Reno, Nev. - Skaneateles native Michelle Feldman, the second-seeded qualifier in the 2007 Women's U.S. Open, will bowl at 3 p.m. EST today against 15th-seeded Amy Stolz, of Castle Rock, Colo., in the tournament's quarterfinals at the National Bowling Stadium.

A field of 132 players began qualifying on Monday. The top 16 after the 32-game block advanced to one-game, single-elimination bracket matches. Each bracket is comprised of four bowlers. The first two brackets competed Friday, while Feldman's third bracket and the fourth bracket bowl today.

If Feldman survives her opening match, she'll take on either No. 7 Lynda Barnes or No. 10 Amanda Burgoyne. A second victory would propel Feldman into the championships with three other bracket winners Oct. 14 in Reno. Today's matches will be aired Sept. 30 on ESPN.

Feldman, 31, practiced Friday for about an hour on the Cheetah pattern, the PBA Experience condition she will face today.

Her goal, as it has been all week, is to steer clear of open frames.

“It's basically who can pick their spares and not open,” said Feldman, who captured 12 titles on the Professional Women's Bowling Association Tour before it folded in 2003.

“The Cheetah is my worst pattern because it makes the ball hook so much, but it's going to be hard for everyone. I just need to go frame by frame on this shot. I feel all right with what I'm doing.”

Feldman is guaranteed $4,500 for her efforts so far, but if her hot hand continues, that figure will rise. The eventual Women's U.S. Open winner receives $25,000.