Wichita State and Lindenwood win 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
03/24/05
Lagrange, the reigning Canadian national amateur champion, struck on all four of her attempts Saturday as Wichita State turned back West Texas A&M 2-0 in the in the best-of-three Baker-games, women's final at the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, at the The Cherry Bowl.
"Last year made us realize we had to work harder," said Lagrange, the Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Quebec, native. "I wasn't nervous at all. I'm here to make shots and I'm really proud of myself and our team. This feels unreal."
It is the record seventh national championship but first since 1994 for the Shockers, who were participating in the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships for the 30th time in the event's 31-year history. Pikeville defeated Wichita State in the 2004 IBC women's final.
"We've been so close for such a long time now; we just couldn't get over the hump," said Wichita State coach Mark Lewis, who directed the Shockers to their third finals appearance in the last four years. "This was an amazing team effort and a great way for our seniors to go out."
The Shockers posted seven strikes - including a pair from Lagrange and junior Clara Guerrero, Armenia, Colombia, on their way a 217-176 victory in Game 1.
Wichita State overcame four open frames in Game 2 with six strikes - including three straight from junior Olivia Sandham, Wichita, Kan.; senior substitute bowler Samantha Wong, Calgary, Alberta; and Lagrange in the seventh, eighth and ninth frames, respectively - to clinch the national championship with a 176-169 victory.
Manns, the 2004-05 National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association Most Valuable Player and Bowling Writers Association of America Player of the Year, was named women's IBC Linds World Impex MVP - receiving a $1,000 scholarship.
Other members of the Shockers are senior Cathy Westberg, Sioux Falls, S.D.; junior Ruth Papa, Carlsbad, Calif.; junior Diana Leal, Bogota, Colombia; sophomore Felicia Wong, Calgary, Alberta; freshman Jennifer Wright, Columbia, S.C.; freshman Emily Maier, Sparks, Nev.; and Chelsie Bahr, Topeka, Kan.
The Shockers were presented with the Helmer Cup, awarded to the IBC national champions. The Helmer Cup is named in honor of the late Kerm Helmer, longtime coach at Erie Community College who led his teams to four IBC titles.
Joining Manns on the women's All-Tournament Team were Morehead State sophomore Lindsey Coulles (MVP runner-up), West Texas A&M senior Tina Stickney, Central Florida junior Stefanie Nation and Western Illinois senior Whitney Cox.
Semifinals set at 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
The two teams met in the women's championship a year ago. With one day left in the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, Pikeville College and Wichita State University are on a collision course to vie for the national championship again.
Pikeville, winner of the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, and top-ranked Wichita State both went undefeated in match play Friday at The Cherry Bowl to advance to the semifinals.
The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is the pinnacle event of the college bowling season. The IBC brings together the top 16 men's and top 16 women's teams in the country to compete for national titles on national television (College Sports Television).
Pikeville, seeded No. 7 after Thursday's qualifying, made quick work of its best-of-seven, double-elimination opponents - defeating No. 10 Lindenwood 4-0, No. 15 Missouri Baptist 4-0 and No. 3 West Texas A&M 4-1. The Bears, who are looking to become the first women's team to repeat since West Texas State in 1988, will face that same school (now known as West Texas A&M) in Saturday's semifinals beginning at 9 a.m.
No. 1-seeded Wichita State, going for its seventh IBC title, got past No. 16 Erie Community College 4-1, No. 9 McKendree 4.5-2.5 and No. 4 Morehead State 4-2. The Shockers will face No. 5 Western Illinois, which eliminated Morehead State to advance to the semifinals for the second straight year.
Pikeville and Wichita State only need to defeat their semifinal opponents once to advance to the women's championship, which is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
In the men's division, No. 8-seeded Fresno State and No. 14-seeded Lindenwood went undefeated Friday and will need to be defeated twice by their semifinal opponents to be denied a berth in the men's championship, slated for 1 p.m.
Fresno State, ranked No. 1 in the nation, defeated No. 9 Vincennes 4.5-2.5, No. 1 seed and defending champion Kansas 4-2 and No. 12 seed West Texas A&M 4-2. The Bulldogs will face No. 12 West Texas A&M in the semifinals.
Lindenwood got past No. 3 Wichita State 4-3, No. 6 seed Nebraska 4-1 and No. 2 seed Morehead State 4-2 - advancing to the semifinals where the Lions again will face Morehead State. The Eagles rallied from two games down to eliminate Nebraska in the fifth round.
