Nebraska Wins Crusader Classic

Nebraska defeated Minnesota State-Mankato in the final match 4-2 to win the Crusader Classic Sunday morning in Merrillville, Ind. 

The Huskers opened their 2010-11 campaign with a tournament title by conquering a six-team field that included, Elmhurst, UW-Whitewater, Arkansas State, Adrian, Minnesota State-Mankato and the hosts from Valparaiso.

The Huskers were led by junior Valerie Calberry, who produced a solid 191 average on the tournament. Calberry also notched Nebraska's high game in the three-day tournament with a 240-pin effort.

The Huskers will take a three-week break from competition before returning to the lanes at the Capital City Collegiate Classic in Brandon, Miss., on Dec. 3.