NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.—The William Smith bowling team competed in the Niagara Brunswick Spring Classic over the weekend. After struggling on the opening day of the tournament, the Herons bounced back with a strong Day 2 to finish 3-6 on the weekend.
 
William Smith went 0-4 in traditional matches on Saturday. The Herons' opener against Division II D'Youville was their closest match of the day. First-year Brooke Gervais rolled a 188 to pace William Smith against the Saints, but D'Youville prevailed 889-869. In the final match of the day, junior Caitlyn Anschutz posted the team's best game of the day, a 205, but the host Purple Eagles topped the Herons 976-913.
 
Anschutz has a 186.0 average on the day to lead the Herons. Gervais was close behind with a 184.8 average.
 
SATURDAY SCORES

• D'Youville 989, William Smith 969
• #24 Mercyhurst 950, William Smith 835
• Penn State Behrend 803, William Smith 781
• Niagara 976, William Smith 913

 
The Herons rebounded to go 2-2 in Baker matches on Day 2 of the tournament. William Smith scored wins over Hilbert 966-788 and Roberts Wesleyan 934-912.
 
SUNDAY SCORES

• Bryant 998, William Smith 968
• William Smith 966, Hilbert 788
• William Smith 934, Roberts Wesleyan 912
• Daemen 943, William Smith 803

 
The Herons closed out the weekend with a best of seven Baker match against D'Youville. William Smith won four games to one without losing a game. The Herons beat the Saints in Games 2, 3 and 5 and tied in Games 1 and 4.
 
UP NEXT

• William Smith (30-31) is back in action Saturday, March 1, when the Herons compete in the Redhawks ROC City Classic hosted by Roberts Wesleyan.