In the third round, IBC newcomer Newman, seeded fifth, ended Kansas' hopes of a repeat with a 4-1 victory, while No. 4 seed Western Illinois was eliminated by Vincennes 4.5-3.5.
The first five match play rounds in the best-of-seven Baker game, double-elimination format were contested Friday. Semifinals in both men's and women's divisions are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, with the championship matches to follow later in the day - men's at 1 p.m. and women's at 2:45 p.m.
2005 IBC Men - Friday's Match Play Results (Seeds in parentheses)
2005 IBC Women - Friday's Match Play Results (Seeds in parentheses)
Kansas men, Wichita state women earn top seeds at 2005 IBC
Defending men's champion, the University of Kansas, and the Wichita State women's team each earned No. 1 seeds for match play after Thursday's qualifying round at the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, at The Cherry Bowl.
The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is the pinnacle event of the college bowling season. The IBC brings together the top 16 men's and top 16 women's teams in the country to compete for national titles on national television (College Sports Television).
The Jayhawks, who defeated Saginaw Valley State for the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships title, picked up were they left off by posting a 6,425 total over 32 Baker games - a 200.78 average. Kansas, which had a high game of 259, will face No. 16 seed Toledo in the first round of the double-elimination, match play competition, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
"We felt great today. This was one of the best days we've bowled together all year," said Kansas junior Rhino Page, the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships Most Valuable Player. "We were communicating really well with each other, making the proper moves and adjustments right away."
Morehead State claimed the No. 2 seed in the women's division with a 6,231 total over 32 games. Wichita State finished with 6,210 to take the No. 3 seed by one pin over Western Illinois. The No. 4-seeded Leathernecks will face No. 13 seed Pikeville in the first round.
In the women's division, Wichita State posted a 6,192 total over 32 Baker games, a 193.5 average. The Shockers, who were runners-up at the 2004 IBC, will face No. 16-seeded Erie Community College in the first round of the double-elimination, match play competition, which also begins Friday at 9:30 a.m.
"This is a challenging surface and can wear you out. I thought we bowled pretty well for the most part," said Wichita State coach Mark Lewis, whose team clinched the top seed for the second straight year. "You don't win or lose anything today, but you can put yourself in a tough position with a tough draw if you don't perform. We set ourselves up pretty well."
Fresno State earned the No. 2 seed in the women's division with a 6,022 total over 32 games, while West Texas A&M finished with 5,986 to edge Morehead State by 12 pins for the No. 3 seed. Western Illinois earned the No. 5 seed and will face 12th-seeded Kansas in the first round.
Both Kansas and Wichita State will receive the USBC Sport Bowling Crystal Pin Award prior to Friday's competition for being the high qualifying team. The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is contested on the challenging Sport Bowling lane conditions, which require bowlers to rely on accuracy, ability to read lanes and spare shooting skills. Visit SportBowling.com for more information.
The first five match play rounds in the best-of-7 Baker game, double-elimination format will be contested Friday. Semifinals in both men's and women's divisions are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, with the championship matches to follow later in the day - men's at 1 p.m. and women's at 2:45 p.m.
Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
USBC News
The Cherry Bowl in Rockford, IL USA
Teammates describe Lindenwood University junior Emil Williams Jr. as the "Human Firework." Thanks to Williams' explosiveness Saturday, all of the Lions can call themselves national champions.
Lindenwood, located in St. Charles, Mo., defeated Fresno State 2-0 in the best-of-3 men's final at the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, at the The Cherry Bowl.
The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is the pinnacle event of the college bowling season. The IBC brings together the top 16 men's and top 16 women's teams in the country to compete for national titles on national television (College Sports Television).
It is the first national championship for the Lions, who were participating in the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships for only the second time. "It hasn't sunk in," said Williams, a Chicago native. "We just want to bask in this right now. This feels so unbelievable."
Williams, the leadoff bowler, sparked the Lions to strikes in four of the first five frames in Game 1. Lindenwood also took advantage of Fresno State's three opens frames, clinching a 189-185 victory when sophomore Brian Valenta, Lockport, Ill., struck on the final ball.
Valenta, a 2004-05 National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association All-America first-teamer and a Junior Team USA 2005 member, received a $500 scholarship for being runner-up in Linds World Impex Most Valuable Player voting.
"These guys have had confidence all year," Lindenwood coach Randy Lightfoot said. "This is what happens when you believe in yourself. It also helps when you have one of the best collegiate bowlers in the country (in Valenta)."
