NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The Caldwell University bowling team competed for the first time today at the Fairleigh Dickinson Jamboree, held at Carolier Lanes. The Cougars played matches against Virginia State, Sam Houston State, Bethune-Cookman, North Carolina A&T and Valparaiso on the first day of the three-day tournament.

Leading the Cougars was freshman Daniele Roca (Garden City Park, NY/New Hyde Park Mem.) with a total of 812 pins in five matches. Freshman Kellie Ehrmann (Monroe Twp., NJ/Monroe Twp.) was next with 740 pins, followed by freshmen Vanessa Mantione (Matawan, NJ/Bishop Ahr), Deborah Andrews (Lindenwold, NJ/Lindenwold) and Natalie Pedri (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph by the Sea). Sam Houston State, the defending NCAA champions, is leading the tournament after Day 1.

The Cougars, coached by Ken Yokobosky, continue play at the 26-team Jamboree with six more matches on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Carolier Lanes.

Virginia State 724, Caldwell 625
Sam Houston State 896, Caldwell 654
Bethune-Cookman 866, Caldwell 660
North Carolina A&T 927, Caldwell 653
Valparaiso 941, Caldwell 732