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Huskers Claim Third Straight Title



Kenosha, Wis. – The Huskers won the SFA Ladyjack Motiv Classic title making it their third consecutive title. Nebraska went 10-2 with a total pinfall of 12,608. 

The Huskers started bracket play against McKendree where they fell in their first game (175-218). Nebraska retaliated in game two with seven strikes in a row to claim the game by a score of 259-227. The Bearcats came back to win game three (209-238) and four (210-214). After the two losses, the Huskers bounced back and took game five (216-178) and six (213-189). In the final match against McKendree, the Huskers finished strong to claim their spot in the championship match by a score of 247-226. 

The McKendree Bearcats came back for a rematch in the battle for the championship title. The Huskers started off strong and bowled six consecutive strikes to win by a score of 246-201. Nebraska took that momentum to claim the second (194-187) and third game (217-174). The Huskers secured their title in the fourth game by a score of 205-160. 

“I’m extremely proud of the first half of the season,” said Assistant Coach Julia Bond. “The ladies have been putting in a lot of work between events and I think it shows. They’ve definitely made my first few months back at Nebraska an absolutely joy. They have a winning mentality and aren’t afraid to put everything on the line and do what’s best for Nebraska bowling. I’m really looking forward to the second half of the season and continuing to work hard with the team.”

Nebraska will return to the lanes January 7-9 at the Storming Blue & Gold in Las Vegas, Nev.

SFA Ladyjack Motiv Classic Final Standings

  1. Nebraska
  2. McKendree
  3. Vanderbilt
  4. Arkansas State
  5. Youngstown State
  6. Maryville 
  7. Stephen F. Austin 
  8. Duquesne 
  9. Valparaiso
  10. Wisconsin-Whitewater
  11. Lewis 
  12. Marian 
  13. Carthage
  14. Aurora 
  15. North Central (Ill.) 
  16. Upper Iowa





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