The Alma Women's Bowling team headed to Indiana over the weekend to take part in the Crusader Classic hosted by Valparaiso University. The Scots finished the three-day event in sixth place, after ending the first day of competition in third. Sr. Jessica Cords (Perry/Perry) left the Inman's Bowling Center in second place as an individual to be named to the all-tournament team.

"This was another great tournament for us," said Alma Head Coach Kyle Woodcock. "This tournament featured 11 of the top 20 schools in the NCAA and we showed that we could compete with them."

On Friday, the Scots were the only team to go 6-0 in their matches, defeating Prairie View A & M 1109-899, Alabama State 1000-859, Valparaiso 878-855, Elmhurst 878-855, Central Missouri 931-863 and the defending National Champion Sam Houston State 992-808.

The in 1000-859 victory over Alabama State, Alma shot a school record 268 in the Baker game.

The Scots went 2-4 on the second day of competition, beating Monmouth 939-835 and McKendree 917-856, while losing to Nebraska 1028-924, Tulane 994-951 and Arkansas State 1045-910.

Alma has just one more regular match on Sunday against Wisconsin-Whitewater before the bracket play. The Scots would drop a close 949-935 decision to the Warhawks to enter bracket play in sixth place.

Alma faced off with McKendree in the first round of bracket play, losing 4-2 in a best-of-seven Baker match. The Scots would quickly respond with a 4-3 victory over Central Missouri, before losing to Vanderbilt 4-2 in the final match.

With a 9-7 overall record, Alma left Indiana in 6th place, an impressive finish in the Scots only NCAA tournament of the year.

Cords took second in singles play, finishing just three pins behend Liz Kulkin, the tournament MVP.

The Scots travel to Adrian College on Saturday, Nov. 15, to take part in the Adrian College Open.