CANTON, Mich. - The Alma College women's bowling team took first place Saturday (Feb. 6) at the first American Heartland tournament of the season. The Scots bowled a total of 5471 to open the season, besting Adrian College, Trine University and Bowling Green State University at the tournament.

After the first two games the Scots were trailing Adrian by 160 points. The Scots did not let up though and ended up taking the lead in game five. The Scots finished off the tournament with highest round score of day (982) to claim the victory. 

Rachel Kuczajda placed second at the tournament in total pins with an average of over 197 per game. Kasidey Easlick had the highest average of any bowler at the tournament (206.2) and placed eighth in total pins while playing in five of six games. Kemmie Shunk and Emily Zalenko both finished in the top 20 of the leader board.

The Scots will compete next at their home tournament, the Scotty Open, on Sunday February 14th in Jackson, Michigan.