Jamyson Mathieu Wins Third NEBA Title at Lang’s Bowlarama 65th Anniversary Open
Tournament Recap & Jamyson Mathieu’s Road to Victory
A record field of 218 entries packed Lang’s Bowlarama in Cranston, RI, on October 11–12, 2025, for the Lang’s 65th Anniversary Open Singles presented by DJBT and Northeast Megabucks. Competitors faced the 46’ Lithium Mod Atlas Pro pattern (28.135 mL, 5.46:1 ratio) — a challenging condition that demanded versatility with emphasis on speed and rotation to get the balls to go through the pins correctly with the least chance for penalty.
High qualifier Stephen M. Major set the bar early with a 1273 series, but it was Jamyson Mathieu who outlasted the field in grueling match play to capture his third career NEBA title, capping off an incredible weekend of bowling at one of NEBA’s most historic venues.
Match Play Breakdown
The top 48 bowlers advanced to the single-elimination match play bracket.
Jamyson Mathieu’s road to victory:
Round 1 - BYE
Round 2 – 233 def. Alex Aguiar (198)
Round 3 – 257 def. Jon Van Hees (176)
Round 4 – 233 def. Michael Martell (193)
Semifinal – 226 def. Dennis Bissonnette (203)
Championship Match – 233 def. Tyler Perry (226)
Other standout performances:
Tyler Perry made a strong run to the finals, finishing runner-up after an impressive weekend.
Dennis Bissonnette and John Kirker reached the semifinals.
Stephen Major, the high qualifier, with a blistering average of 254.6 throughout qualifying.
Championship Match Recap – Mathieu vs. Perry
Our competitors journey to the championship match was filled with current and future Hall-of-Fame bowlers with names such as Alex Aguiar, Jon Van Hees, Jon Wilber, Dennis Bissonnette, Aaron Major and John Kirker meeting their ends against Perry and Mathieu. Tyler Perry, looking to add a 4th title to his résumé, averaged just over 245 in his bracket to this point while Jay Mathieu seeking title number 3 rode his squad leader momentum all the way to the championship match.
Perry would throw the beginning shots of our match leaving and converting a couple of makable spares while Jay filled the air with the sounds of flush strikes. Tyler, known for turning it up a notch and his animation on the lanes, responded with a pair of strikes, alerting Jay that he would not go quietly. Mathieu continued his pace throughout the first half of the match, stringing the first 5 strikes and seeming to be on cruise control. Perry matched in kind with strikes in frames 5 and 6. A few errant shots from Jamyson allowed for Tyler to close the early gap and keep the crowed on it’s toes as we neared the final frames. An open frame in the 8th from Jay put the ball in Perry’s hand to take the lead. Tyler would go on to make a 10-pin followed by a pressure packed strike in the 9th. Mathieu, unable to shut out Perry, would need the family clutch factor in order to change his fate. Massive hits in both the 9th frame and first shot in the 10th were enough to force Perry to need the first strike in the 10th to have any chance in earning the title. While Perry’s striking ability was elite on the day, a single pin would separate him from victory and allow Jamyson Mathieu to celebrate in the winners circle.
Final Score:
Jamyson Mathieu – 233
Tyler Perry - 226
Mathieu’s win at Lang’s marks another milestone in his NEBA career and adds title number 3 to what is sure to be a long list — and comes at one of the most celebrated events on the schedule, honoring Lang’s Bowlarama’s 65 years of service to the bowling community.
incent Hall Memorial Cup Series Finalists Announced
Following the conclusion of this event, the top four finalists for the $10,000 Vincent Hall Memorial Cup Series have been determined!
These four competitors will square off at the Vincent Hall Training Center on October 25th for the championship trophy:
Michael Martell
Dennis Bissonnette
Nathan DeMello
Joey Transue
Each bowler earned their place through consistency, grit, and top-tier performances throughout the 2025 Cup Series season. Be sure to tune into the live-stream for what is set to be one of the most exhilarating teams of the season!
Top Payouts:
1st – Jamyson Mathieu: $3,100 + $125 TOC Entry
2nd – Tyler Perry: $1,600
T-3rd – Dennis Bissonnette & John Kirker: $900 each
5th–8th – Joey Transue, Nathan DeMello, Aaron P. Major & Michael Martell: $725 each
High Scores & Notables
High Qualifier: Stephen M. Major – 1273
Storm / Roto Grip / 900 Global Ball Winner: Sean Kilburn (score)
Raffle Winner: Peter Licata
High Senior Out of the Money: Sean Kilburn – $50
Hall of Fame Match Play Participants
NEBA Hall of Fame bowlers who made match play at Lang’s included:
Their continued success underscores the depth of NEBA’s competitive history and the lasting excellence of its Hall of Famers.
Thanks to Our Partners
NEBA extends a huge thank-you to DJBT, Northeast Megabucks, and the Lang family for their continued support of this anniversary event. Special thanks also to Storm, Roto Grip, and 900 Global for their sponsorship, and to all competitors and volunteers who made this milestone weekend possible.
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