Huskers Win Bearcat Hammer Open

Fairview, Ill. – The Nebraska bowling team took home the tournament title on Sunday after going 7-5 over the weekend with a pinfall of 11,867 at the Bearcat Hammer Open.
 
The Huskers started Sunday's matchup with a 4-2 victory over McKendree.

This win sent the Huskers to the championship match to play Central Missouri for the tournament title. The Huskers lost the first game 200-245 before striking back and winning the second game by a score of 244-184. The Mules held their ground, taking the Huskers down 173-223 in game three. After winning game four 206-172, the Huskers dropped the next game 203-228 before sealing their place as championships with wins in games six and seven by scores of 237-151 and 208-171, respectively. 
 
Senior Raquel Orozco led the Huskers in the individual standings, taking 11th place with her average of 196.00. Close behind her, fellow senior Allison Morris finished with an average of 195.8, a performance good for 12th place.

"I could not be happier for this group of young ladies for the victory this weekend," said Head Coach Paul Klempa. "They have worked very hard so far this fall and to start the season with a win is gratifying. We know there is much work to be done to improve and reach the potential this team has, but a good start makes it easier to go back to work and strive for this improvement. I am proud of their progress and with the resilience they showed this weekend."
 
The Huskers will return to the lanes next Friday through Sunday at the Track Kat Klash in Houston, Texas.
 
Bearcat Hammer Open Final Standings
Nebraska
Central Missouri
McKendree
Maryville
Prairie View A&M
Wisconsin-Whitewater
Alabama-Birmingham
Lewis
St. Francis College
Tusculum
Valparaiso
Kentucky Wesleyan
Upper Iowa
Augustana
Alabama A&M
North Central College
Dominican
Belmont Abbey