The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Friday, November 16
Montgomery, Ala.
ALL DAY
UAB
vs
Hornet Classic
UAB Set to Defend Title at Hornet Classic
11/15/2018 6:22:00β―PM | Women's Bowling
BIRMINGHAM β Coming off what is arguably the program's best tournament win at its first-ever MEAC event, the No. 16 UAB bowling team makes the short trip down I-65 this weekend to defend its title at the Hornet Classic hosted by Alabama State.
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Last season, the Blazers left Montgomery with hardware in hand after posting a 10-1 overall record in the state capital, including back-to-back wins over Lincoln Memorial to secure the tournament title.
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Junior Taylor Russell was named to the All-Tournament Team at last season's after winning the individual title by 37-pins over Justine Brookover of Lincoln Memorial.
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This year's edition of the Blazers is off to a red hot start, coming off a victory at their first MEAC Tournament and is currently boasting a 24-12 overall record. The team has also finished inside the top 10 of every tournament it has competed in this fall.
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Leading the way for UAB is Caitlin Cunningham, who entering the MEAC event led the team with four 200+ games and an average of 202.50. She also became UAB's first-ever Bowler of the Week entering last weekend's competition after her exceptional efforts at the Kat Klash Classic.
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Cunningham will be joined in Montgomery by Russell, Rachel Strogin, Samantha Johnson, Annie Hurley, Jamie Krasnigor, Hallie Herring, Cameron Snyder, Elise London and Morgan Mullinax.
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Competition begins on Friday at 8:45 a.m. with teams competing in five Baker matches, with Traditional matches following on Saturday beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday will feature a best of seven Baker matches in bracket play.
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Joining the Blazers on the lanes at the event are host Alabama State, Alabama A&M, Florida A&M, Grambling State, Jackson State, Louisiana Tech and Southern.
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For more information on the UAB bowling team, follow the Blazers on Instagram and Twitter (@UAB_Bowl) or like them on Facebook (Facebook.com/UABBOWL).
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For more on all Blazer sports teams follow the official social media accounts of UAB Athletics on Twitter (@UAB_Athletics), on Facebook (Facebook.com/UAB.Blazers), on Instagram (@uab_athletics).
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Last season, the Blazers left Montgomery with hardware in hand after posting a 10-1 overall record in the state capital, including back-to-back wins over Lincoln Memorial to secure the tournament title.
Β
Junior Taylor Russell was named to the All-Tournament Team at last season's after winning the individual title by 37-pins over Justine Brookover of Lincoln Memorial.
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This year's edition of the Blazers is off to a red hot start, coming off a victory at their first MEAC Tournament and is currently boasting a 24-12 overall record. The team has also finished inside the top 10 of every tournament it has competed in this fall.
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Leading the way for UAB is Caitlin Cunningham, who entering the MEAC event led the team with four 200+ games and an average of 202.50. She also became UAB's first-ever Bowler of the Week entering last weekend's competition after her exceptional efforts at the Kat Klash Classic.
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Cunningham will be joined in Montgomery by Russell, Rachel Strogin, Samantha Johnson, Annie Hurley, Jamie Krasnigor, Hallie Herring, Cameron Snyder, Elise London and Morgan Mullinax.
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Competition begins on Friday at 8:45 a.m. with teams competing in five Baker matches, with Traditional matches following on Saturday beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday will feature a best of seven Baker matches in bracket play.
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Joining the Blazers on the lanes at the event are host Alabama State, Alabama A&M, Florida A&M, Grambling State, Jackson State, Louisiana Tech and Southern.
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For more information on the UAB bowling team, follow the Blazers on Instagram and Twitter (@UAB_Bowl) or like them on Facebook (Facebook.com/UABBOWL).
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For more on all Blazer sports teams follow the official social media accounts of UAB Athletics on Twitter (@UAB_Athletics), on Facebook (Facebook.com/UAB.Blazers), on Instagram (@uab_athletics).
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