Bowler of the Week
Amelia Ponto, Roberts Wesleyan
Senior | Baldwinsville, NY
Amelia finished 7th in the individual portion of the tournament, rolling a five-game 967 series for a 193.4 average. In the Team Format, she completed all 50 frames with an impressive average of 19.34 per frame. She achieved an 84% fill rate, showing remarkable reliability in closing frames. She converted 81.3% of single pin spares and 77.8% of makeable spares, underscoring her precision under pressure. In the Baker Scoring Format, she bowled all 50 frames with a solid average of 17.66 per frame. She posted an 80% fill rate and converted 78.6% of makeable spares. She delivered six double strikes in Baker play, with a 37.5% double strike rate and excelled in the 10th frame, maintaining an 80% fill rate and a 30% strike rate.
Rookie of the Week
Michelle Cummings, Roberts Wesleyan
Freshman | Farmington, NY
Michelle Cummings made a strong debut at the Mercyhurst Invitational, completing 49 team frames and 49 baker frames for Roberts Wesleyan University. Her team average per frame was 15.84, and her baker average per frame was 15.67, resulting in a combined overall average of 15.76 per frame across both formats. Michelle’s overall fill percentage was 69.4%, showing her ability to consistently finish frames as a first-year competitor. She posted a strike percentage of 26.5% and converted 58.3% of her spare attempts, demonstrating solid fundamentals and potential for growth.
ECC Weekly Honor Roll
Abigail Barnard, Roberts Wesleyan
Junior | Irondequoit, NY
Abigail Barnard placed 8th in the individual standings, leading the team with a 941 series and an 188.2 average. Abigail completed 48 baker frames and 50 team frames, earning a combined overall average of 18.55 per frame. Her overall fill percentage was 78.0%, reflecting her ability to consistently finish frames and keep the team competitive. Abigail’s strike percentage was a team-best 48.0%, and she converted 57.7% of her spare attempts.
Brenna Forsha, Daemen
Junior | North Tonawanda, NY
Forsha led the way for the Wildcats on the final day of the Mercyhurst invite. She posted a final average of 170. In five matches, she rolled a 177, 131, 172, 202, and 168. She posted an 850 total for the series. The junior helped the Wildcats earn victories over D'Youville twice and PSU Behrend over the weekend.
Megan Kapsiak, D’Youville
Senior | Lancaster, NY
Kapsiak, an individual bowler, secured the 8th position in the Mercyhurst Invitational, which featured 52 bowlers. Notably, she achieved her best game of 230 in the first game.
Kaylee Stephens, Roberts Wesleyan
Sophomore, Brockport, NY
Kaylee Stephens finished 14th in the individual standings at the Mercyhurst Invitational, rolling an 894 series for a 178.8 average. Across both team and baker formats, Kaylee completed 49 baker frames and 50 team frames, resulting in a combined overall average of 18.38 per frame. Her overall fill percentage for the event was an impressive 80.0%, demonstrating consistency and reliability in closing frames. Kaylee also posted a strong strike rate of 42.0% and converted 65.5% of her spare attempts.
ECC Women's Bowling Weekly Award Winners
BOWLER OF THE WEEK
Oct. 9 - Amelia Ponto, Roberts Wesleyan
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Oct. 9 - Michelle Cummings, Roberts Wesleyan
1. Kutztown - 77 points (6 first-place votes)
2. Bryant - 72 points (2 first-place votes)
3. Roberts Wesleyan - 60 points (1 first-place vote)
4. Molloy - 54 points
T-5. Adelphi - 35 points
T-5. Saint Anselm - 35 points
7. D’Youville - 29 points
8. Daemen - 28 points
9. Saint Thomas Aquinas - 15 points