ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Roosevelt bowling team began its season at the Golden Eagle Invite hosted by Rock Valley College in Rockford.

The Lakers struggled in Saturday's opening games, finding itself in 21^st after the first day of competition. They moved up to 20^th after Sunday's games and were led by sophomore Daveon Bickcom's 179.5 average. Freshman JD Lane began his college career with a 178.75 average and Joseph Diaz rounded out the top-three bowlers with a 174.25 average.