The #21 Valpo bowling team made its debut at Destination Orlando, hosted by Sacred Heart in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, earning a pair of wins on the first day of competition.
 
How It Happened

• Valpo opened the day, contested in the five-game baker format, against #14 Mount St. Mary's. The Beacons were up 28 pins through four games before the Mount rallied to deal Valpo an 858-839 defeat.
• Valpo rebounded in the second match slot, breaking 200 in three of the five games as it eased to a 962-780 victory over #RV Emmanuel.
• The Beacons led #3 Vanderbilt after the first game of the third match slot before the Commodores went on to earn a 976-827 win.
• Valpo trailed Texas Southern through two games in its fourth match of the day, but rallied to pick up an 859-783 victory.
• The day ended with a narrow 873-849 defeat against #4 Youngstown State.
• Valpo totaled 4,336 pins on the first day of action, good for 18^th place out of 24 competing teams.

 
Next Up
Valpo (9-9) continues play at Destination Orlando Saturday morning at 7:25 a.m. CT.