PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Daemen women's bowling team opened the first of three days of action at the Duquesne Invite on Friday, competing in five Baker Format matches. 

The Wildcats began the day falling to Mercyhurst, 1007-844. The Wildcats then dropped a match to Adelphi, 1037-897. Daemen earned its first tournament win by defeating Howard, 897-736. The team then fell to Maryland Eastern Shore (988-895) before wrapping up the day with a loss to Coppin State, 891-809.

Match 1 - Mercyhurst 1007, Daemen 844
Match 2 - Adelphi 1037, Daemen 897
Match 3 - Daemen 897, Howard 736
Match 4 - Maryland Eastern Shore 988, Daemen 895
Match 5 - Coppin State 891, Daemen 809 

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The Wildcats continue the tournament with traditional play on Saturday. Daemen will compete in a blind round (total pinfall counts), then face off against Duquesne, Mercyhurst, Adelphi, and Howard. 

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