BOWIE, Md. – Senior Shayla Lightfoot (Henrico, Va.) is ranked one of the NCAA's best bowlers in terms of average according to the latest individual statistics. Lightfoot ranks 6th overall with a 228.0 average for the 28-7 Bowie State Lady Bulldogs.
 
Lightfoot has a total pin count of 3,156 that includes a high-game of 266.
 
Lighfoot's career accolades include Team Rookie of the Year (2011-2012), All-CIAA (2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014), CIAA Bowler of the Year (2013), Team Most Valuable (2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014), BSU Female Student-Athlete of the Year (2012-2013), CIAA All-Tournament Team (2013 and 2014) and CIAA Tournament MVP (2013).
 
Bowie State bowling returns to competition this weekend (January 16-18) hosting the Fred and Edwina Underwood Lady Bulldogs Classic at the AMF Laurel Lanes. Participating teams include Coppin State University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Hampton University, Howard University, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University.