SMYRNA, Tenn. -- The Hampton University women's bowling team won three matches over the weekend at the Music City Classic in Smyrna, Tenn.

 

The Lady Pirates had a rough day on Friday, losing all six matches. They lost to Winston-Salem State 718-774, Farleigh-Dickinson 759-876, Nebraska 853-966, St. Francis College 824-845, Valparaiso 810-906 and Morgan State 845-882.

 

Junior Jazzminn Richey-Obey bowled a team-high 874 on Friday, and her game-high was 216 in game four. Freshman Rebecca Glazier was second on the team in total pinfall with 853. She bowled her game-high in the first game with a 185.

 

As a team, Hampton's total pinfall was 3,964 on Friday, averaging 660 total pins per game.

 

Hampton went 3-6 in Baker total pinfall.

 

On Saturday, the Lady Pirates started the day off with a victory over North Carolina A&T 579-503. The next match was against Vanderbilt, which they lost 654-773. Hampton also lost the next three to Central Missouri (632-721), Louisiana Teach (649-737) and Sacred Heart (640-794). The Lady Pirates finished the day how they started, with a victory over Morgan State 669-648.

 

On Sunday, Morgan State and North Carolina A&T got revenge on the Lady Pirates winning their respective matches 1-4, 1-4. However, Hampton ended on a good note with a victory against Winston-Salem State 4-1.

 

The Lady Pirates (56-79) will finish up their season this weekend at the 2010 MEAC Championships, which will be held in Greensboro, N.C. For more information on Hampton University bowling, please call Derrick Coles, Assistant Sports Information Director at (757) 727-5906, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.