NEC Bowler of the Week: Allysha Howard, FDU
NEC Rookie of the Week: Tia Germanich, MU

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NEC BOWLER OF THE WEEK
Allysha Howard, FDU
Sr., Downey, CA/Downey
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.
 
NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Tia Germanich, Mercyhurst
Fr., Cheswick, PA/Deer Lakes High
Competing in her first two collegiate meets, Germanich shined for the Lakers. The Cheswick, PA native recorded an 18.92 overall frame average, a 19.05 baker average and a .454 strike percentage over the two competitions. Germanich led the Lakers to a fourth-place finish at the Mercyhurst Invitational as she ranked fifth among all participating bowlers with a 202 average. The Lakers also competed at the MOTIV Penguin Classic hosted by Youngstown State.

PRIME PERFORMERS (Week 1)

Maribeth Baker, DUQ (So.)
20.51 overall FA, .859 filled frames pct., .523 strike pct. (at MOTIV Penguin Classic)

Shannon Small, DUQ (5th)
21.53 overall FA, .914 filled frames pct., .523 strike pct. (at MOTIV Penguin Classic)

Ranelle Ulanday, DUQ (Sr.)
19.97 overall FA, .859 filled frames pct., .484 strike pct. (at MOTIV Penguin Classic)

Amy Chrzanowski, FDU (So.)
19.39 overall FA, .853 filled frames pct., .431 strike pct. (at Bud Whitman Memorial)

Emily Fogarty, FDU (Jr.)
19.51 overall FA, .873 filled frames pct., .441 strike pct. (at Bud Whitman Memorial)

Allysha Howard, FDU (Sr.)
21.70 overall FA, .882 filled frame pct., .627 strike pct. (at Bud Whitman Memorial)
 

2024-25 NEC WOMEN'S BOWLING WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS:

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Oct. 17: Allysha Howard, FDU

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Oct. 17: Tia Germanich, MU