PLANO, Texas - The SNU Men's and Women's Teams were back in action after the holiday break at SWIBC #5 and #6 at Plano Super Bowl in Plano, Texas. 

Highlights of the action in SWIBC V included at second place finish by the SNU Women's Team anchored by Freshman Sienna Stoner who averaged 217.6 for the five individual games and earned her fourth All Tournament Team award of the season.

"What Sienna has done this season is so impressive," said Coach Jeffreys. "To earn four All Tournament Team awards says so much about the talent Sienna showcases at our events. Sienna continues to increase here ability to adapt to changing lane conditions and is starting to understand the challenge of getting matched up and having the confidence in her equipment. It's pretty cool to have such a talented player in this program."

"It has been fantastic to see the progress made in Makena Cruz's game", said Jeffreys. "The freshman averaged 180 and fought through some adversity of an injured thumb to have here best weekend of the season. Makena has been working very hard on her game and it showed this weekend in Plano. Just a solid event for Makena."

The Men's Team finished a solid third behind Newman University and the Number One Ranked Team in the Nation, Wichita State.

Highlights of the Men's Team action included Canon Estes' effort to gain perfection in Game #5 of individual team play started with the first 10 and went on to earn 286 of which is the SNU Men's Team High Game during the 2023-2024 season. Estes averaged 222.4 and finished 8th in the individual player standings.

"This was our first event after the holiday break and there were some signs of rust," said Coach Jeffreys. "The great news was the advancements in our performance during the event. Freshman Canon Estes showcased his best effort of the season and made really good moves during the transition. The game is so based on getting equipment matched up with the lanes and Canon did a great job on Saturday getting matched up."

"All five starters demonstrated a fantastic effort during the five games of individual play. As the day progressed, the challenge of transition became so important during Baker play and we ran into some challenges getting matched up. The experience of this event gave us progression toward having answers the next time we experience this type of lane conditions. Still, to earn a third place finish is a great step in working toward sectionals in March. "

"It's great to have some experience in the lineup with the presence of Sophomore, Landen Hodge. This was Landen's first college event since becoming eligible for action after being picked up in the portal. He brings a ton of insight and is a big part of this team and this program."