WPBA Masters Round Two - Eight Undefeated Players Remain
Jan 28, 2012
MT. PLEASANT, MI - The Women's Professional Billiard Association's (WPBA) WPBA Masters began the second day of play with the first elimination round on the one loss side. Winners of the following matches play on; losers finished 33/48:
Emily Duddy d. Kyoko Sone 9-8
Emilyn Callado d. Melissa Little 9-4
Val Finnie d. Maureen Seto 9-7
Susan Williams d. Naomi Williams F
Line Kjorsvik d. Cheryl Pritchard 9-3
Jana Montour d. Teresa Gifford 9-0
Teruko Cucculelli d. Morgan Steinman 9-7
Janet Atwell d. Laura Smith 9-4
Erica Park d. Barbara Lee 9-0
Monica Webb d. Lonnie Fox 9-2
Jennifer Chen d. Belinda Calhoun 9-4
Liz Cole d. Tina Hess 9-2
Cathy Metzinger d. Rebecca Wagner 9-3
Jessica Barnes d. Vicki Paski 9-4
Gerda Hofstatter d. Angel Paglia 9-1
Erin McManus d. Jacqui Herrera 9-3
On the winner's side, the sixteen undefeated players played down to the final eight undefeated who will compete at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. Losers of the matches still have a chance to play through the one loss side:
Ga Young Kim d. Dawn Hopkins 9-7
Ewa Laurance d. Joanne Ashton 9-8
Brittany Bryant d. Karen Corr 9-7
Helena Thornfeldt d. Liz Cole 9-7
Jasmin Ouschan d. Nicole Keeney 9-6
Kelly Fisher d. Eleanor Callado 9-2
Allison Fisher d. Jennifer Barretta 9-7
Jeanette Lee d. Tamara Peeters 9-5
To view the tournament chart and ongoing results, visit www.wpba.com and click on "2012 Soaring Eagle Tournament Board." One-loss side matches begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday. The sixteen undefeated players compete at 3 and 6 p.m.
The tournament will conclude on Sunday, January 29 beginning at 1 p.m., when the final four players remaining will compete for the title of 2012 WPBA Masters Champion. Tickets are available via startickets.com. The three final-round one-hour matches will be taped by ESPN for broadcast on Sunday, March 18, from 1:30 - 4:30 pm EST.
Alongside the WPBA Masters is the Soaring Eagle Open III, featuring amateur singles 8-Ball and 9-Ball tournaments in men and women's divisions, with $10,000 in added prize money. This event also begins Thursday, January 26 and continues through Sunday, January 29, 2012. Visit www.soaringeagleopen.com for more information.
About the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA)
The WPBA was established in 1976 as the Women's Professional Billiard Alliance, and will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2011 as the oldest pro player organization in the sport. The WPBA sanctions and produces the Women's Pro Billiard Tour, which features ESPN-televised events with the world's greatest women players. Visit www.wpba.com for more. The WPBA Classic Tour is sponsored by the American Poolplayers Association, Diamond Billiards, Iwan Simonis, Cuetec Cues, Delta 13, Pooldawg, Mueller Recreational Products and Aramith.
About the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
The Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is the Midwest's premier AAA Four Diamond gaming and hospitality destination offering top-name entertainment year-round, award-winning dining, high stakes bingo and a full-service spa. For more information, visit www.soaringeaglecasino.com