Nebraska bowler Jillian Martin wins the Go Bowling U.S. Women’s Open

A Nebraska bowler won a major championship on Tuesday night. Jillian Martin won four straight games to win the 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women’s Open.

Martin won with a total pinfall of 12,773, averaging 206.87 over 60 games. She defeated Jordan Snodgrass, Diana Zavjalova, Dasha Kovalova, and Li Jane Sin.

The win was Martin’s fourth career Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour title and second major championship. She also won the $60,000 top prize, green jacket and eagle trophy.

Martin had a stellar senior season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. She had five top ten finishes, including four top five performances and a title at the Big Red Invitational.

Martin had a team high with 8,989 pinfall and the highest average score of 218.7, which is third in school history. She was also named the 2026 UNL Female Student Athlete of the Year.

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