Huskers Headed to Minnesota State

The Nebraska bowling team will travel to Minnesota State Univeristy in Mankato this weekend after enjoying a week off. The three-day tournament will be held in the Minnesota State student union bowling center. The triangular begins Friday night at 5 p.m. and will conclude at 9 a.m. on Sunday. NU will be facing Minnesota State for the second time this season. Last time the two teams met, Nebraska defeated the Mavericks, 2-0. Nebraska will also be competing against Vanderbilt, a first-year NCAA team.

The Huskers will be without senior All-American Shannon Pluhowsky and sophomore Amanda Burgoyne, as they are currently bowling with Team USA in the World Tenpin Cup Nov. 16-25 in Hoofddarp, Netherlands. Nebraska is faced with adversity this weekend since the the first two tournaments of the year (the Jonesboro Invitational and the Whitewater Invitational) were won by Burgoyne and Pluhowsky. Trials for the 2005 Team USA take place this December in Dallas.

Pluhowsky Wins Second Tournament
Shannon Pluhowsky took home first place overall at the Whitewater Invitational despite the team placing second behind Central Missouri State. Pluhowsky averaged a 216 in eight games, boosting her career total to 11 first-place finishes in 30 events, more than any other bowler in school history.

According to Nebraska Head Coach Bill Straub, Shannon Pluhowsky is the best female college bowler of all time. She has helped lead the Huskers to 21 tournament titles during her collegiate career including the NCAA meet last year.

"Shannon has the desire to succeed. She leads the team with her inner fortitude," Straub said.

Quick Look at this Week’s Lineup
Jamie Martin- Competed in eight out of nine possible events last year...posted seven top-25 finishes in 2003-04...averaged a 206.364 in 55 games...best performance was at the Triad Women’s Classic where she finshed third overall and averaged a 227.000 in five games...averaged a 206 and finished fourth overall at Whitewater Invitational two weeks ago.

Adrienne Miller- As a true freshman, competed in eight out of nine tournaments...her father, Mike, is a member of the Pro Bowlers Association (PBA)....her aunt, Dana Miller-Mackie, is in the PWBA Hall of Fame...finshed fourth overall at Jonesboro Invitational with a 225.75 average.

Lindsay Baker- Top high school recruit in 2004, according to Coach Straub...has bowled four 300 games...three-time member of Junior Team USA (2001-02-03)...her uncle, Tom, is a member of the PBA...placed second overall, averaging a 229.50 in five games, in her first tournament as a Husker.

Karla Engh- Became a valuable asset to the team late last season...career-high average 217.400 at the NCAA Championships...end of last season, posted second highest average on the team (216.154)...placed third overall at Whitewater Invitational, averaging a 210.

Nicole Aleo- Will provide depth through her experience...competed in just one tournament last year averaging a 188.833...as a true freshman she averaged a 183.68 in 25 games...at Jonesboro Invitational, competed in one game and averaged a 192.

Jennifer Schultz- In 2003-04 season, posted top-10 finishes at the Whitewater Invitational and at the Holiday Collegiate Classic... recorded high average, 216.125, at the Holliday Collegiate Classic last season...earned high pinfall, 1,808, at the Whitwater invitational in 2003.

Mindy Pancoast- Redshirted 2003-04 season...will compete this weekend in first event as a Husker...2003 Junior Gold Qualifier.