The VUU women's bowling team participated in the  2nd annual TNBA HBCU TOURNAMENT in Atlanta, Ga., on March 6-8.  The team was led by Amaree Durfee  during the two day qualifying matches. Amaree place 22nd out of 98 ladies with an average of 183. 
 
VUU's Paris Garris averaged 130 while Alayah Walker averaged 117.  Virginia Union's  Aasiaonnia Thomas averaged 129 and Kenya McLeod averaged 152. Virginia Union freshman Janiya Ison only bowled in two of the matches.
 
VUU won matches against Bethune-Cookman, Livingstone College and two against Johnson C Smith.  Virginia Union started  bracket play on Sunday in 13th place and after going 2-1 on Sunday was able to hold on to 13th place.
 
"What a great  experience for the team to bowl against some of the best HBCU schools  from across the country," said VUU Head Bowling Coach James Washington.  "We were able to stay competitive in many matches.  The competition we faced this weekend  will surely help us  as at CIAA Championships. I personally would like to thank the  Athletic Department for  allowing us to  participate in this tournament and hope it will be an annual event.  I would also like to thank  our bus driver  for providing safe transportation."
 
The Lady Panthers are back in  action on Friday, March 13, as VUU hosts the final CIAA event at Bowl America Southwest in Midlothian, Va.  Competition starts Friday at 11 a.m.  The team's five seniors will be recognized Saturday at 10 a.m.
 
Please come support the team!