ERIE, PA – Freshman Aubriana Tyler rolled three games of at least 200 to lead the Roberts Wesleyan University Women's Bowling team to an impressive 4-1 start to the season as the Redhawks compete at the Mercyhurst Invitational.
The Redhawks (4-1) won by nearly 100 pins in the season opener with an 835-741 win over Hilbert. Senior Rebecca Spry (186) and junior Kaylee Stephens (182) led Roberts in the first traditional match of the day.
In the second match, against William Smith, Tyler rolled a team-high 204 but the Redhawks fell by a slim two-pin margin, 809-807.
Roberts rebounded to finish the first day of the tournament with three consecutive wins.
Tyler had her best game of the day with a 207 in a 907-886 win over host Mercyhurst. Stephens scored 191 and Spry added a 187 in the win.
Against D'Youville University, Tyler notched a 201 and senior Abigail Barnard rolled a 192 and the Redhawks won an 844-793 decision.
Roberts ended the first day with a 785-745 win over LeMoyne. Tyler scored a team-high 172 and Stephens shot a 169.
Competition continues Sunday in Erie with Baker style matches against Daemen University, Niagara University and Duquesne University before a bye and position round matches. Follow the Redhawks from the Roberts Bowling Facebook page for live video coverage of each game.
