SAVANNAH, Ga. – SCAD Savannah defeated Milligan to win the 2024 SSAC Women’s Bowling Championship Saturday at Bowlero Savannah. The Bees earn an automatic bid to the 2024 NAIA Women’s Bowling National Championship.
Championship Match
The Bees started strong, taking the team game 980-833, with Lara Kurt leading the way with a 223. SCAD Savannah finished it off with a 726-655 win in baker games, with a high of 193 in the final game.
Saturday’s Action
Match 5 | #4 Mobile def. #6 Stillman 4-0
- The Rams won all four baker games, posting a high of 136
Match 6 | #3 SCAD Atlanta def. #5 Blue Mountain 4-0
- SCAD Atlanta posted two scores over 200, with scores of 206 and 211
Match 7 | #1 SCAD Savannah def. #2 Milligan 2-0
- The Bees edged out the win in the team game 878-868 thanks to a 206 from Yumi Yuzuriha. SCAD finished it off with a win of 838-757 in the baker games.
Match 8 | #3 SCAD Atlanta def. #4 Mobile 4-0
- SCAD Atlanta swept the baker games, with a high of 216
Match 9 | #2 Milligan def. #3 SCAD Atlanta 4-1
- Milligan stayed alive with a 4-1 win, posting three scores over 200, including a 221
Tournament Format
Winners’ Bracket: Consists of mini mega matches: 1 traditional team game followed by 4 baker games total (2 on first lane, 2 on opposite lane). If overall score is 1-1, a best of 5 baker match will be played.
Losers’ Bracket: Best of 7 baker match play.