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Kaitlyn Knopp Bowls at AMCC Round Robin
Kyle Storti

Women's Bowling By Marisa Lombardo (Assistant AD for Athletic Communications)

Alvernia Goes 1-1 at Day One of AMCC Championship

Pittsburgh, Pa. (March 20, 2026) - Alvernia Women's Bowling went 1-1 on day one of the 2026 AMCC Championship, advancing to the second round of the championship hosted at Pine Plaza Lanes in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The Golden Wolves, who entered the six-team tournament as the No. 3 seed, started their day off with a win over No. 6 Pitt Bradford. Alvernia then fell to No. 2 William Smith in the second round of play on Friday. Alvernia advanced to Saturday's round three of action with its 1-1 performance on Friday.

In round one of the day, Alvernia swept Pitt Bradford, 2-0. The Golden Wolves earned an 880-734 win in traditional play before picking up an 843-762 win in Baker play. Kaitlyn Knopp led Alvernia in traditional play with a round of 200. In the five rounds of Baker play, Bradford took the first game by just five pins, but Alvernia came back and won game two by 40 and game three by 12. Alvernia took the final two games, 171-148 and 149-137. Alvernia finished with a total Baker score of 843 to Bradford's 762.

Alvernia advanced on to round two of the day and faced No. 2 William Smith. William Smith was powered by a round of 247 from Colleen Jump that led the Herons to a team score of 967. That 967 bettered Alvernia's 780. Alvernia was led by a 200 from Lacey Slaymaker. In Baker play, Alvernia took game one by a score of 186-175. The Herons took the next three games before Alvernia closed out the match with a game five win, 191-179. But, William Smith downed Alvernia by 40 total pins, 864-824.

With the loss, Alvernia must win its first match of the day on Saturday morning. Alvernia will face No. 5 Hilbert tomorrow morning. If Alvernia wins, it will face the winner of William Smith vs. top-seeded Saint Vincent. 

 
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Players Mentioned

Kaitlyn Knopp

#21 Kaitlyn Knopp

Sophomore
Lacey Slaymaker

#10 Lacey Slaymaker

Junior

Players Mentioned

Kaitlyn Knopp

#21 Kaitlyn Knopp

Sophomore
Lacey Slaymaker

#10 Lacey Slaymaker

Junior