Edgewood University secured its best tournament finish in program history by claiming second place at the Pinseeker Challenge on Saturday, November 15, 2026, according to Edgewood University Athletics.
The team competed in both traditional and baker play formats during the single-day competition in Freeport, Illinois, finishing behind Augustana while landing Brooklyn Kummerow on the All-Tournament Team.
The Eagles opened the tournament with a traditional match victory over Illinois Wesleyan University, posting an 828-785 pinfall. Isabella Hall and Ella Pounders paced the lineup in the opening contest with 189 and 184 pins, respectively. Edgewood University then encountered Augustana in the second traditional pairing, dropping a 771-745 decision where Kummerow led the squad with 184 pins.
Carrying a 1-1 record from the morning session, the Eagles moved into baker play and immediately met Illinois Wesleyan for a second time. A 179-156 win in the opening game established momentum for a 704-679 aggregate victory over the Titans, pushing Edgewood University into the championship match.
Congratulations to Brooklyn Kummerow and the women’s bowling team on a great day at the Pinseeker Challenge! Kummerow was named to the all-tournament team, while the Eagles finished second to claim their highest tournament finish in program history! pic.twitter.com/3N7u98aSuW
Augustana claimed the first game of the title match 223-145 before the Eagles responded with a 170-151 win in game two. A tight third game favored the Vikings at 189-188, allowing Augustana to maintain control and secure an 872-784 win to take the tournament title. Edgewood University Athletics reported that Kummerow earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team, the first such honor in program history for a sophomore.
The Eagles return to competition on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the McKendree Matchgames hosted at the Bel Air Bowl in Belleville, Illinois, as detailed by Edgewood University Athletics.
