NU Stays in Fifth After Day Two

Las Vegas, Nev. - Nebraska remains in fifth heading into the final day of Stormin' Blue & White Vegas Classic. 

Nebraska began day two of the tournament with a loss to No. 1 Stephen F. Austin (876-1,008) and followed this match with a bye. The Huskers then claimed a victory against Spalding by a score of 950-736. The Huskers ran with this momentum to take another win against No. 5 Vanderbilt by a close score of 1,138-991. Nebraska finished the day strong with a final win over No. 2 McKendree (1,147-999).

Two Huskers made the Top 15 during individual  play. Cassidy Ray secured third place overall with a total pinfall of 1,090. Gwen Maeha had a total pinfall of 1,020, landing her in 14th. Kayla Verstraete followed closely behind and took 20th (1,005). Crystal Elliott sat in 33rd with a total pinfall of 966 and Michelle Guarro not far behind in 35th with 956 pinfall. 

Bracket play will begin Monday at 8 a.m. 

 

Stormin' Blue & White Vegas Classic Standings after Day Two:

Stephen F. Austin (10,747)

McKendree (10,598)

Vanderbilt (10,171)

Mount St. Mary's (10,107)

Nebraska (9,995)

Maryville (9,891)

Maryland Eastern Shore (9,846)

Tulane (9,438)

Monmouth (9,365)

Prairie View A&M (9,259)

Texas Southern (8,980)

Spalding (7,496)

Grambling State (6,758)