Merten Recognized as Mid-South Conference Women's Bowler of the Week

11/11/2025 2:50:03 PM

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Union Commonwealth's (Ky.) Abigail Merten is the Mid-South Conference Women's Bowler of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.

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Abigail Merten – Union Commonwealth (Ky.) – Fr. – New Cumberland, W.Va.
  • Merten earned a top-five finish over the weekend at the Roto Grip Raider Classic.
  • She tallied 803 pins over four games for a 200.8 scoring average to finish fifth in the individual portion of the tournament.
  • Merten's top game came in her third game, where she bowled a 248.
  • She was the top MSC bowler at the event.
  • Merten helped the Bulldogs to a sixth-place finish in the 15-team field.
  • Merten earns her first conference bowler of the week honor this season.
 
Date Women’s Bowler of the Week - School
Sept. 23 Paige Frantz - Cumberlands (Ky.)
Oct. 7 Gracie Connelly - Cumberland (Tenn.)
Oct. 14 Bricey Caudill - Tennessee Wesleyan
Oct. 21 Laila Lambert - Union Commonwealth (Ky.)
Oct. 28 Brianna Rogers - Pikeville (Ky.)
Nov. 4 Kaytlen Peck - Pikeville (Ky.)
Nov. 11 Abigail Merten - Union Commonwealth (Ky.)