Fairview Heights, Ill. - The fifth-ranked Nebraska Bowling team ended the first day of the Bearcat Classic in second place. The team went 5-0 on day one, recording a total pinfall of 5,319 and a 212.8 average.
The Huskers began the day against No. 12 Newman. The starters for the Big Red were Desiree Buchert, Haley Swindle, Brenna Hartzler, Kayla Starr and Karina Capron. NU got off to a hot start, taking game one 242-198. The Jets kept the second game close, but the Huskers still pulled off the win, 212-210. Nebraska put together another dominant showing in game three to win 230-183. The momentum stayed with the Huskers as they then won game four 235-209 and game five 194-188, opening the…
