University of Maryland Eastern Shore sophomore Maria Rodriguez was named the MEAC Bowling Athlete of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday.

Rodriguez (5-7, So., Ibague Tolima, Colombia) was named the tournament MVP and guided her team to a 9-2 record and first place finish at the Bulldog Invitational, hosted by Bowie State.  She averaged a 240.1 on 1,441 total pinfall, including a career-best 279 in a win over Bowie State. Rodriguez posted five 200-plus games out of six games played to lead the entire field of competitors. This is second time this season that Rodriguez has earned Athlete of the Week honors.

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Angela Reynolds (DSU) earned all-tournament honors and knocked down 1,274 pins (212.3 average) at the Bulldog Invitational.