LAFAYETTE, IND. - The Wildcats men's bowling team knocked down 4711 pins to finish seventh at the Boiler Maker Classic in Lafayette, Ind. on Saturday. Gage Blackford finished at 11th among all individuals with a score of 1057. Chris Mace would finish at 19th with 1035 pins knocked down. Blackford would bowl the high score game for IWU with an amazing 268.

TEAM FINISHES

1. Marian - 5152
2. Purdue - 5121
3. Quincy - 5117
4. Indiana - 4872
5. Lakeland - 4842
6. Siena Heights - 4839
7. Indiana Wesleyan - 4711
8. Roosevelt - 4699
9. Judson - 4694
10. Goshen - 4689
11. Joliet Junior College - 4661
12. Grace - 4349
13. Lewis - 4336
14. Illinois State - 4313
15. University of Indianapolis - 2882

TOP FINISHERS

• 11 - Gage Blackford: 1057
• 19 - Chris Mace: 1035
• 23 - Chris Mace: 545

KARLIN PERSPECTIVE

• "Our players kept the grind going all day and never gave up. This was a bigger tournament for us but they proved they have what it takes to compete and know what they need to improve on to do even better next time. As always, we are super proud of them and are ready to put in some work while we have a couple weeks off!," said Head Coach Chris Karlin.

LOOKING FORWARD

• The Wildcats will bowl in Sandusky, Ohio at the Falcon Classic on Nov. 16th.

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