Williams also led off with one of the Lions' five strikes in Game 2 and fed off three missed split conversions by the Bulldogs. Consecutive strikes from sophomore Jesse Scrivens, Athens, Pa.; senior Ryan Reid, Richmond, British Columbia; and sophomore Shea Bittenbender, Mount Cobb, Pa., sealed the championship - a 218-176 Game 2 victory.
"The team depends on me to get up there and get them going," Williams said. "This was a total team effort." Other members of Lindenwood are senior Bryan Chase, Scranton, Pa.; senior Marc Schofield, Vancouver, British Columbia; and freshman Chad Czarnecki, Arnold, Mo.
The Lions were presented with the Helmer Cup, awarded to the IBC national champions. The Helmer Cup is named in honor of the late Kerm Helmer, longtime coach at Erie Community College who led his teams to four IBC titles.
Joining Valenta on the men's All-Tournament Team were Morehead State junior David O'Sullivan (MVP), Fresno State junior Ivan Miyasato, Fresno State sophomore P.J. Haggerty and Kansas junior Rhino Page.
Lindenwood, located in St. Charles, Mo., defeated Fresno State 2-0 in the best-of-3 men's final at the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, at the The Cherry Bowl.
The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is the pinnacle event of the college bowling season. The IBC brings together the top 16 men's and top 16 women's teams in the country to compete for national titles on national television (College Sports Television).
It is the first national championship for the Lions, who were participating in the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships for only the second time. "It hasn't sunk in," said Williams, a Chicago native. "We just want to bask in this right now. This feels so unbelievable."
Williams, the leadoff bowler, sparked the Lions to strikes in four of the first five frames in Game 1. Lindenwood also took advantage of Fresno State's three opens frames, clinching a 189-185 victory when sophomore Brian Valenta, Lockport, Ill., struck on the final ball.
Valenta, a 2004-05 National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association All-America first-teamer and a Junior Team USA 2005 member, received a $500 scholarship for being runner-up in Linds World Impex Most Valuable Player voting.
"These guys have had confidence all year," Lindenwood coach Randy Lightfoot said. "This is what happens when you believe in yourself. It also helps when you have one of the best collegiate bowlers in the country (in Valenta)."
Williams also led off with one of the Lions' five strikes in Game 2 and fed off three missed split conversions by the Bulldogs. Consecutive strikes from sophomore Jesse Scrivens, Athens, Pa.; senior Ryan Reid, Richmond, British Columbia; and sophomore Shea Bittenbender, Mount Cobb, Pa., sealed the championship - a 218-176 Game 2 victory.
"The team depends on me to get up there and get them going," Williams said. "This was a total team effort." Other members of Lindenwood are senior Bryan Chase, Scranton, Pa.; senior Marc Schofield, Vancouver, British Columbia; and freshman Chad Czarnecki, Arnold, Mo.
The Lions were presented with the Helmer Cup, awarded to the IBC national champions. The Helmer Cup is named in honor of the late Kerm Helmer, longtime coach at Erie Community College who led his teams to four IBC titles.
Joining Valenta on the men's All-Tournament Team were Morehead State junior David O'Sullivan (MVP), Fresno State junior Ivan Miyasato, Fresno State sophomore P.J. Haggerty and Kansas junior Rhino Page.
2005 IBC Men's Division Championship Round
Semi-finals (Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination)
Fresno State 4, West Texas A&M 3 (West Texas A&M eliminated)
Morehead State 4, Lindenwood 2
Lindenwood 4, Morehead State 0 (Morehead State eliminated)
Finals (Best-of-three Baker games, winner take all)
Lindenwood 2, Fresno State 0
Game 1 - Lindenwood 189, Fresno State 185;
Game 2 - Lindenwood 218, Fresno State 176
Fresno State 4, West Texas A&M 3 (West Texas A&M eliminated)
Morehead State 4, Lindenwood 2
Lindenwood 4, Morehead State 0 (Morehead State eliminated)
Finals (Best-of-three Baker games, winner take all)
Lindenwood 2, Fresno State 0
Game 1 - Lindenwood 189, Fresno State 185;
Game 2 - Lindenwood 218, Fresno State 176
Wichita state ends 11-year drought, wins women's national title at 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
A year after suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the national championship match, Wichita State junior Caroline Lagrange can now appreciate how that loss made her and her teammates stronger.Lagrange, the reigning Canadian national amateur champion, struck on all four of her attempts Saturday as Wichita State turned back West Texas A&M 2-0 in the in the best-of-three Baker-games, women's final at the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, at the The Cherry Bowl.
