The St. Ambrose men's bowling team has qualified for the national championships for the eighth year in a row, finishing second at the sectional in Addison, Ill. The team scored 13,618 pins, just 60 pins behind Mount Mercy's 13,678. In addition to the team鈥檚 success, bowlers Tyler Close and Evan Flath have advanced to the Intercollegiate Singles Championship. The national championship event will take place in Green Bay, Wis., next month.

By the Numbers
  • St. Ambrose scored 13,618 pins, finishing 60 pins behind first place.
  • Tyler Close ranked second among 285 bowlers in the singles sectional competition with a score of 1362.
  • Evan Flath placed fifth out of 172 bowlers, scoring 1341.
State of Play
  • 16 men's and 16 women's teams will advance to the Intercollegiate Team Championships.
  • St. Ambrose women finished 15th out of 25 teams with a total pinfall of 11,169.
What's Next

The Intercollegiate Singles Championships are scheduled from April 13-15, followed by team competition from April 16-18 in Green Bay.

Bottom Line

The St. Ambrose men's bowling team's continued success is a testament to their skill and perseverance, while individual achievements by Close and Flath highlight the team's formidable talent as they prepare for Nationals.