Husker Bowlers Win Midstates Invitational

Topeka, Kan. -- The Nebraska women's varsity bowling team and the men's club team won the Midstates Invitational in Topeka, Kansas this weekend with scores of 14,058 and 15,086, respectively. Both teams are 2-0 in the fall season.

Two freshmen led the way for the Huskers. Freshman Shannon Pluhowsky from Phoenix, Ariz., won the tournament with a 228 average while redshirt freshman Suzanne Medwell from Melbourne, Australia received 4th place with a 201 average.

The next competition for the women's team is the Brunswick Southern Classic on November 4-5 in Atlanta, Ga., and both teams will see action November 11-12 in Chicago, Ill.

Women's Team Standings (11 teams)
1. Nebraska - 14,058
2. Wichita State - 13,823
3. Central MO State - 13,761
4. Iowa State - 12,306
5. Kansas - 12,209

Individual Standings
1. Shannon Pluhowsky (NU) -228
2. Amber Gazverde (Central MO) - 212
3. Shelly Pulaski (McKendree) - 209
4. Suzanne Medwell (NU) - 201
5. Teresa Morrill (Central) -200