Huskers Travel to Mid-Winter Invitational

Lincoln – The Nebraska bowling team will compete at the Mid-Winter Invitational this Friday through Sunday, March 12-14.

“The team looks to continue riding the momentum they have built up the last several events this weekend,” said Head Coach Paul Klempa. “This is another very strong field we will face this week and we look forward to the challenge. This is our final regular season event and the team plans to end the regular season in strong fashion.”

Coming off of a runner-up finish at the Music City Classic last weekend, the Mid-Winter Invitational was originally scheduled for February 19-21 but was postponed by weather.

Klempa went on to highlight three players, noting, “Kayla Verstraete, Crystal Elliott and Cassidy Ray have led our team each event this season, and I expect them to continue to play at a very high level again this weekend.”

Verstraete placed second at the Music City Classic this past weekend and holds a season average of 219.28. She has earned top-10 finishes in all three appearances this year. Elliott boasts an average of 213.38 and has placed in the top 15 in every tournament this year, while Ray holds a 206.33 average and has four top-20 showings.

Joining No. 5 Nebraska will be top-ranked McKendree, No. 2 Arkansas State, No. 8 Sam Houston State, No. 11 Youngstown State, No. 14 Maryville, No. 15 Lincoln Memorial, No. 16 Stephen F. Austin, No. 17 Tulane, No. 22 Central Missouri, No. 23 Wisconsin-Whitewater and Drury.

The Huskers will begin Friday against No. 17 Tulane before facing No. 14 Maryville, No. 23 Wisconsin-Whitewater, No. 2 Arkansas State and No. 22 Central Missouri.

On Saturday, NU will take on No. 8 Same Houston State followed by top-ranked McKendree, No. 11 Youngstown State and Drury before having a bye to finish the day.

Before bracket play begins Sunday, the Huskers will go up against No. 16 Stephen F. Austin.

Bowling will begin at 10 a.m. Friday morning with five baker matches. The tournament will resume with five traditional games at 9:25 am Saturday before finishing with three bracket-style games Sunday at 8:25 a.m.

Teams Competing at the Mid-Winter Invitational

No. 1 McKendree

No. 2 Arkansas State

No. 5 Nebraska

No. 8 Sam Houston State

No. 11 Youngstown State

No. 14 Maryville

No. 15 Lincoln Memorial

No. 16 Stephen F. Austin

No. 17 Tulane

No. 22 Central Missouri

No. 23 Wisconsin-Whitewater

Drury