Youngstown State University
Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic
10/16/2026 6:45:00 PM | Bowling
Struthers, Ohio — Youngstown State's bowling team won its first and its last matches on the first day of the 2026 Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic on Friday at Holiday Bowl.
Opening the season at their home center, the Penguins are fifth among 18 teams in total pinfall with five more matches of qualifying on Saturday. Youngstown State finished Friday's Baker round with a 2-3 record while posting 5,131 total pins for an average of 205.24 per game.
Seven Penguins appeared in the lineup throughout the day as YSU competed against five ranked opponents, including three ranked in the top 10. Gianna Varano, Amber Mason, Amy Chrzanowski, Kara Beissel and Elizabeth Teuber started the day and led YSU to a victory over No. 21 Valparaiso 1,063-933. Malayna Calo made her debut in the final match as YSU topped No. 1 Jacksonville State 1,124-1,052.
Nebraska averaged 220.56 per game on Friday and leads the field by a wide margin with 5,514 total pins. Vanderbilt is second with 5,291, followed by Jacksonville State with 5,207, Arkansas State with 5,157, and YSU with 5,131.
The Chelsea Gilliam Penguin Classic will continue on Saturday at 9:25 a.m. with five traditional matches.
Friday's Baker Match Results
Match 1: Win — 1,063-933 vs. No. 21 Valparaiso
Match 2: Loss — 887-1,087 vs. No. 4 Arkansas State
Match 3: Loss — 1,043-1,079 vs. No. 18 Mount St. Mary's
Match 4: Loss — 1,014-1,097 vs. No. 9 North Carolina A&T
Match 5: Win — 1,124-1,052 vs. No. 1 Jacksonville State
Team Summary
YSU's total pinfall: 5,131
Game average: 205.2
Standings update: 5th of 18 teams
Saturday's Schedule
Five traditional matches starting at 9:25 a.m.
Match 6: YSU vs. No. 10 Sacred Heart — Lanes 13-14
Match 7: YSU vs. Western Illinois — Lanes 19-20 (approximately 10:45 a.m.)
Match 8: YSU vs. No. 19 Bryant — Lanes 17-18 (approximately noon)
Match 9: YSU vs. No. 11 Wright State — Lanes 23-24 (approximately 1:15 p.m.)
Match 10: YSU vs. No. 25 Maryland Eastern Shore — Lanes 7-8 (approximately 2:30 p.m.)
