ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Bowie State women's bowling team (24-35, 18-18 CIAA, 5-7 North) competed at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Round-Up, hosted by the Bulldogs at the Annapolis Bowling Center, facing Johnson C. Smith University, Fayetteville State University, Shaw University and Livingstone College in a three-day mix of traditional and Baker formats.

BSU opened competition in traditional team play, dropping a narrow 637–643 decision to Johnson C. Smith before falling to Fayetteville State (695–940), Shaw (655–687), and Livingstone (655–660). In Baker's play, the Bulldogs secured a key win over Johnson C. Smith, 682–673. Jessica Watts and Arianna Clayton led BSU on day one with matching high games of 191.

On day two, the Bulldogs continued traditional play, falling to FSU (567–1076) and SU (624–760). Bowie State responded with a strong 839–669 victory over LC before closing the day with a 681–702 loss to JCSU. Clayton highlighted the day with the team's top individual performance of the weekend, rolling a 266 against Livingstone.

In Baker competition, the Bulldogs battled but came up short in three straight matches, falling to Fayetteville State (776–996), Shaw (725–727), and Livingstone (796–820).

The Bulldogs closed the Round-Up on the final day in Baker play, dropping contests to Fayetteville State (776–996), Shaw (725–727) and Livingstone (796–820).

Up Next
Bowie State will return to action Friday, Mar. 13, through Sunday, Mar. 15, to compete in the CIAA North/South Event III hosted by Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, N.C.

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