Fairview Heights, Ill. – The Wichita State bowling team posted a 3-2 record in five baker matches at the McKendree Bearcat Invitational on Friday. The Shockers started the day 1-2 before reeling off back-to-back wins to close the opening day of the tournament.

Wichita State dropped its first match to Central Missouri. The Shockers rebounded with a win over Wisconsin-Whitewater and then fell to Newman in match three.

Wichita State was in danger of falling to 1-3 but the turning point came in the final two games of the fourth match against Wright State. The Raiders claimed the first three games to take a sizeable lead, before the Shockers responded with scores of 220 and 258 in the final two games to take the match 1,007-997. WSU then closed the day with a victory over Aurora to finish 3-2.

Action continues on Saturday with five traditional matches scheduled throughout the day. Fans are encouraged to follow @GoShockersBOWL on social media for live updates throughout the tournament.
 
 
Wichita State Bearcat Invitational Friday Results (Baker Matches)

Match 1: Wichita State 992, Central Missouri 1015
Game 1: 162-201
Game 2: 242-245
Game 3: 181-175
Game 4: 205-195
Game 5: 202-199

Match 2: Wichita State 1020, Wisconsin-Whitewater 932
Game 1: 210-179
Game 2: 199-189
Game 3: 212-192
Game 4: 194-200
Game 5: 205-172

Match 3: Wichita State 951, Newman 1,038
Game 1: 181-222
Game 2: 194-191
Game 3: 181-211
Game 4: 180-227
Game 5: 215-187

Match 4: Wichita State 1,007, Wright State 997
Game 1: 164-191
Game 2: 172-204
Game 3: 193-214
Game 4: 220-188
Game 5: 258-200

Match 5: Wichita State 962, Aurora 800
Game 1: 191-166
Game 2: 179-194
Game 3: 225-160
Game 4: 205-160
Game 5: 162-120