"Last year made us realize we had to work harder," said Lagrange, the Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Quebec, native. "I wasn't nervous at all. I'm here to make shots and I'm really proud of myself and our team. This feels unreal."
It is the record seventh national championship but first since 1994 for the Shockers, who were participating in the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships for the 30th time in the event's 31-year history. Pikeville defeated Wichita State in the 2004 IBC women's final.
"We've been so close for such a long time now; we just couldn't get over the hump," said Wichita State coach Mark Lewis, who directed the Shockers to their third finals appearance in the last four years. "This was an amazing team effort and a great way for our seniors to go out."
The Shockers posted seven strikes - including a pair from Lagrange and junior Clara Guerrero, Armenia, Colombia, on their way a 217-176 victory in Game 1.
Wichita State overcame four open frames in Game 2 with six strikes - including three straight from junior Olivia Sandham, Wichita, Kan.; senior substitute bowler Samantha Wong, Calgary, Alberta; and Lagrange in the seventh, eighth and ninth frames, respectively - to clinch the national championship with a 176-169 victory.
Manns, the 2004-05 National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association Most Valuable Player and Bowling Writers Association of America Player of the Year, was named women's IBC Linds World Impex MVP - receiving a $1,000 scholarship.
Other members of the Shockers are senior Cathy Westberg, Sioux Falls, S.D.; junior Ruth Papa, Carlsbad, Calif.; junior Diana Leal, Bogota, Colombia; sophomore Felicia Wong, Calgary, Alberta; freshman Jennifer Wright, Columbia, S.C.; freshman Emily Maier, Sparks, Nev.; and Chelsie Bahr, Topeka, Kan.
Joining Manns on the women's All-Tournament Team were Morehead State sophomore Lindsey Coulles (MVP runner-up), West Texas A&M senior Tina Stickney, Central Florida junior Stefanie Nation and Western Illinois senior Whitney Cox.
2005 IBC Women's Division Championship Round
Semi-finals (Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination)
Western Illinois 4, Wichita State 2
Wichita State 4, Western Illinois 0
West Texas A&M 4, Pikeville 0
West Texas A&M 4, Pikeville 0 (Pikeville eliminated)
Finals (Best-of-three Baker games, winner take all)
Wichita State 2, West Texas A&M 0
Game 1 - Wichita State 217, West Texas A&M 176;
Game 2 - Wichita State 176, West Texas A&M 169
Western Illinois 4, Wichita State 2
Wichita State 4, Western Illinois 0
West Texas A&M 4, Pikeville 0
West Texas A&M 4, Pikeville 0 (Pikeville eliminated)
Finals (Best-of-three Baker games, winner take all)
Wichita State 2, West Texas A&M 0
Game 1 - Wichita State 217, West Texas A&M 176;
Game 2 - Wichita State 176, West Texas A&M 169
Semifinals set at 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
Women's finalists from 2004 undefeated along with Fresno State, Lindenwood men
The two teams met in the women's championship a year ago. With one day left in the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, Pikeville College and Wichita State University are on a collision course to vie for the national championship again.Pikeville, winner of the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, and top-ranked Wichita State both went undefeated in match play Friday at The Cherry Bowl to advance to the semifinals.
The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is the pinnacle event of the college bowling season. The IBC brings together the top 16 men's and top 16 women's teams in the country to compete for national titles on national television (College Sports Television).
Pikeville, seeded No. 7 after Thursday's qualifying, made quick work of its best-of-seven, double-elimination opponents - defeating No. 10 Lindenwood 4-0, No. 15 Missouri Baptist 4-0 and No. 3 West Texas A&M 4-1. The Bears, who are looking to become the first women's team to repeat since West Texas State in 1988, will face that same school (now known as West Texas A&M) in Saturday's semifinals beginning at 9 a.m.
No. 1-seeded Wichita State, going for its seventh IBC title, got past No. 16 Erie Community College 4-1, No. 9 McKendree 4.5-2.5 and No. 4 Morehead State 4-2. The Shockers will face No. 5 Western Illinois, which eliminated Morehead State to advance to the semifinals for the second straight year.
Pikeville and Wichita State only need to defeat their semifinal opponents once to advance to the women's championship, which is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
In the men's division, No. 8-seeded Fresno State and No. 14-seeded Lindenwood went undefeated Friday and will need to be defeated twice by their semifinal opponents to be denied a berth in the men's championship, slated for 1 p.m.
