Fairview Heights, Ill. – The Wichita State bowling team had a strong second day of competition at the McKendree Bearcat Invitational on Saturday. The Shockers took all five traditional matches and are 8-2 overall in the tournament. Wichita State sits in third place in the team standings headed into the final day of competition on Sunday.

The Shockers built on momentum after winning two straight baker matches to end Friday's competition. Wichita State defeated Valparaiso, McKendree, Jacksonville State, Quincy and Nebraska to up its win streak to seven consecutive matches.

Morgan Kline posted a strong individual performance with three scores of 200 or better on Saturday. Kline closed the day with a 279 which elevated her average to a 219.60 for the day, good for third place in the individual standings. Sara Duque Jimenez continued her strong play with a 216.40 average which placed her fifth in the individual standings.

The competition continues tomorrow with one final baker match before a modified bracket competition to determine the tournament champion. Fans are encouraged to follow @GoShockersBOWL on social media for live updates throughout the event.
 
Wichita State McKendree Bearcat Invitational Saturday Results (Traditional Matches)

Match 1: Wichita State 943, Valparaiso 882
Beau Anderson: 174
Kendall Bollea/Aleesha Oden: 178
Sara Duque Jimenez: 189
Morgan Kline: 189
Ashtyn Woods: 213

Match 2: Wichita State 1,017, McKendree 918
Beau Anderson: 197
Kendall Bollea: 194
Sara Duque Jimenez: 224
Morgan Kline: 224
Ashtyn Woods: 178

Match 3: Wichita State 1,067, Jacksonville State 1,055
Beau Anderson: 219
Kendall Bollea: 234
Sara Duque Jimenez: 224
Morgan Kline: 213
Ashtyn Woods/Aleesha Oden: 177

Match 4: Wichita State 1,029, Quincy 945
Beau Anderson: 212
Kendall Bollea/Ashtyn Woods: 178
Sara Duque Jimenez: 249
Morgan Kline: 193
Olivia Lizzi/Aleesha Oden: 197

Match 5: Wichita State 1131, Nebraska 937
Beau Anderson: 206
Sara Duque Jimenez: 196
Morgan Kline: 279
Olivia Lizzi: 264
Ashtyn Woods: 186