The NAIA released its men's and women's Bowling Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) rankings Friday, Oct. 23. The Missouri Baptist University women's team ranked fourth nationally, while the men's team placed 18th.

The RPI is calculated using each team's winning percentage, its opponents' winning percentages and its opponents' opponents' winning percentages.

Women
The Spartans most recently competed at the DV8 Western Invitational on Monday, Oct. 12, in Indianapolis, finishing second among 24 teams. Samantha DeBeaux recorded a total of 1,291 pins, while Amber Lymenstull finished 19th with 1,168.

Missouri Baptist earned an RPI of .659, placing fourth in the NAIA. Ottawa University leads the rankings with a .696 RPI, followed by Avila University and College of Saint Mary. The Spartans are listed with a 10-0 record in the RPI report.

Men's
Missouri Baptist placed 18th in the NAIA with an RPI of .552. The Spartans are listed with a 6-5 record after competing in the DV8 Western Invitational, where they placed 12th of 30 teams. 

Jack Hoffbuhr led with 1,297 points, followed by Dylan Chastain with 1,293.

Baker University leads the NAIA men's rankings with an RPI of .670, followed by Spring Arbor University and Savannah College of Art and Design. 

Next: Both the men's and women's bowling teams compete in the 5 Seasons Classic on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

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