Fresno State, ranked No. 1 in the nation, defeated No. 9 Vincennes 4.5-2.5, No. 1 seed and defending champion Kansas 4-2 and No. 12 seed West Texas A&M 4-2. The Bulldogs will face No. 12 West Texas A&M in the semifinals.
Lindenwood got past No. 3 Wichita State 4-3, No. 6 seed Nebraska 4-1 and No. 2 seed Morehead State 4-2 - advancing to the semifinals where the Lions again will face Morehead State. The Eagles rallied from two games down to eliminate Nebraska in the fifth round.
In the third round, IBC newcomer Newman, seeded fifth, ended Kansas' hopes of a repeat with a 4-1 victory, while No. 4 seed Western Illinois was eliminated by Vincennes 4.5-3.5.
The first five match play rounds in the best-of-seven Baker game, double-elimination format were contested Friday. Semifinals in both men's and women's divisions are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, with the championship matches to follow later in the day - men's at 1 p.m. and women's at 2:45 p.m.
2005 IBC Men - Friday's Match Play Results (Seeds in parentheses)
Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination
MEN First Round:
(1) Kansas 4, (16) Toledo 3
(8) Fresno State 4.5, (9) Vincennes 2.5
(12) West Texas A&M 4.5, (5) Newman 3.5
(4) Western Illinois 4, (13) Pikeville 2
(2) Morehead State 4, (15) UNLV 3
(10) Saginaw Valley State 4, (7) Erie CC 3
(6) Nebraska 4, (11) Penn State 2
(14) Lindenwood 4, (3) Wichita State 3
MEN Second Round:
(8) Fresno State 4, (1) Kansas 2
(12) West Texas A&M 4, (4) Western Illinois 1
(9) Vincennes 4, (16) Toledo 2 (Toledo eliminated)
(5) Newman 4, (13) Pikeville 3 (Newman eliminated)
(2) Morehead State 4, (10) Saginaw Valley State 1
(14) Lindenwood 4, (6) Nebraska 1
(7) Erie CC 4, (15) UNLV 0 (UNLV eliminated)
(3) Wichita State 4, (11) Penn State 1 (Penn State eliminated)
MEN Third Round:
(8) Fresno State 4, (12) West Texas A&M 2
(9) Vincennes 4.5, (4) Western Illinois 3.5 (Western Illinois eliminated)
(5) Newman 4, (1) Kansas 1 (Kansas eliminated)
(14) Lindenwood 4, (2) Morehead State 2
(6) Nebraska 4, (7) Erie CC 1 (Erie CC eliminated)
(3) Wichita State 4, (10) Saginaw Valley State 2 (Saginaw Valley State eliminated)
MEN Fourth Round:
(5) Newman 4, (9) Vincennes 2 (Vincennes eliminated)
(6) Nebraska 4, (3) Wichita State 2 (Wichita State eliminated)
MEN Fifth Round:
(12) West Texas A&M 4, (5) Newman 2 (Newman eliminated)
(2) Morehead State 4, (6) Nebraska 2 (Nebraska eliminated)
MEN Semi-finals:
(Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination)
(8) Fresno State vs. (12) West Texas A&M
(14) Lindenwood vs. (2) Morehead State
*If necessary, the semifinals will have a second Best-of-seven Baker match under double-elimination format.
