Jennifer Patz

#17 Jennifer Patz

Yr. Fr.
Bowls R
Hometown Naples, Fla.
High School (Prev. School) Naples

2023-24: Started 30 traditional team matches as a sophomore ... posted a 181.5 scoring average, third on the team ... tied for team-high honors with eight games of 200 or better ... led Beacons on five occasions ... rolled a 201 in win over #11 Duquesne Oct. 14 at the MOTIV Penguin Classic ... paced Valpo in back-to-back wins Oct. 28 at the Valpo Bowling Classic, recording a 198 in win over #13 Newman and a 203 in win over Lewis ... posted a 204 against #9 Maryville Nov. 11 at the MOTIV Ladyjack Classic ... led Valpo later that day with a 213 in win over #13 Newman ... rolled a career-best 246 to lead Beacons to victory over #15 Mount St. Mary's Jan. 9 at the Stormin' Blue & White Vegas Classic ... registered a team-best 225 against Carthage Feb. 10 at the Flyer Classic ... also rolled a 202 later that day in win over Wright State ... notched a 207 against Central Missouri March 16 at the Vanderbilt Music City Classic ... named to CUSA Commissioner's Honor Roll.

2022-23: Started 39 traditional team matches as a freshman ... posted a 180.0 scoring average ... led Valpo in nine traditional matches, second-most on the team ... rolled eight games of 200 or better ... broke 200 in a pair of victories at the Valpo Bowling Classic Oct. 29, registering a 203 in a win over Belmont Abbey and a 201 in a win over Carroll ... led team in three of five traditional matches Nov. 12 at the MOTIV Ladyjack Classic ... rolled a 227 to help Valpo beat Augustana at the Peacock Classic Jan. 21 and set a program record for team score in a traditional match ... tallied a 215 game against #12 Duquesne Jan. 27 at the Red Flash Invitational, followed by a team-best 219 in a win over Pitt.-Bradford ... set season high with a 232 game in win over Carthage at the Flyer Classic Feb. 11 ... matched that mark at Valpo’s next tournament, duplicating the 232 in a win over Quincy March 4 at the Big Red Invitational ... also rolled a 200 that day in victory over #21 Lincoln Memorial ... paced Beacons in the traditional team game portion of the hybrid tournament matches March 24 at the Southland Bowling League Championship.

Prep: Did not bowl for her high school ... seven years of league bowling experience ... took first place (scratch and handicap) at 2021 SWFL USBC Championship tournament ... placed fourth at 2018 SWFL Classic Tournament of Champions ... placed second at 2018 SWFL Classic tournament ... came in fourth place at 2021 Diva Tournament ... member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Eric and Karie Patz ... major is mechanical engineering.