Michigan won the inaugural Michigan vs. Ohio event by a score of 59-46. After Michigan raced out to a 41-15 lead after the opening round today, Ohio went 31-18 in the last seven rounds. No quitters in this room!
Each member of Michigan's team got a $20 bonus for winning.
Final standings:
Brian Bowman (O2): 12-3, +851 ($200)
Paul Epstein (M1): 10-5, +1196 ($100 + MVP trophy)
Jeff Clark (M4): 10-5, +1001 ($50)
Steve Grob (M2): 10-5, +306
Carolyn Easter (M7): 9-6, +409
Scott Pianowski (M5): 8-7, +350
Jeff Fiszbein (M3): 8-7, -192
Dan Stock (O3): 7-8, -59
Mike Stafford (O5): 6-9, -712
Pete Zeigler (O4): 6-9, -205
Kelly McKenzie (O1): 5-10, -570
Maureen Kennerk (O7): 5-10, -304
Linda Hoggatt (O6): 5-10, -1170
Kit Morehead (M6): 4-11, -901
High OH word: ARMHOLE, 81, Brian Bowman ($10)
High MI word: VARMINTS, 88, Scott Pianowski ($10)
Lowest-probability natural 7: BILGING, Steve Grob ($10)
Lowest-probability natural 8: OUTTAKES, Jeff Fiszbein ($10)
High turn: DErANGES, 131, Pete Zeigler ($10)
Dan Stock also had a 131-point play (TrENDERS*), but we didn't award a high loss prize and Pete lost to Paul Epstein 572-508 today! So, we felt that since his was the only legitimate word and because of the 508 loss, he deserved the $10. Stocky, I owe lunch sometime!
