RICHMOND, VA – The Chowan University Bowling team had an impressive showing at the CIAA Northern Division Round-up this weekend.  The Hawks finished with an 8-7 record for the three-day tournament, which was good for a tie for third place.
 
In match play, Chowan went 5-5, defeating Lincoln University (PA) and Virginia Union University twice apiece.  They also knocked off Bowie State University, who owns a 24-6 overall record this season.  In Baker format, Chowan went 3-2 with wins over Lincoln, VUU, and Virginia State University.
 
Lakeshia Simmons finished 11^th overall with a 155 average.  Sophia Mitchell was not far behind with a 151 average (13^th).  Mitchell also recorded the two highest games for the Hawks, with a 210 and 190.  Her 210 game was tied for sixth highest in the tournament.
 
With one CIAA North round-up remaining on the schedule, Chowan is currently in a tie for fourth place in the division with Virginia Union.  Each squad owns a 12-20 overall record.  Virginia Union does own the tie-breaker right now (total pin fall).  The top four teams in each division will qualify for the CIAA Championships, held March 23^rd-26^th.   
 
Chowan will return to action next weekend (Feb. 10^th-12^th) when they travel to Charlotte, NC for a CIAA (both divisions) Tournament.