Lansing, MI -- The FDU Knights advanced to day two of the NCAA Women's Bowling Regional with a 1-1 record on Friday in Michigan. The Knights dropped a thrilling match to Vanderbilt, then defeated Felician to stave off elimination.
 
The day started with a mega match against Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt defeated FDU in traditional 1046-984. The Knights bounced back and won 1003-991 in a tight baker total pinfall series. This pushed the match to a best-of-seven, which Vanderbilt won 4-3.
 
FDU then squared off against Felician in an elimination round. Felician won the traditional series 891-879. Again, the Knights' resilience pushed them to a 961-941 win in baker. This time FDU won the best-of-seven 4-1.
 
It is the first NCAA tournament victory for head coach K.J. Martinez and FDU's first since 2022.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
FDU will play Vanderbilt tomorrow at 9 a.m. in another elimination round. The winner will face Wichita State in the regional final at 2:30 p.m.