LOCKPORT, N.Y. – Hilbert College joined three other western New York bowling programs when they competed in a trio of 5-game baker matches at Allie Brandt Lanes hosted by Daemen College tonight.

The Hawks went 2-1, sandwiching a pair of victories against two Division II programs around a loss to Hilbert's cross-town and AMCC team-to-beat rival. 

The Hawks are on fire this season, posting four wins in the team's first eight games; it took last year's 7-27 team all the way to 15 games before they earned four victories. 

How the Night Progressed

•  Hilbert built a slight edge over the Saints through the first four games (seven pins) then exploded with a 184 -165 5th game win to pull out the 793-767 victory over D'Youville.   
• The Hawks were consistent in the second match of the season against Medaille.  Hilbert averaged 158 pin falls per game and won the fourth game (169-159) but then suffered a 206-132 fifth game defeat.  Medaille was just too consistent on the lanes and took a 966-765 win.
• Hilbert earned the program's first victory (in seven attempts) against Daemen College in the night cap.  The Wildcats opened the match with a 165-117 win, which forced the Hawks into action.  Hilbert won the next four games and shot their highest score of the night (191) to secure the 804-791 win.

Up Next

The Hawks return to action next Tuesday, when they host Medaille in a dual match March 2 at Classic Lanes.  Fans can follow the 6:30 pm action via boxcast video stream.