Huskers Fare Well at U.S. Amateur Championships

Las Vegas, Nev. ? A trio of Husker bowlers are in contention after the first qualifying day of the U.S. Amateur Championships in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

The contingent of current and former Huskers is led by Kari Schwager, who sits in sixth place after posting a pinfall of 1,671 through eight qualifying games. Schwager, a former All-American and Team USA member in 2002, is one of three current or former Huskers in the top 24 after the first of three days of qualifying.

Two-time U.S. Amateur champion Shannon Pluhowsky got off to a rocky start on her quest for an unprecedented third straight title, as she sits in 14th place with a pinfall of 1,623. She trails the leader, Katie Lanehart, by nearly 200 pins, as Lanehart finished the first day with a total of 1,810.

Husker freshman Amanda Burgoyne got off to a solid start, as she sits in 23rd place (1,595) while Diandra Asbaty (Hyman) rounds out the former Huskers by sitting in 51st place (1,487).

The tournament qualifying rounds continue until Thursday, when the top 24 finishers advance to match play.