The Aurora University women’s bowling team will bowl for the 2023-2024 CCIW Tournament Championship on Sunday, March 24 after a pair of 2-1 wins on day one on Saturday, March 23. AU defeated #2 Carthage College and #1 Marian University both by 2-1 scores. In the win over Carthage the Spartans set a school record in Bake format with a 1,057.
First Round Score: #3 Aurora University 2, #3 Carthage College 1
Second Round Score: #3 Aurora University 2, #1 Marian University 1
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
First Round – Carthage
– In the traditional scoring match-up to start the first round, AU fell 873-832.
– AU responded in the baker round with a 1,057 to 815.
– The 1,057 score set a new AU record in a Baker match.
– In the rubber match, best of seven format, AU dominated with a 4-0 victory to advance.
Second Round – Marian
– AU again dropped the traditional match, falling 960-844.
– Once again the AU women responded with a strong 1,027-973 win.
– In the winner take all best of seven, AU defeated the Sabres 4-2.
— The win moves AU to the championship round.
Next action for the Spartan women’s bowling team comes on Sunday, March 24 on the second and final day of the 2023-2024 CCIW Tournament. AU is the last unbeaten team in the double elimination tournament. AU will take on the winner of Marian University and Carthage College for a chance to win the CCIW Tournament title and a bid into the 2023-2024 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championship.
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