Huskers Remain Unbeaten in Win over UTEP

El Paso, Texas – Nebraska swept the top four spots overall, as the Huskers posted a 4,695-4,558 victory over UTEP Saturday afternoon.

The Huskers (2-0) were led by sophomore captain Cecelia Ossi, who placed first overall with a combined score of 1,181. Fellow sophomore Madelynn Erickson placed second with a mark of 1,177, while senior Elena Flake (1,172) and freshman Mackenzie Strauch (1,148) completed the sweep for the Huskers.

"Cecelia had an amazing personal record in smallbore today, something I know she's been working really hard to accomplish," head coach Mindy Miles said of Ossi's performance.

In the smallbore, Ossi placed first with a score of 587, while Erickson (584) and Emily Cheramie (584) placed second and third, respectively. Flake rounded out the scoring with a mark of 583.  

Ossi won her second event of the day by placing first in the air rifle with a score of 594 to place a Husker sweep of the podium.  Erickson placed second with a 594, while Flake tallied a 589 to place third. Strauch posed a 581 to finish fifth in the event. 

"Overall, we had an impressive smallbore day and I am proud of the team. As always, we have a plan moving foward to get ready for the next match," Miles remarked.

The final scorecard from the match can be found here.

The Huskers will be in action next weekend, as they travel to The Citadel.