Huskers Grab Four Wins on Day One in Arkansas

Jonesboro, Ark. – The Nebraska bowling team went 4-1 on day one in Jonesboro, Ark., and currently sit in seventh place at the 2023 Mid-Winter Invitational with a total pinfall of 5,184 and an average of 207.4.

The Big Red started the day off with a loss against No. 1 McKendree (1,102-862). NU then bounced back with wins against Jackson State (1,021-964), Alabama State (1,102-1,014) and No. 21 Lincoln Memorial (1,061-1,011). NU then sealed a fourth victory against host No. 4 Arkansas State (1,138-1,085), which included a season-high baker game of 299.

The Huskers will resume play tomorrow at 9:25 a.m. (CT) in a position round against No. 8 Maryville in a traditional match, followed by matches against No. 9 Sam Houston, No. 12 Louisiana Tech, No. 7 Youngstown State and Grambling

The combined results will seed each team for the championship bracket to conclude the tournament beginning Sunday morning. Each team will compete in three matches of best 4-of-7 baker games for final placements and awards.

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Mid-Winter Invitational Day One Standings (Total Pinfall):

No. 1 McKendree: 5,367

No. 12 Louisiana Tech: 5,306

No. 9 Sam Houston: 5,305

No. 4 Arkansas State: 5,282

No. 8 Maryville: 5,274

No. 7 Youngstown State: 5,202

No. 3 Nebraska: 5,184  

No. 21 Lincoln Memorial: 5,053

No. 5 Stephen F. Austin: 4,984

No. 20 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: 4,949

No. 17 University of Central Missouri: 4,882

Kentucky Wesleyan: 4,808

Tusculum: 4,536

Alabama State: 4,534

Jackson State: 4,440

Alabama A&M: 4,308

Grambling: 3,563