Richmond, Ky. -- The SCAD Atlanta Men's and Women's Bowling Teams opened their season this weekend at the Bulldog Bash. Both teams delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing their talent among collegiate bowling teams. The mens team won the tournament, while the women's team took 2nd place. 

MEN'S TEAM SCORE

• Rolled a pinfall total of 3823 in team games and 2166 in Baker games, achieving 1st place overall.

MEN'S TEAM INDIVIDUAL SCORES

Men's Varsity Team:

• Matthew Magro (Birkirkara, Malta / Advertising): Averaged 210.75 across 4 games-- 1st place
• Andrew Kearney (Austin, Texas / Advertising): Averaged 199 over 4 games -- 4th place
• Kieryn Knox (West Orange, N.J. / Advertising): Averaged 196.25 across 4 games -- 5th place
• Christian Knowles (Snellville, Ga. / Advertising): Averaged 188 across 3 games -- 12th place
• Bradley Emerson (Lebanon, Tenn. / Animation): Averaged 167.5 across 2 games
• Joshua Wilson (Sanford, Fla. / Photography): Averaged 142 across 1 game
• Peyton Bray (Halifax, Mass. / Graphic Design): Averaged 179 across 2 games

Men's JV Team:

• Memphis Ling (Hempstead, N.Y. / Game Design): Averaged 193.75 across 4 games -- 7th place
• Leonardo Julian (Mexico City, Mexico / Photography): Averaged 188 across 4 games -- 10th place
• Clyde Johnson (Stone Mountain, Ga. / Advertising): Averaged 180 across 4 games -- 15th place
• Derric Jackson (Lithonia, Ga. / Photography): Averaged 176.5 across 4 games
• David Ramirez (Suwanee, Ga. / Graphic Design): Averaged 159.5 across 4 games

WOMEN'S TEAM SCORE

• Tallied a total pinfall of 3354 in team games and 2026 in Baker games, securing 2nd place overall.

WOMEN'S TEAM INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

• Sofia Ramirez-Granick (Suwanee, Ga. / Sculpture): Averaged 174.75 over 4 games -- 6th place
• Arianna Echevarria (Columbus, Ga. / Interior Design): Averaged 174 across 4 games -- 7th place
• Camila Morejon (Puebla, Mexico / Graphic Design): Averaged 165.75 across 4 games -- 13th place
• Mara Geiwitz (LaCrosse, Wis. / Photography): Averaged 179.33 across 3 games
• Amy Sanchez (Guatemala City, Guatemala / Creative Business Leadership): Averaged 160 across 3 games

COACH'S THOUGHTS 

Coach Michael McNeely reflected on the team's performance, saying, "This tournament was an incredible way to start the season. Both our men's and women's teams showcased their dedication and talent, and I'm thrilled with how they handled the competition. With this momentum, I'm confident we'll continue to grow and achieve great things as the season progresses."

WHAT'S NEXT? The Bees will build on this stellar performance as they prepare for their next tournaments: the MSC Greater Nashville Open and Brandon Burns Memorial, set for Oct. 26 and 27 in Smyrna, Tenn.