Daemen heads to Niagara Falls for the Niagara Brunswick Fall Open, aiming to build on a strong showing at last weekend’s Kutztown Golden Bear Invite. The Wildcats went 4-1 in traditional matches and 3-1 in Baker play, with Brenna Forsha earning ECC Weekly Honor Roll recognition.

By the Numbers
  • Daemen finished fifth in traditional-match pinfall at Kutztown with 4,259.
  • The Wildcats went 4-1 in traditional matches and 3-1 in Baker matches.
  • Kenzie Smolnik averaged 181.90 and placed ninth among 83 bowlers; Forsha averaged 177.80 and placed 12th.
  • Forsha leads Daemen with 81 strikes and a 42.2% strike rate.
State of Play
  • The two-day tournament starts Saturday with five traditional matches, then shifts to Baker competition Sunday.
  • Daemen’s Saturday opponents include Niagara, Bryant, Penn State Behrend, Mercyhurst and Pitt Bradford.
  • The Wildcats are scheduled to face William Smith, D’Youville, Le Moyne and one TBD opponent Sunday.
What’s Next

After the Niagara event, Daemen travels to the Duquesne Invite on Nov. 7-8, then closes its fall schedule at the Hilbert Hammer Classic on Nov. 21-22. The Wildcats are set to host the 2027 ECC Women’s Bowling Championship March 18-21 at AMF Lancaster Lanes.

Bottom Line

Daemen arrives in Niagara with momentum and a proven ability to score in both traditional and Baker formats. Forsha’s strong start adds another positive as the Wildcats continue their fall tournament slate.