HOWELL, N.J. – The Maryville women's bowling team concluded the 2024 portion of it's schedule over the weekend, placing sixth among a tough field at the Garden State Classic. The Saints overall went 9-4, scoring a total pinfall of 13,446, averaging 200.7 as a squad.
 
Individually, Kaitlyn Cavender was the leader among the Saints, finishing 14^th overall in the field of 137. The senior from New Baltimore, Mich. carried an average of 207 over her five games, with a high game of 227 in her second game. Siyah Sweeny and Morgan Brunner were not far behind as the pair finished back-to-back in 22nd and 23^rd, each averaging just under 200 over the weekend.
 
 INS & OUTS
Friday Baker play saw the Saints leave in sixth place, rolling to a 4-1 record, with the biggest win coming in the teams fourth match of the day where they knocked off No. 6-ranked North Carolina A&T State 992-947.
 
The Saints carried the positive energy in Saturday traditional play, scoring back to back wins to start the day, including a 1006-811 domination of Adelphi. A close match that did not go the Saints' way against No. 20 FDU didn't shake the team as they rattled off a 988-891 win over No. 10 Duquesne just a match later. A final 938-898 win over Monmouth, the host of the tournament, left Maryville fifth heading into bracket play.
 
The Saints began bracket action with a familiar foe in North Carolina A&T State, sweeping the Aggies in their second meeting in the Garden State. Losses to No. 4 Vanderbilt and No. 12 Mount St. Mary's ended the weekend for the Saints.
 
UP NEXT
The Saints have a healthy break before they return to action as they will not see hardwood until Jan. 17-19 when they once again head towards the east coast. The Saints will next battle the Northeast Classic out of New Castle, Del.