The #21 Valpo bowling team picked up a pair of victories on the first day of action at McKendree's Bearcat Invitational Friday in Fairview Heights, Ill.
 
How It Happened

• The Beacons opened the day, contested in the five-game baker format, against Western Illinois and earned a 1004-942 victory.
• Valpo dropped a 1036-941 decision to #5 Nebraska in the second match slot of the day before rebounding with a 948-901 win over Quincy.
• The Beacons closed the opening day with defeats against #1 Jacksonville State (1136-940) and #15 McKendree (1047-1020).
• Valpo finished the day sixth out of 12 teams in the team standings, racking up 4,853 pins over the day's five matches.

 
Next Up
Valpo (24-19) continues competition at the Bearcat Invitational with traditional team matches on Saturday.