MEN Championship Match:
(Best-of-3 Baker games, winner take all)
(1) Kansas 4, (16) Toledo 3
(8) Fresno State 4.5, (9) Vincennes 2.5
(12) West Texas A&M 4.5, (5) Newman 3.5
(4) Western Illinois 4, (13) Pikeville 2
(2) Morehead State 4, (15) UNLV 3
(10) Saginaw Valley State 4, (7) Erie CC 3
(6) Nebraska 4, (11) Penn State 2
(14) Lindenwood 4, (3) Wichita State 3
MEN Second Round:
(8) Fresno State 4, (1) Kansas 2
(12) West Texas A&M 4, (4) Western Illinois 1
(9) Vincennes 4, (16) Toledo 2 (Toledo eliminated)
(5) Newman 4, (13) Pikeville 3 (Newman eliminated)
(2) Morehead State 4, (10) Saginaw Valley State 1
(14) Lindenwood 4, (6) Nebraska 1
(7) Erie CC 4, (15) UNLV 0 (UNLV eliminated)
(3) Wichita State 4, (11) Penn State 1 (Penn State eliminated)
MEN Third Round:
(8) Fresno State 4, (12) West Texas A&M 2
(9) Vincennes 4.5, (4) Western Illinois 3.5 (Western Illinois eliminated)
(5) Newman 4, (1) Kansas 1 (Kansas eliminated)
(14) Lindenwood 4, (2) Morehead State 2
(6) Nebraska 4, (7) Erie CC 1 (Erie CC eliminated)
(3) Wichita State 4, (10) Saginaw Valley State 2 (Saginaw Valley State eliminated)
MEN Fourth Round:
(5) Newman 4, (9) Vincennes 2 (Vincennes eliminated)
(6) Nebraska 4, (3) Wichita State 2 (Wichita State eliminated)
MEN Fifth Round:
(12) West Texas A&M 4, (5) Newman 2 (Newman eliminated)
(2) Morehead State 4, (6) Nebraska 2 (Nebraska eliminated)
MEN Semi-finals:
(Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination)
(8) Fresno State vs. (12) West Texas A&M
(14) Lindenwood vs. (2) Morehead State
*If necessary, the semifinals will have a second Best-of-seven Baker match under double-elimination format.
MEN Championship Match:
(Best-of-3 Baker games, winner take all)
2005 IBC Women - Friday's Match Play Results (Seeds in parentheses)
Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination
WOMEN First Round:
(1) Wichita State 4, (16) Erie CC 1
(9) McKendree 4, (8) Maryland-Eastern Shore 1
(12) Kansas 4, (5) Western Illinois 3
(4) Morehead State 4, (13) Penn State 3
(15) Missouri Baptist 4, (2) Fresno State 0
(7) Pikeville 4, (10) Lindenwood 0
(6) Central Florida 4, (11) Purdue 3
(3) West Texas A&M 4, (14) Newman 2
WOMEN Second Round:
(1) Wichita State 4.5, (9) McKendree 2.5
(4) Morehead State 4, (12) Kansas 2
(16) Erie CC 4, (8) Maryland-Eastern Shore 2 (Maryland-Eastern Shore eliminated)
(5) Western Illinois 4, (13) Penn State 3 (Penn State eliminated)
(7) Pikeville 4, (15) Missouri Baptist 0
(3) West Texas A&M 4, (6) Central Florida 3
(2) Fresno State 4, (10) Lindenwood 3 (Lindenwood eliminated)
(14) Newman 4, (11) Purdue 3 (Purdue eliminated)
WOMEN Third Round:
(1) Wichita State 4, (4) Morehead State 2
(12) Kansas 4, (16) Erie CC 0 (Erie CC eliminated)
(5) Western Illinois 4.5, (9) McKendree 3.5 (McKendree eliminated)
(7) Pikeville 4, (3) West Texas A&M 1
(6) Central Florida 4, (2) Fresno State 3 (Fresno State eliminated)
(15) Missouri Baptist 4, (14) Newman 1 (Newman eliminated)
WOMEN Fourth Round:
(5) Western Illinois 4, (12) Kansas 1 (Kansas eliminated)
(6) Central Florida 4, (15) Missouri Baptist 2 (Missouri Baptist eliminated)
WOMEN Fifth Round:
(5) Western Illinois 4, (4) Morehead State 2 (Morehead State eliminated)
(3) West Texas A&M 4, (6) Central Florida 3 (Central Florida eliminated)
WOMEN Semi-finals:
(Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination)
(1) Wichita State vs. (5) Western Illinois
(7) Pikeville vs. (3) West Texas A&M
*If necessary, the semifinals will have a second Best-of-seven Baker match under double-elimination format.
