NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Alabama State women's bowling team bounced back in a big way with a 4-2 record on day two of the All-State Sugar Bowl Collegiate Invitational hosted by Tulane University. 
 
"The ladies continued to improve each day, which is a very positive note for the young team as they gain much needed experience," Alabama State head bowling coach Andrew Chatmon said.   
 
The Lady Hornets started the day by knocking of No. 25 Texas Southern 1004-887 and followed with a tough loss against No. 6 Vanderbilt (1133-940).
 
Alabama State regained their composure by defeating SWAC rival Grambling State (1042-740) and the defending SWAC champions Jackson State (904-894) before falling to hosts Tulane (1002-922).
 
The Lady Hornets closed out their day by defeating another SWAC school in Southern (851-835).
 
Rebecca Hresko has been the top bowler (14^th overall among individuals) thus for the Lady Hornets, averaging a 209.3 through six games. 
 
ASU's Gabrielle Hosein is 18^th on the leaderboard with a 200 average on the dot through six games. 
 
Despite the wins, ASU remained in sixth place out of 11 competing teams in the three-day event. 
 
The event will conclude on Sunday beginning at 8:30 a.m. and will run until around 12:30 p.m. with a best four-out-of-seven baker style format scheduled to take place.   
 
The awards ceremony is scheduled for approximately 12:40 p.m.  
 
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