Nebraska Suffers First Loss of the Season

The Nebraska rifle team dropped their first match of the year today against the Air Force Falcons. The Huskers lost by a score of 4,626-4,565 at the NU Rifle Range to fall to 2-1 on the season.

"This match was a slap in the face for the team," said Head Coach Morgan Hicks. "They want to erase it, fix what is wrong and move on.  I expect us to do that."

Janine Dutton led the team in both disciplines, posting a 571 in smallbore and a 590 in air rifle for a combined score of 1,161. Her air rifle score was the top score of the meet.

"Janine Dutton was able to pull through in Air Rifle and post a 590," said Hicks.  "I am proud of her for doing it on a day that was a rough one for the team."

Ryann McGough brought in the second highest combined score of the day with 1,147. Her air rifle score of 581 was the second-best for the Huskers.

"Today was definitely not our day," said Hicks "Overall, I am proud of the fact that the team kept fighting and never gave up."

Nebraska will have a two week break before they see action again. The team will travel to Fort Worth, Texas to take on Kentucky on Nov. 6 and TCU on Nov. 7. Both matches will start at 8 a.m.

Team Scoring
Nebraska - 4,565
Air Force - 4,626

Nebraska Smallbore - 2,260
Janine Dutton - 571
Ryann McGough - 566
Sunny Russell - 565
Katie Kostal - 558
Katelyn Woltersdorf - 557

Nebraska Air Rifle - 2,305
Janine Dutton - 590
Ryann McGough - 581
ReAnn Wilson - 570
Katie Kostal - 564
Sheen Mahloch - 560