NAGS HEAD, NC - The Saint Peter's College women's bowling team went 4-0 in Baker Match play on Sunday play to win the 2009 Beach Open at the Nags Head Bowling Center. 

Despite taking all four 3-out-of-5 matches to five games each, the Bowling Peahens earned their first tournament championship in the program's NCAA history. After earning the #2 seed through their efforts in Friday and Saturday's competition, Saint Peter's started the day by defeating #5 seeded Howard. After losing the first two games of their second match, the Bowling Peahens rallied to defeat #1 seed Hampton. The third match ended in victory over #3 seeded Bowie State, and after a bye, Saint Peter's once again defeated Bowie State to win the double-elimination tournament.

LAUREL, MD - The Saint Peter's women's bowling team finished 5th out of 20 teams at the Lady Bulldogs Classic hosted by Bowie State University. They won five of six in Traditional Match play on Saturday and won one of five in Baker Match play on Sunday.

Captain Kristin Thompson led the Bowling Peahens with a 202.7 average for the six traditional matches, including a season-high 246 against Coppin State.