Michelle Feldman of Auburn, NY (pictured left) led the PBA Women's Series, sponsored by the U.S. Bowling Congress (USBC), after the match play round at the PBA Viper Championship to earn her spot in the championship match live on ESPN Sunday at 1 p.m. EST.

Feldman finished won seven of her nine matches in match play and finished with 5208 pins and an average of 217.30 for 23 games.

"Actually I was surprised I did as well as I did," Feldman said. "Yesterday, bowling across from the men is easier for me because I kind of go with them. Not that I didn’t bowl well today, but I’m a little more left than the women and it’s a lot easier."

In the title match, Feldman will meet Stefanie Nation (right), Miami, Fla., who took the No. 2 seed with 5079 (211.70) pinfall total including a match play record.

"It’s indescribable, it's overwhelming," Nation said. "I really can't put in into words. I definitely had to work hard today to get there. I'm excited. I've always wanted to be on the professional women's tour. It didn't really exist when I thought I could get there. I just want to make the best of it and bring home the title."

Diandra Asbaty (left), Chicago, who barely made the first cut in 10th position, won all but one match to jump from 10th to third place with 5034, just 45 pins short to make the show. Qualifying leader Shannon Pluhowsky, Phoenix, slipped to fourth place with 4993 after going 4-5 in match play.

The live ESPN-televised finals take place Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. EST. The women’s championship match featuring Feldman and Nation will take place prior to the men’s championship match.