TULSA, OK - The WPBA US Open 9-Ball Championships continued with Round Two at the River Spirit Events Center and sixteen players have emerged undefeated so far in the 64 player field. The one big upset in the round was Phoenix sharp-shooter Angel Paglia knocking #2 ranked Monica Webb of Atlanta to the one loss side.
One loss side matches are in progress.
Round Two Winner's Bracket Results
Allison Fisher d. Laura Smith 9-4
Jennifer Barretta d. Erin McManus 9-5
Jessica Barnes d. Cathy Metzinger 9-3
Ewa Laurance d. Kim White-Newsome 9-5
Brittany Bryant d. Mary Rakin 9-4
Stacy Novack d. Eleanor Callado 9-8
Jeanette Lee d. Joanne Ashton 9-0
Melissa Herndon d. Lisa Just 9-5
Line Kjorsvik d. Susan Williams 9-5
Angel Paglia d. Monica Webb 9-5
Gerda Hofstatter d. Belinda Calhoun 9-5
Helena Thornfeldt d. Vicki Paski 9-5
Sara Miller d. Cheryl Pritchard 9-8
Winners of these matches all play at 1:30 today. Losers move to the one-loss side to attempt to make the final eight for the single elimination final stage of the tournament. Fans and media can keep up with ongoing results at http://www.wpba.com/images/stories/brackets/2012_us_open.pdf (refresh the link for the most up-to-date results!)
Schedule of Events:
Friday, June 8 at 10 am
Double elimination play in day and evening sessions
Saturday, June 9 at 1 pm
ESPN Quarterfinals (Tix are $20 general admission, $25 VIP)
Sunday, June 10 at 1 pm
ESPN Semifinals and Final (Tix are $20 general admission, $25 VIP)
The quarter final, semi final and final matches will be taped by ESPN for seven one-hour national broadcasts, airing Saturday, July 14, (Quarterfinals 12-4pm on ESPN2) and Sunday, July 15, (Semifinals/Final 1-4pm on ESPN2).
It all takes place at the River Spirit Event Center, adjacent to the River Spirit Casino at 81st and Riverside in Tulsa.
Tickets are just $10 on June 7th & 8th and $20 on June 9th and 10th! VIP tickets are available for $25. Visit www.riverspirittulsa.com/entertainment/eventcenter for tickets and more information!
