Red Wolves finish third in Illinois

The Arkansas State University women’s bowling team finished in third place at the Bearcat Hammer Open on Sunday at St. Clair Bowling Center in Fairview Heights, Ill.

Vanessa Noftsier was named to the all-tournament team, ranking fifth among all bowlers as she downed 984 pins in the five traditional matches, an average of 196.80.

ASU (20-7) lost in seven games to Nebraska and to tournament host McKendree before defeating Whitewater in the third-place matchup in five games.

Nebraska won the tournament after defeating McKendree.

The Red Wolves’ final competition of the fall is Nov. 12-14 at the Ladyjack Classic hosted by Stephen F. Austin in Kenosha, Wis.