Marian University women’s bowling fell to No. 3 Youngstown State and No. 6 Nebraska in its first trip to the NCAA Tournament.

MATCH 1 (No. 3 YOUNGSTOWN STATE)

• Marian hung tough with the top team of the Lansing Regional, No. 3 Youngstown State, only falling 900-830 in the traditional play.
• The Sabres played with the Penguins but a tough 10th frame saw Marian finish with only 74 pins.
• Marian had a quick start in the Baker total pinfall defeating the Penguins in game one to take a 20-pin advantage.
• The Sabres still held a lead after the second game, but a strong third game saw Youngstown State take the lead for good.
• The Penguins would go on to secure a sweep with a 975-929 victory.

MATCH 2 (No. 6 NEBRASKA)

• Marian bowled a better traditional game against the Huskers but Nebraska had a big match to defeat the Sabres 1,032-872.
• Using that momentum, Nebraska quickly found themselves ahead by 99 pins after the first three games of Baker total pinfall.
• Marian was able to cut that deficit down to 44 pins after winning the fourth game 203-148.
• The Sabre rally would come up short, however, after Nebraska won the final Baker game to put the final at 899-843.

	Senior Jenna Betts had the best traditional game for Marian between the two matches with a 192 against Nebraska.
	Junior Brenna Schiekiera led the way for Marian against Youngstown State with a 180.
	Freshman Abby Giddings had a 167 against Youngstown State and a 171 against Nebraska.