Huskers Shoot Career Highs Against Air Force

Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Nebraska rifle team fell short to the fourth-ranked Air Force Falcons today with a final score of 4,646-4,664.

NU fired a team score of 2,286 in smallbore. Elena Flake led the way with 580, with Trinity Gomez following with 571. Samantha Peterson and Emily Cheramie added 568 and 567, respectively. Kinga Aletto (550) rounded out the Huskers. Although not squadded, Mari Butler fired 565.

The Huskers shot well in air rifle, capturing three of the top five places as individuals. NU's air rifle performance was highlighted three score above 590. Elena Flake fired 596, nearly matching her school-record 597 from two weeks ago. Macey Way earned the highest score of her collegiate career to date with 595 and Kinga Aletto, though not squadded, set a new career best with 591. Flake earned second place individually overall. Although not squadded, Mari Butler set a new career best with 588. Elizabeth Lorentz (588), Samantha Peterson (581) and Emily Cheramie (579) rounded out the Husker squadded scores.Nebraska's final team score was 2,360.

Air Force brought in a smallbore team score of 2,299. Peter Fiori led the way for the Falcons with 587. Fiori matched Flake with 596 to lead the field in air rifle and contribute to Air Force's overall team score of 2,365.

The Huskers will take the range again in two weeks on Nov. 9 for a home match against Army. Match action will begin at 9 a.m. Fans can follow the action on social media.
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Nebraska: 4,646
Air Force: 4,664
 
Smallbore (2,286)
Kinga Aletto – 550*
Mari Butler – 565
Emily Cheramie – 567*
Elena Flake – 580*
Trinity Gomez – 571*
Elizabeth Lorentz – 555
Samantha Peterson — 568*
 
Air Rifle (2,360)
Kinga Aletto – 591
Mari Butler – 588
Emily Cheramie – 579*
Elena Flake – 596*
Trinity Gomez – 578
Elizabeth Lorentz – 588*
Samantha Peterson – 581*
Macey Way – 595*
*indicates squadded member