Huskers Start Strong on Day One

Jonesboro, Ark – After the first day of the Mid-Winter Invitational, the Nebraska bowling team sits in the first place, with a 4-1 record and total pinfall of 5,475.

The Huskers began the tournament with a victory against No. 15 Tulane (1,137-1,031). In match two, Nebraska faced off against Tusculum and took their second win of the day (1,187-935). Maintaining momentum, NU took on Kentucky Wesleyan and claimed another win (1,102-807). The Huskers fell in match four against the McKendree Bearcats (994-1,058). To end the day, Nebraska faced No. 7 Arkansas St and secured another victory (1,056-928).

Nebraska will begin traditional-style tomorrow against Alabama A&M. They will then play against Jackson St., Maryville, Youngstown St., and Wisconsin Whitewater.

The tournament will resume with five traditional games at 9:40 am Saturday.

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Mid-Winter Invitational Day One Standings

Nebraska (5,475)

Wisconsin Whitewater (5,409)

Sacred Heart (5,230)

Stephen F. Austin (5,213)

Louisiana Tech (5,209)

Maryville (5,147)

Arkansas St. (5,049)

Lewis (5,025)

McKendree (4,990)

Youngstown St. (4,988)

Tulane (4,822)

Lincoln Memorial (4,762)

Alabama St. (4,714)

Tusculum (4,625)

Jackson St. (4,521)

Drury (4,505)

Kentucky Wesleyan (4,426)

Alabama A&M (4,010)