ROCK HILL, SC -- The Fayetteville State bowling team put together one of its most complete performances of the season this weekend, rolling through three days of competition with confidence, composure, and the kind of depth that has defined their undefeated CIAA campaign. Match after match, frame after frame, the Broncos delivered — finishing the event with a perfect
12–0 record and extending their
overall CIAA mark to 24–0.
DAY 1 — SETTING THE TONE
From the opening ball, the Broncos made it clear they were in control. Day 1 featured clean adjustments on changing lanes, steady shot‑making, and a lineup that never wavered.
Nicole Sarko led the charge early with a commanding
909 total pins and a high game of
223, setting a strong example at the top of the rotation.
Janari Aiken added a reliable
884, while
Paige Rockwell posted a powerful
201 among her 867 series.
With
4,313 total pins and five decisive wins, the Broncos ended Day 1 undefeated at
5–0, confident and already in rhythm for what was to come.
- FSU 926 – LC 637
- FSU 802 – SU 729
- FSU 806 – JCSU 524
- FSU 816 – LC 669
- FSU 963 – LC 661
DAY 2 — CONSISTENCY AND MOMENTUM
If Day 1 was about setting the tone, Day 2 was about controlling the pace. The Broncos handled every challenge thrown their way, sweeping all four matches to push their weekend mark to
9–0.
The story of the day belonged to
Paige Rockwell, whose calm command of the lanes resulted in a
745 series and a 186.25 average, the highest of the day.
Hannah Cunningham continued her emerging breakout with a
178.33 average, showing poise well beyond her newcomer status.
Nicole Sarko added another
697 pins, proving once again how valuable her reliability is in the anchor spot.
By the end of the second day, Fayetteville State had added another
3,389 total pins and four more wins — a performance that showcased both strength and stamina as the event hit its midpoint.
- FSU 806 – JCSU 566
- FSU 890 – LC 627
- FSU 910 – SU 639
- FSU 783 – JCSU 551
DAY 3 — A BAKER CLINIC
Baker play often reveals a team's chemistry, and on Day 3, Fayetteville State looked every bit the polished, unified unit that its undefeated record suggests.
The Broncos swept all three Baker rounds, firing games of
820,
756, and a commanding
854. From first ball to tenth frame, each bowler executed their role to perfection. Adjustments came quickly. Strikes came often. And the leads ballooned just as fast.
Their
810 Baker average reflected not just skill, but trust — the kind of rhythm that can only come from hours of discipline and a team that knows how to finish.
- FSU 820 – LC 652
- FSU 756 – SU 543
- FSU 854 – JCSU 580
WEEKEND STANDOUTS & MILESTONES
Along with their undefeated run, the Broncos celebrated multiple highlights:
- High Average Newcomer:
Hannah Cunningham — 178.83
A breakout weekend that signals a rising star in the conference.
- 200+ Games:
Every athlete who stepped onto the approach contributed to the sweep, from timely spares to crucial strikes in tight early frames.
THE FINAL WORD
By the time the last pin fell, Fayetteville State had secured a
perfect 12–0 weekend, swept every opponent, and extended its
CIAA dominance to 24–0. It was a performance built on depth, anchored by veterans, lifted by newcomers, and carried by a collective confidence that grows stronger with every match.
The Broncos didn't just win — they controlled the weekend from start to finish, reminding the CIAA that the road to the championship still runs through Fayetteville State.
The team will head to Bowie, MD for the CIAA N/S Roundup on February 20-22.
