HOWELL, N.J. -- The 10th-ranked Fairleigh Dickinson bowling team saw its outstanding season come to an end on Friday at the first day of the 2018 NEC Bowling Championships.
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In this year's best-of-7 baker format, the four-time champion Knights dropped their opening match 4-1 to St. Francis Brooklyn, which placed them in a win-or-go-home situation against Duquesne, who had dropped its opening tilt to Saint Francis U.
The Knights battled the Dukes and split the first two games. Facing a 3-1 deficit, the Knights rolled 195-165 to win the fifth game, however, the Dukes responded with a 200-185 victory in game six to close out the match. Freshman Olivia Farwell, the NEC Rookie of the Year, sealed a 4-2 win for the Dukes by striking on her first ball in the 10
th frame of Game 6.
The Terriers earned the final vacancy in the championship bracket by outlasting Duquesne, 4.5-2.5, in an elimination match to close out the opening day slate.
Earlier in the afternoon, the Knights garnered All-Conference honors as senior
Karsyn Lukosius was named the NEC Bowler of the Year and All-NEC First Team, while freshman
Amanda Chrzanowski earned All-NEC Second and Rookie Team accolades.
On the loss, Chrzanowski said, "Losing is not a great feeling. It only motivates me to train harder and come back so much stronger. I'm so grateful for everything that I have accomplished this season. All the hard work and support from my team and coaches has paid off. I believe this team has everything it needs to be successful. Our strong work ethic goes to show how committed we all are as a team and we look forward to coming back next season stronger than ever."
The senior Lukosius, who's illustrious career concluded on Friday spoke, "Although today didn't end the way I wanted it to, I couldn't be more proud of this team. You win as a team, you lose as a team. We're a young team and I know they'll be even more successful next year. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity and memories that have been made competing for FDU. I'm fortunate enough to have 2 NEC Championship titles under my belt and All-American accolades as well. I can't wait to continue my success in the PWBA!"
