ALLENTOWN, Pa. (March 13, 2011)--The Kutztown University women's bowling team finished third at the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Allentown Sectionals and qualifed for the USBC Nationals in Columbus, GA on April 20-23. (RESULTS)

KU improved to 83-28 overall and went 7-0 during the weekend. Kutztown is ranked eighth in the latest National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) poll. The Golden Bears defeated SUNY-IT 778-651, Long Island University 721-641, and Adelphi 750-704 earlier Sunday afternoon. Kutztown finished with a total pin fall of 11896.

The format for Sunday's competition was (8) four game matches for a total of 32 Baker Games. The top four teams qualifed for USBC Nationals next month. Central Florida finished first with a pin fall of 12537 and Pikeville was second with a pin fall of 12110. Rounding out the top four was Adelphi which posted a 11689.

"I am very proud of our team," Kutztown University head coach Joseph Ambrose said. "They worked hard and this is a great opportunity for our program."

Kutztown returns back to the lanes Friday, March 18 when it travels to Nashville, TN for the Music City Invitational.


USBC Allentown Sectionals Final Standings

1. Central Florida 12537
2. Pikeville 12110
3. Kutztown 11896
4. Adelphi 11689
5. Purdue 11664
6. Briarcliffe 11461