The #21 Valpo bowling team kicked off the Bulldog Classic, hosted by Louisiana Tech in San Antonio, Texas, Friday by picking up a trio of wins and ending the day in 5^th place in the 16-team field.
 
How It Happened

• Valpo opened Friday's action, contested in the five-game baker format, against the tournament hosts, dropping a 954-939 decision to #7 Louisiana Tech.
• The Beacons responded in the second match slot with a decisive 1024-853 win over #17 Tulane, and followed with another triple-digit win as they triumphed 932-812 over Alabama A&M.
• Valpo fell to #3 Wichita State in the fourth match slot by a 1071-927 final, but bounced back to close the day on a winning note, taking down Texas Southern, 918-863.
• The Beacons racked up 4,740 pins over Friday's five matches, good for fifth place in the 16-team tournament field.

 
Next Up
Valpo (16-14) continues tournament play on Saturday with traditional team action.