WOMEN Championship Match:
(Best-of-3 Baker games, winner take all)
(1) Wichita State 4, (16) Erie CC 1
(9) McKendree 4, (8) Maryland-Eastern Shore 1
(12) Kansas 4, (5) Western Illinois 3
(4) Morehead State 4, (13) Penn State 3
(15) Missouri Baptist 4, (2) Fresno State 0
(7) Pikeville 4, (10) Lindenwood 0
(6) Central Florida 4, (11) Purdue 3
(3) West Texas A&M 4, (14) Newman 2
WOMEN Second Round:
(1) Wichita State 4.5, (9) McKendree 2.5
(4) Morehead State 4, (12) Kansas 2
(16) Erie CC 4, (8) Maryland-Eastern Shore 2 (Maryland-Eastern Shore eliminated)
(5) Western Illinois 4, (13) Penn State 3 (Penn State eliminated)
(7) Pikeville 4, (15) Missouri Baptist 0
(3) West Texas A&M 4, (6) Central Florida 3
(2) Fresno State 4, (10) Lindenwood 3 (Lindenwood eliminated)
(14) Newman 4, (11) Purdue 3 (Purdue eliminated)
WOMEN Third Round:
(1) Wichita State 4, (4) Morehead State 2
(12) Kansas 4, (16) Erie CC 0 (Erie CC eliminated)
(5) Western Illinois 4.5, (9) McKendree 3.5 (McKendree eliminated)
(7) Pikeville 4, (3) West Texas A&M 1
(6) Central Florida 4, (2) Fresno State 3 (Fresno State eliminated)
(15) Missouri Baptist 4, (14) Newman 1 (Newman eliminated)
WOMEN Fourth Round:
(5) Western Illinois 4, (12) Kansas 1 (Kansas eliminated)
(6) Central Florida 4, (15) Missouri Baptist 2 (Missouri Baptist eliminated)
WOMEN Fifth Round:
(5) Western Illinois 4, (4) Morehead State 2 (Morehead State eliminated)
(3) West Texas A&M 4, (6) Central Florida 3 (Central Florida eliminated)
WOMEN Semi-finals:
(Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination)
(1) Wichita State vs. (5) Western Illinois
(7) Pikeville vs. (3) West Texas A&M
*If necessary, the semifinals will have a second Best-of-seven Baker match under double-elimination format.
WOMEN Championship Match:
(Best-of-3 Baker games, winner take all)
Kansas men, Wichita state women earn top seeds at 2005 IBC
Defending champion Jayhawks stay hot at premier College Bowling Championships
Defending men's champion, the University of Kansas, and the Wichita State women's team each earned No. 1 seeds for match play after Thursday's qualifying round at the 2005 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships, a United States Bowling Congress Event, at The Cherry Bowl. The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is the pinnacle event of the college bowling season. The IBC brings together the top 16 men's and top 16 women's teams in the country to compete for national titles on national television (College Sports Television).
The Jayhawks, who defeated Saginaw Valley State for the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships title, picked up were they left off by posting a 6,425 total over 32 Baker games - a 200.78 average. Kansas, which had a high game of 259, will face No. 16 seed Toledo in the first round of the double-elimination, match play competition, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
"We felt great today. This was one of the best days we've bowled together all year," said Kansas junior Rhino Page, the 2004 Intercollegiate Bowling Championships Most Valuable Player. "We were communicating really well with each other, making the proper moves and adjustments right away."
Morehead State claimed the No. 2 seed in the women's division with a 6,231 total over 32 games. Wichita State finished with 6,210 to take the No. 3 seed by one pin over Western Illinois. The No. 4-seeded Leathernecks will face No. 13 seed Pikeville in the first round.
In the women's division, Wichita State posted a 6,192 total over 32 Baker games, a 193.5 average. The Shockers, who were runners-up at the 2004 IBC, will face No. 16-seeded Erie Community College in the first round of the double-elimination, match play competition, which also begins Friday at 9:30 a.m.
"This is a challenging surface and can wear you out. I thought we bowled pretty well for the most part," said Wichita State coach Mark Lewis, whose team clinched the top seed for the second straight year. "You don't win or lose anything today, but you can put yourself in a tough position with a tough draw if you don't perform. We set ourselves up pretty well."
Fresno State earned the No. 2 seed in the women's division with a 6,022 total over 32 games, while West Texas A&M finished with 5,986 to edge Morehead State by 12 pins for the No. 3 seed. Western Illinois earned the No. 5 seed and will face 12th-seeded Kansas in the first round.
Both Kansas and Wichita State will receive the USBC Sport Bowling Crystal Pin Award prior to Friday's competition for being the high qualifying team. The Intercollegiate Bowling Championships is contested on the challenging Sport Bowling lane conditions, which require bowlers to rely on accuracy, ability to read lanes and spare shooting skills. Visit SportBowling.com for more information.
The first five match play rounds in the best-of-7 Baker game, double-elimination format will be contested Friday. Semifinals in both men's and women's divisions are scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, with the championship matches to follow later in the day - men's at 1 p.m. and women's at 2:45 p.m.
