NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The Sacred Heart University women's bowling team went an impressive 6-1 at the first Northeast Conference (NEC) meet of the season on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-12. 

On Saturday, the Pioneers went a perfect 3-0 with wins over Wagner, LIU and Niagara. SHU maintained an average score of 183.6 per game over the three victories. 

After dropping a close 942-919 decision to Merrimack to open play Sunday, the Pios bounced back with three big wins. Sacred Heart bested SFU, FDU and Duquesne to finish tied for the best record at the meet. The Pioneers' best game came against FDU, scoring a tournament-best 1,017 to the Knights' 879. 

Leading the Pioneers were first years Karleigh LeMondn and Madilyn Yockel with averages of 191.00 and 188.83, respectively. Both played in a team-high six of seven matches. 

Molly Chiesa, Morgan Brunet and Hannah Manetta also had stellar weekends. Chiesa held a 185.50 average over four matches, while Brunet averaged an 182.20 score over five matches. Manetta participated in six matches and held an 181.50 average. 

The Pioneers will have the rest of the month off, as they will next compete at the second NEC meet of the season on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

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Traditional Format
Match 1: 861-726 Win vs. Wagner
Starting lineup: Morgan Brunet, Rachel Glowniak, Molly Chiesa, Paige Donovan, Hannah Manetta
 
Match 2: 943-851 Win vs. LIU
Starting lineup: Morgan Brunet, Madilyn Yockel, Paige Donovan, Hannah Manetta, Karleigh LeMond

Match 3: 950 878 Win vs. Niagara 
Starting lineup: Morgan Brunet, Madilyn Yockel, Paige Donovan, Hannah Manetta, Karleigh LeMond
 
Match 4: 942-919 Loss vs. Merrimack
Starting lineup: Morgan Brunet, Madilyn Yockel, Paige Donovan, Hannah Manetta, Karleigh LeMond

Match 5: 892-880 Win vs. SFU
Starting lineup: Morgan Brunet, Madilyn Yockel, Molly Chiesa, Hannah Manetta, Karleigh LeMond

Match 6: 1,017-879 Win vs. FDU
Starting lineup: Rachel Glowniak, Madilyn Yockel, Molly Chiesa, Karleigh LeMond, Megan Prettyman
 
Match 7: 944-894 Win vs. Duquesne
Starting lineup: Rachel Glowniak, Madilyn Yockel, Molly Chiesa, Hannah Manetta, Karleigh LeMond