Howard led the way for the 20th-ranked Knights, who won their first tournament of the year at the Bud Whitman Memorial hosted by Chestnut Hill College. Over the two-day tournament, Howard posted the best overall frame average (21.70), Baker average (21.38) and strike percentage (.627) to lead all NEC bowlers last week. FDU went 7-3 overall throughout the tournament but excelled in the knockout rounds to win the title as the Knights defeated former NEC foe No. 18 Sacred Heart, 4-2, in the best-of-7 Baker championship match. Additionally, FDU earned victories over RV Alvernia, Coppin State, Molloy, Howard, Saint Anselm and Kutztown. The two-time All-Conference selection was named the Bud Whitman Memorial MVP.