Huskers Secure Third Place Seed For Final Day in Vegas

Las Vegas, Nev. - After two days of qualifying, the Nebraska bowling team will have a third place seed going into the final championship bracket at the Stormin' Blue & Gold Vegas Classic with a total pinfall of 10,309. 

The Big Red started the day off with a loss to No. 1 McKendree (952-1,104). NU then bounced back with wins against No. 9 Louisiana Tech (1,159-1,017) and Daemen (1,105-907). The Huskers fell to No. 11 Maryville in a close matchup (1,006-1,015) before finishing the day with a win against No. 10 Maryland Eastern Shore (1,012-972).  

Two Huskers finished in the top 10 individual standings after today's five traditional matches. Senior Crystal Elliott bowled the overall highest total pinfall of 1,209. Anna Callan also bowled at a high level finishing the day with a total pinfall of 1,096, good for seventh place. 

The Huskers will resume play tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. (PST) in a three round best-of-seven baker style championship bracket.  

Stay up to date with the action by following the Nebraska Women's Bowling Twitter (@NEBowling), Instagram (@huskerbowling) and Facebook. Additionally, all matches will be strictly broadcast on BOWL.com (subscription to bowltv required).   

Stormin' Blue & White Vegas Classic Day One Standings: 

No. 1 McKendree: 11,023 
No. 3 Vanderbilt: 10,400 
No. 4 Nebraska: 10,309 
No. 10 Maryland Eastern Shore: 10,186 
No. 11 Maryville: 10,169 
No. 9 Louisiana Tech: 10,156 
No. 16 Newman: 9,807 
No. 5 Stephen F. Austin: 9,766 
No. 17 Tulane: 9,652  
No. 15 Mount St. Mary's: 9,313 
Daemen: 8,945  
Prairie View A&M: 8,746 
Texas Southern: 8,714 
Spalding: 7,194