Overview
The Caldwell University Women's Bowling team open their 2019 season at the Kutztown Bud Whitman Memorial this Saturday and Sunday. Last year, the Cougars had an overall record of 53-46 and captured the East Coast Conference Championship for the first time in program history. The Cougars secured the conference's automatic bid to the National Collegiate Women's Bowling Championship where they fell to Sacred Heart University in the qualifying round.
Scouting the Cougars
Sophomore
Jenna Rapach (Hazleton, Pa.) is the top returner for the Cougars after being named the ECC Rookie of the Year in 2019-20. Rapach earned the ECC Tournament's Most Outstanding Bowler after shining in the conference championship.
NTCA DII/DIII Preseason Coaches Poll
The Cougars were ranked #8 in the National Tenpin Coaches Association 2019-20 DII/DIII Preseason Coaches Poll. The full poll results are below.
The National Tenpin Coaches Association
2019-20 DII/DIII Preseason Coaches Poll
| Rank |
School |
Points (First Place Votes) |
Division |
| 1 |
McKendree University |
770 (36) |
DII |
| 2 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater |
627 (1) |
DIII |
| 3 |
University of Central Missouri |
552 |
DII |
| 4 |
Lincoln Memorial University |
539 |
DII |
| 5 |
Maryville University |
448 |
DII |
| 6 |
Adelphi University |
407 |
DII |
| 7 |
Kutztown University |
251 |
DII |
| 8 |
Caldwell University |
248 |
DII |
| 9 |
Molloy College |
197 |
DII |
| 10 |
Chestnut Hill College |
153 |
DII |
| 11 |
Drury University |
142 |
DII |
| 12 |
Medaille College |
129 |
DIII |
| 13 |
Kentucky Wesleyan |
110 |
DII |
| T14 |
Walsh University |
94 |
DII |
| T14 |
Lewis University |
94 |
DII |
Next Up
Following their season opener, the Cougars will travel to East Haven, CT to bowl in the Sacred Heart University Bowl for the Cure, on Saturday, October 19. The team will host the Cougar Classic later this month on Friday October 25th through Sunday October 27
th at Rockaway Lanes.
Cougars Online
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