming weekend, March 12-14, 2010. The top 64 men’s and top 64 women’s teams have been divided into four groups of 16. The team events will take place on Saturday and Sunday, with the singles events taking place on Friday.
The four sectionals locations are spread across the country. The East Sectional is in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The West Sectional is in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Midwest Qualifier is in Peoria, Illinois. The Central Qualifier is in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
In the singles events, bowlers will bowl six games of qualifying. The top four bowlers from each location will advance to the Intercollegiate Singles Championships, taking place in Euless, Texas on May 16-19, 2010.
In the team events, teams will bowl 64 baker games across two days. The top four teams from each sectional location will advance to the Intercollegiate Team Championships, taking place in El Paso, Texas on April 14-17, 2010.
Jack Jurek Leads after Round 2 of U.S. Open
Jack Jurek used a 1298 (+98) score in the second round of the U.S. Open to bring his 12 game total to 2672 (+272, 222.67 Average), which leads Amleto Monacelli’s 2659. Other bowlers rounding out the top five are David Beres (2656), Jason Wojnar (2652), and Robert Smith (2650). Bill O’Neill had the high score for the day of 1457, but currently sits in 13th place. As of right now, the cut score (top 25%, 88/352 bowlers) is at 2396 (-4, 199.67 Average). Today bowlers are bowling 6 more games, then the cut will be made to the top 88 of the 352 bowler field. Those who make the cut will come back on Friday for 9 more games, before cutting to the top 24. Then matchplay begins on Friday night and will continue throughout the day on Saturday.
USBC to Allow Alcohol at Open Championships?
In an article written by Jeff Richgels on his “11th Frame” blog, Jeff mentions that the USBC may be allowing alcohol at the USBC Open Championships. Jeff’s full article can be found here. The article mentions that the USBC could definitely use the extra money that selling alcohol could bring in. Not only that, this could also bring more bowlers that were turned away because of the “no alcohol” rules. The USBC recently laid off 10% of their workers and also announced that they were canceling the “Clash of Champions.” Like Jeff said, if this brings more entries, it’s very hard to oppose it. No official announcement has been made yet. The full article can be found on the 11th Frame Blog.
Walter Ray Wins USBC Masters
Walter Ray Williams, Jr. has won his second career USBC Masters title. Walter Ray defeated top qualifier Chris Barnes by a score of 290-217. His first Masters title also came at the hands of Chris Barnes, in 2004. Walter Ray now has eight major titles, tied with Mike Aulby and Pete Weber. Earl Anthony is the only bowler with more, which he has 10 major titles.
To start of the TV finals, Ryan Ciminelli took on Mike Scroggins. Ciminelli won the match, 246-229, and went on to take on Walter Ray Williams, Jr. Walter Ray won that match, 258-224, to go on and face Chris Barnes. In winning the Masters, Walter Ray also takes home $50,000.
See which equipment the pros were using on my InTheBag page for the USBC Masters.
Chris Barnes Earns #1 Seed for USBC Masters TV Finals
Chris Barnes went undefeated in matchplay this week to earn the #1 seed for the TV finals of the USBC Masters. Barnes defeated Walter Ray Williams, Jr. to earn the top seed. Walter Ray earned the #2 seed by winning all of his matches until facing Barnes. Ryan Ciminelli and Mike Scroggins earned the #3 and #4 seeds by winning their ways out of the losers bracket.
In the opening match of the stepladder TV finals, Ciminelli and Scroggins will face off. The winner of that match will go on to bowl against Walter Ray Williams, Jr. This winner will face Barnes in the final round.
Loschetter Leads Going into Matchplay of USBC Masters
Chris Loschetter has retained the lead in the USBC Masters with a third block score of 1155 to bring his 15 game total score to 3498 (+498, 233.2 Average). Jason Belmonte has moved into second place with a score of 3421. Patrick Allen moved up into third at 3404. Chris Barnes and Ryan Shafer are in fourth and fifth with 3377 and 3369.
The field has been cut to the top 63 bowlers plus last year’s champion John Nolen. The cut score for the top 63 is 3068 (+68, 204.53 Average). Double Elimination matchplay will begin this evening at 4:00 Pacific Time, 7:00 Eastern Time. Matchplay will continue tomorrow (Friday) throughout the day. The TV Finals will be bowled Sunday afternoon on ESPN at 3:00 Eastern Time, 12:00 Pacific Time.
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