Huskers Grab Four Wins on Day One in Arkansas

Jonesboro, Ark. - The Nebraska bowling team went 4-1 on day one in Jonesboro, Ark., and currently sit in seventh place at the 2023 Mid-Winter Invitational with a total pinfall of 5,184 and an average of 207.4.  

The Big Red started the day off with a loss against No. 1 McKendree (1,102-862). NU then bounced back with wins against Jackson State (1,021-964), Alabama State (1,102-1,014) and No. 21 Lincoln Memorial (1,061-1,011). NU then sealed a fourth victory against host No. 4 Arkansas State (1,138-1,085), which included a season-high baker game of 299. 

The Huskers will resume play tomorrow at 9:25 a.m. (CT) in a position round against No. 8 Maryville in a traditional match, followed by matches against No. 9 Sam Houston, No. 12 Louisiana Tech, No. 7 Youngstown State and Grambling 

The combined results will seed each team for the championship bracket to conclude the tournament beginning Sunday morning. Each team will compete in three matches of best 4-of-7 baker games for final placements and awards.       

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Mid-Winter Invitational Day One Standings (Total Pinfall):

No. 1 McKendree: 5,367 
No. 12 Louisiana Tech: 5,306 
No. 9 Sam Houston: 5,305 
No. 4 Arkansas State: 5,282    
No. 8 Maryville: 5,274 
No. 7 Youngstown State: 5,202  
No. 3 Nebraska: 5,184  
No. 21 Lincoln Memorial: 5,053 
No. 5 Stephen F. Austin: 4,984 
No. 20 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: 4,949 
No. 17 University of Central Missouri: 4,882 
Kentucky Wesleyan: 4,808     
Tusculum: 4,536 
Alabama State: 4,534  
Jackson State: 4,440  
Alabama A&M: 4,308 
Grambling: 3,563