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.
Americans Bowling Well in 7th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge
Six U.S. bowlers have made the cut to the second round of the 7th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge. Malaysia’s Zulmazran Zulkifli led round 1 with a score of 1957 (+357, 244.63 Average). The top 24 bowlers advance to round 2. The cut score was 1753 (+153, 219.13 Average). The six Americans making the cut are Doug Kent (2nd), Mike Wolfe (4th), Tom Smallwood (9th), Rhino Page (15th), Jeffrey Butler (17th), and John Nolen (19th). Lonnie Waliczek and Tim Mack fell short of the cut. 15-year-old Michael Mak of Hong Kong continues to bowl well finishing 5th in round one.
After round 2, the top 8 bowlers qualify for round 3, then the top 4 qualify for the stepladder finals. Two Michigan bowlers continue to prove themselves by making the top 24. Tom Smallwood continues to bowl well after making the TV finals in the PBA Scorpion Championship and the PBA World Championship. John Nolen is continuing to prove himself after winning the 2009 USBC Masters last year.
View the full results at abf-online.org
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