Nebraska Finishes Eighth at Holiday Collegiate Classic

The Nebraska bowling team finished eighth at the Holiday Collegiate Classic held in Bessemer, Ala., over the weekend. Danielle van der Meer was named the team's MVP thanks to her team-high average at 193.80. She was followed closely by Kristi Mickelson at 193.20.

Vanderbilt came out of the tournament victorious and Central Missouri earned runner-up honors.

Nebraska was the fifth seed heading into the final day of competition. Their first best-of-seven baker match was against Stephen F. Austin, the six-seed, who won the series, 4-3. Nebraska then dropped their second series of the day to Alabama A&M, 4-0. Full results can be viewed at : http://mccorveysproshop.com/holiday/

The Huskers will now have a bit of a break before the Music City Classic in Nashville, Tenn., running from March 18-20.

Final Standings:

1. Vanderbilt University
2. U of Central Missouri
3. Sam Houston State University
4. Stephen F Austin
5. Minnesota State University
6. Arkansas State University
7. Alabama A&M University
8. University of Nebraska
9. Florida A&M University
10. South Carolina State
11. Alabama State University
12. Southern University