BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The Long Island University bowling team will head south, to Rockaway, N.J., to take part in the Caldwell Cougar Classic this weekend. The Sharks will take part in the event, taking place at Rockaway Lanes, Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27.

Play for the event will consist of five baker matches on Friday, five traditional match Saturday, and a traditional match followed by two best-of-7 baker matches on Sunday.
 
SCOUTING THE FIELD
This weekend's field consists of some of the top teams in the country, including two of the toughest Northeast Conference teams. In addition to #24 nationally-ranked LIU, the tournament will also host #7 University of Maryland Eastern Shore, #9 Fairleigh Dickinson, #11 Sacred Heart, and #25 Monmouth.
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Sharks are coming off another strong performance at SHU's annual Bowl for a Cure. LIU actually tied for first with Molloy, finishing team play with a 4-1 record, but earned second in the standings because of the tiebreaker. Additionally, senior Tyler Karpinecz was named Tournament MVP for her performance in the team event, and finished third in the individual competition to lead LIU. Junior Rhianna Smith was also named to the All-Tournament Team for her performance.
 
FOLLOW LIVE
You can follow all of this weekend's actions LIVE via LIU Bowling's Facebook Page.
 
MATCH SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

Friday, October 25 – 11:25 a.m.
Baker Match 1 - vs. Felician
Baker Match 2 - vs. #25 Monmouth
Baker Match 3 - vs. #9 Fairleigh Dickinson
Baker Match 4 - vs. NJCU
Baker Match 5 - vs. Bloomfield
 
Saturday, October 26 – 9:25 a.m.
Traditional Match 1 – vs. Caldwell
Traditional Match 2 – vs. Adelphi
Traditional Match 3 – vs. Molloy
Traditional Match 4 – BYE
Traditional Match 5 – vs. #11 Sacred Heart
 
Sunday, October 27 – 8:25 a.m.
Traditional Match 1 – vs. #7 UMES
Two best 4-of-7 Baker matches  
 
UP NEXT
Following this weekend's tournament, the Sharks will have almost two weeks off to prepare for the first NEC Meet of the season. NEC Meet #1 will take place November 9-10 in Mechanicsburg, Pa.