The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) defeated Hampton University, 4-0, en route to their sixth Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Bowling Championship title on Sunday afternoon at AMF Lanes in Chesapeake, Va.

The two-time defending NCAA champion Lady Hawks dominated the match 248-203, 189-141, 234-170 and 190-145 to win in Baker play.

No.7 Hampton battled No. 3 Florida AM during the morning’s semifinal match.  The Lady Pirates and Lady Rattlers were tied at one game apiece before Hampton won the next three games to earn their place in the championship final.

UMES senior Anggie Ramirez earned Outstanding Tournament Performer honors. Ramirez led her team to the top seed with a 211 average during team games on Friday.

“It was always my dream since I was MEAC Rookie of the Year to be MEAC Player of the Year.  Now that I won Player of the Year and MVP of the tournament, I am so happy that my dream could come true,” said Ramirez.

Head Coach Kristina Frahm of Maryland Eastern Shore was named Outstanding Coach for the first time in her career. 

“I am so proud of these young ladies,” said Frahm.  “They never put their head down, never got down on themselves or stopped believing they would win this.  We struggled a little yesterday with the Florida A&M match but they kept up their spirits and going into this match they were very confident they could win.” 

Joining Ramirez on the All-Tournament Team is teammate T’Nia Falbo. North Carolina A&T’s Emily Strombeck, Katherine Jones of Florida A&M and Hampton’s Rebecca Glazier complete the team.

The MEAC Bowling championship finale will air in a tape-delayed format on Monday, April 1 at 10:30 p.m. on ESPNU.

2013 MEAC All-Tournament Team
T’Nia Falbo, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Anggie Ramirez, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Emily Strombeck, North Carolina A&T State University
Katherine Jones, Florida A&M University
Rebecca Glazier, Hampton University

Outstanding Performer: Anggie Ramirez, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Outstanding Coach: Kristina Frahm, University of Maryland Eastern Shore