RICHMOND, Ky. – The Blue Raider men's bowling team opened its 2024-25 season with a third-place finish at the Bulldog Bash, hosted by Union Commonwealth (Ky.).

Lindsey Wilson accumulated a total score of 5,855, including a tournament-best 2,227 across a dozen baker games, which comes out to an average of 185.6. The Blue Raiders also recorded the highest single-game baker score of 236.

Individually, Jason Womack earned third place overall, throwing a 201 average over four games. The senior's best game of 245 came in his fourth try.  

Junior Nick Blakey followed close behind in sixth place as he cracked the 200-point threshold twice en route to a four-game average of 196.

Peyton Huskey finished in 13^th place with his best game of 217 helping him to a 187.5 average. Peyton Troutt, – 26^th, 157.8 – Braxton Crook, -- 40^th, 174.5 in two games – and Connor Fromme --  43^rd, 155 in two games – rounded out the Blue Raiders' individuals.

All told, Lindsey Wilson ended up third in team bowling with a total of 3,628.

The Blue Raiders return to the lanes on Saturday, October 19 in Beavercreek, Ohio for the Baker "Orange" Tournament, hosted by Pikeville (Ky.).