Merino was the most-consistent freshman performer at the second Northeast Conference regular season meet. The rookie exceeded a score of 190 in all three traditional games she competed in for the Panthers who went 4-2 overall on the weekend. Her 191 average led all rookie NEC competitors. Merino produced her high game of 192 in AU’s 1619-1575 victory over No. 19 St. Francis (NY). Her 190 score helped the Terriers take down No. 2 Fairleigh Dickinson, 1785-1748. The NEC Rookie of the Week knocked down 191 pins in a setback to No. 12 Sacred Heart.