Huskers Fly Past Racers

The No. 9 Nebraska rifle team came from behind to defeat No. 5 Murray State by a score of 4,651-4,640 at the NU Rifle Range on Friday.

Nebraska trailed Murray State after the first relay but made up for lost ground in the afternoon.  In smallbore, Nebraska was led by sophomore Lauren Phillips who fired a 578.  In addition, Marissa Major finished with a career-high score of 575 in smallbore, beating her previous high by three points.  The team finished with a total smallbore score of 2,296.

Rachel Martin and Kelsey Hansen both tallied air rifle scores over 590 to help the Huskers get the win.  Martin scored a 592, while Hansen ended with a 591.  The Huskers’ overall air rifle score was 2,355.

For the Racers, Tessa Howald led the way in smallbore with a 577 along with Kelsey Emme who finished with a 589 in air rifle.   Murray State ended with a smallbore score of 2,297 and an air rifle score of 2,343.

The Huskers return to action on Sunday, as they welcome Ole Miss to Lincoln.  The match is set to begin at 8am.  Live stats can be found at http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=205688706

 

Nebraska: 4,651

Murray State: 4,640

 

Smallbore (2,296)

*Kelsey Hansen: 569

*Denise Martin: 572

*Maggie Mical: 572

Alex Lorentz: 569

Marissa Major: 575

Rachel Martin: 574

*Lauren Phillips: 578

*Jaycee Carter: 562

 

Air Rifle (2,355)

*Kelsey Hansen: 591

*Denise Martin: 584

Maggie Mical: 580

Alex Lorentz: 573

Marissa Major: 584

*Rachel Martin: 592

*Lauren Phillips: 586

*Jaycee Carter: 586

 

*indicates declared team competitors 

 

For complete list of scores visit ncaarifle.org/Home/Scorecard?MatchId=140