BOWIE, Md. — Lincoln University bowling had a remarkable day as the program set a program record with wins in a season and two bowlers surpassed 200.

With victories over Saint Paul's College and Virginia State, LU improved its record to 17-49. Last year, Lincoln's 15-win effort set the standard for wins a year.

Tahirah Stewart (Brooklyn, NY/South Shore) bowled a 216 versus Saint Paul's College, the third highest total in school history. She owns the three marks, but this was a season high for the Lady Lions.

“The team is improving by a lot every year because we have some new girls and the old teammates who are also improving,” Stewart said. “We have a really good team this year, and we're all going to get better.”

In that match, Lincoln defeated Saint Paul's, 801-728, for LU's first 800-pin game of the year.

Lincoln also defeated Virginia State, 773-782, the first time LU has defeated VSU in the history of the third-year program. This match was a make-up from the snowed out tournament at Saint Paul's College in early February.

Stacy-Ann Smart bowled a 210 to establish her own career high versus Virginia Union.

“It's great. I'm just concentrating,” Smart said. “At the end of every mark, I need another mark. I kept my adrenaline going.”

Action continues Saturday and Sunday in Bowie, Md.

Results

Virginia Union 780, Lincoln 641

Virginia State 913, Lincoln 654

Bowie State 770, Lincoln 736

Lincoln 728, Saint Paul's 728

Elizabeth City State 801, Lincoln 620

Lincoln University 773, Virginia State 682

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