The #21 Valpo bowling team earned wins in each of its final two matches at Youngstown State's Penguin Classic in Struthers, Ohio Sunday to finish the tournament in 11^th place.
 
How It Happened

• The Beacons opened bracket play, contested in the best-of-seven baker format, against #13 Maryville. After the teams split the first two games, Valpo rolled a 204 in game three to take a 2-1 lead in the match, but the Saints came back with wins in each of the next three games as the Beacons fell 4-2.
• The loss dropped Valpo into a matchup with #25 Maryland Eastern Shore. The teams traded wins in each of the first four games before the Beacons posted a 193 in game five to take a 3-2 lead. Valpo then edged out the Hawks by two pins in game six to close out the 4-2 win.
• Win the victory, Valpo found itself in a rematch with Maryville in the 11^th-place match. After dropping the opener, the Beacons won the next three games in a row — including efforts of 203 in game two and 220 in game three — to lead 3-1. The Saints earned a win in game five to extend the match, but Valpo closed the door in game six with its best score of the day, rolling a 246.

 
Next Up
Valpo (6-7) turns around next weekend for its second tournament in as many weeks, heading west to Rockford, Ill. for the Warhawk Classic, hosted by UW-Whitewater.