2005 IBC Qualifying Results - Final after 32 Baker games
MEN:
1. Kansas 6,425; 2. Morehead State 6,231; 3. Wichita State 6,210; 4. Western Illinois 6,209; 5. Newman 6,057; 6. Nebraska 6,051; 7. Erie CC 6,011; 8. Fresno State 5,986; 9. Vincennes 5,939; 10. Saginaw Valley State 5,930; 11. Penn State 5,820; 12. West Texas A&M 5,714; 13. Pikeville 5,691; 14. Lindenwood 5,690; 15. UNLV 5,609; 16. Toledo 5,535.
WOMEN:
1. Wichita State 6,192; 2. Fresno State 6,022; 3. West Texas A&M 5,986; 4. Morehead State 5,974; 5. Western Illinois 5,858; 6. Central Florida 5,827; 7. Pikeville 5,814; 8. Maryland-Eastern Shore 5,809; 9. McKendree 5,788; 10. Lindenwood 5,698; 11. Purdue 5,608; 12. Kansas 5,595; 13. Penn State 5,515; 14. Newman 5,476; 15. Missouri Baptist 5,367; 16. Erie CC 4,987.
1. Kansas 6,425; 2. Morehead State 6,231; 3. Wichita State 6,210; 4. Western Illinois 6,209; 5. Newman 6,057; 6. Nebraska 6,051; 7. Erie CC 6,011; 8. Fresno State 5,986; 9. Vincennes 5,939; 10. Saginaw Valley State 5,930; 11. Penn State 5,820; 12. West Texas A&M 5,714; 13. Pikeville 5,691; 14. Lindenwood 5,690; 15. UNLV 5,609; 16. Toledo 5,535.
WOMEN:
1. Wichita State 6,192; 2. Fresno State 6,022; 3. West Texas A&M 5,986; 4. Morehead State 5,974; 5. Western Illinois 5,858; 6. Central Florida 5,827; 7. Pikeville 5,814; 8. Maryland-Eastern Shore 5,809; 9. McKendree 5,788; 10. Lindenwood 5,698; 11. Purdue 5,608; 12. Kansas 5,595; 13. Penn State 5,515; 14. Newman 5,476; 15. Missouri Baptist 5,367; 16. Erie CC 4,987.
Intercollegiate Bowling Championships
Match Play Schedule (Seeds in parentheses)
Best-of-seven Baker games, double-elimination
MEN:
Match 1 - (1) Kansas vs. (16) Toledo
Match 2 - (8) Fresno State vs. (9) Vincennes
Match 3 - (5) Newman vs. (12) West Texas A&M
Match 4 - (4) Western Illinois vs. (13) Pikeville
Match 5 - (2) Morehead State vs. (15) UNLV
Match 6 - (7) Erie CC vs. (10) Saginaw Valley State
Match 7 - (6) Nebraska vs. (11) Penn State
Match 8 - (3) Wichita State vs. (14) Lindenwood
WOMEN:
Match 1 - (1) Wichita State vs. (16) Erie CC
Match 2 - (8) Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. (9) McKendree
Match 3 - (5) Western Illinois vs. (12) Kansas
Match 4 - (4) Morehead State vs. (13) Penn State
Match 5 - (2) Fresno State vs. (15) Missouri Baptist
Match 6 - (7) Pikeville vs. (10) Lindenwood
Match 7 - (6) Central Florida vs. (11) Purdue
Match 8 - (3) West Texas A&M vs. (14) Newman
Match 1 - (1) Kansas vs. (16) Toledo
Match 2 - (8) Fresno State vs. (9) Vincennes
Match 3 - (5) Newman vs. (12) West Texas A&M
Match 4 - (4) Western Illinois vs. (13) Pikeville
Match 5 - (2) Morehead State vs. (15) UNLV
Match 6 - (7) Erie CC vs. (10) Saginaw Valley State
Match 7 - (6) Nebraska vs. (11) Penn State
Match 8 - (3) Wichita State vs. (14) Lindenwood
WOMEN:
Match 1 - (1) Wichita State vs. (16) Erie CC
Match 2 - (8) Maryland-Eastern Shore vs. (9) McKendree
Match 3 - (5) Western Illinois vs. (12) Kansas
Match 4 - (4) Morehead State vs. (13) Penn State
Match 5 - (2) Fresno State vs. (15) Missouri Baptist
Match 6 - (7) Pikeville vs. (10) Lindenwood
Match 7 - (6) Central Florida vs. (11) Purdue
Match 8 - (3) West Texas A&M vs. (14) Newman