PBA Go RVing Match Play Championship TQR
The Tour Qualifying Round of the PBA Go RVing Match Play Championship has finished. Ryan Ciminelli led all bowlers with a score of 1586 (+186, 226.57 Average). Jesse Buss finished in second with 1564. Tony LaCaze and Matthew O’Grady tied for third at 1544. Others making the cut include Alex Aguiar (1520), Ryan Avel (1518), David O’Sullivan (1514), and Justin Warhol (1500).
These top 8 bowlers advance into the PBA Go RVing Match Play Championship. They will be matched up against the top eight seeds in the tournament. Best 4 games out of 7 match play will begin on Thursday, March 18, 2010. The full round of 64 will take place on Thursday, with the rounds of 32, 16, and 8 taking place on Friday. The semifinals will be bowled on Saturday. The finals will be bowled live on ESPN on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The TV finals will feature the final two bowlers bowling three games, taking total pins.
PBA Etonic Don Johnson Eliminator TQR Results
The PBA Etonic Don Johnson Eliminator is taking place this week in Columbus, Ohio. The Tour Qualifying Round took place this week. Bowlers bowled 8 games in the TQR with he top 9 bowlers advancing into the tournament this week. Bill Oatman led the qualifier with a score of 1846 (+246, 230.75 Average). Other bowlers in the top 5 include Jesse Buss (1844), Eddie Graham (1801), Scott Newell (1793), and Joe Bailey (1768). Others making the cut include Anthony LaCaze (1752), Chad Kloss (1749), Liz Johnson (1747), and Andres Gomez (1739). The cut score was 1739 (+139, 217.38 Average).
This tournament is being bowled on the PBA Chameleon pattern. The eliminator will begin on Thursday, March 4, with the TV Finals airing live on ESPN on Sunday, March 7.
LaCaze and Nation win in PBA Earl Anthony Memorial
Former Collegiate All-American from Saginaw Valley State University Anthony LaCaze has won his first PBA title in the PBA Earl Anthony Memorial. LaCaze defeated Mike Wolfe in the semifinals, 190-158, to advance to the finals. Mike Machuga defeated Sean Rash, 188-183, to go on and face LaCaze in the finals. Tony LaCaze defeated Machuga, 214-206, to win the tournament. This is LaCaze’s first title, which gives him exempt status for the next season. He was using a Track 505A and a Hammer Vibe Onyx to win the tournament. See what the rest of the pros were throwing on the InTheBag site for the PBA Earl Anthony Memorial.
Former All-American from the University of Central Florida and Team USA member Stefanie Nation took on current Team USA member Lynda Barnes in the finals of the women’s event. Nation won the match, 201-181, to win the tournament. This is Stefanie Nation’s second career PBA Women’s title.
Congratulations to both of the champions! It is good to see former collegiate bowlers excelling on the PBA Tour.
Finals are set for PBA Earl Anthony Memorial
The round of 8 has concluded and the TV finals are set for the 2010 PBA Earl Anthony Memorial. The finals will be filled with former collegiate standouts and All-Americans. Former University of Nebraska All-American Mike Machuga will be bowling against former Wichita State University All-American and Team USA member Sean Rash. On the other side of the semifinals, Mike Wolfe will face off against former Saginaw Valley State University All-American Anthony LaCaze. Over on the women’s side, former San Jose State University bowler Lynda Barnes will be bowling against former Central Florida University All-American and Team USA member Stefanie Nation.
The TV finals will be aired live at 1:00 PM Eastern Time tomorrow (Sunday, January 17) on ESPN.
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