Saldi was sensational for Duquesne during its first two events of the season. Helping the 13th-ranked Dukes to a 15-9 record through 24 NCAA matches, the veteran righty accounted for 20.19 pins over 210 frames. Saldi threw 100 strikes in 210 attempts for a .476 striking percentage. In addition, Saldi who averaged 8.93 pins per first-ball attempt and accounted for a .852 filled frames percentage, was consistent in both traditional and baker play, averaging 20.36 and 20.04 pins per frame, respectively.