In the midst of a busy stretch of competition, the #25 Valpo bowling team opened the Flyer Classic in Lockport, Ill. on Friday.
 
How It Happened

• Valpo opened Friday's action, contested in the five-game baker format, against #7 Wichita State, falling 1016-874.
• The Beacons dropped a 1046-872 decision to #8 Sam Houston State in the second match slot.
• Valpo got on the board in its next match as it took down tournament host Lewis, 947-885.
• Despite breaking 200 in four of their five games in the fourth match of the day, the Beacons fell to #5 Youngstown State, 1147-1032.
• Valpo closed the day on a winning note, defeating #14 UW-Whitewater, 1042-1012. The match was tied heading into the final game, where the Beacons posted a 218 to pull out the victory.
• Valpo finished the day 14^th in the team standings in the 22-team field with a total pinfall of 4,767.

 
Next Up
Valpo (32-34) continues tournament action on Saturday at 9:25 a.m. with traditional team matches.