TRACK BOWLING TO SPONSOR
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

TRACK BOWLING TO SPONSOR SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
School’s inaugural season set to begin in October Sam Houston State University is on ‘Track’ to begin its inaugural year of NCAA Division I bowling competition.The Lady Bearkats will be sponsored by Track bowling, a brand of Ebonite International, Inc.“This by far will be history in the making and an excellent opportunity for Track to be a key influence in our present and future success,” said Sam Houston State University Bowling Coach Brad Hagen. “I was looking to have that one very influential company that would be a part of our vision and growth from the beginning and I believe the synergy is a perfect fit.”The team currently consists of seven women, including one from Puerto Rico, according to the team’s Web site http://www.gobearkats.com.“The SHSU Bearkat bowling program is dedicated and committed to higher standards while maintaining all around integrity,” Hagen said. “Our accountability on and off the lanes is very imperative to the program and our intentions — like Track’s — are to exceed all expectations.”Track is not just another bowling ball brand, much like Sam Houston women’s bowling isn’t just another bowling team, according to Track Brand Manager Paul Figliomeni.“Track has always been more about the technical aspects of bowling,” he said. “This partnership with Sam Houston is a perfect fit. We are proud to sponsor this team and look forward to many years of exceptional progress from both the team and our brand.”— Track Bowling Balls & Bowling Equipment - Track is a brand of Ebonite International, Inc. Based in Hopkinsville, Ky., Ebonite International is a privately-owned company that services bowling centers, distributors and retail outlets domestically and internationally. In addition to Track, the company’s consumer product brands include Hammer, Robby’s, Columbia 300, Ebonite and Powerhouse™; its commercial product brand is Ebonite Bowling Center Direct.