Huskers Remain Undefeated Against VMI

Lexington, Va.- The Nebraska Rifle team continued its win streak against the Virginia Military Institute on Sunday, posting a score of 4,689-4,523 to move to 5-0 on the season.

The Huskers took the top five spots overall in the match. Sophomores Madelynn Erickson and Cecelia Ossi took first and second, posting aggregates of 1,177. They were followed by Elena Flake in third (1,163), Kinga Aletto in fourth (1,145) and Mackenzie Strauch in fifth (1,144).

Head Coach Mindy Miles has been seeing improvements in her team as the season continues.

"We showed up early in the season and have slowly been climbing our way back up to the team's potential. They have been working hard in practice and it's been showing."

Emily Cheramie placed first in the smallbore with a score of 588. Ossi (586), Erickson (584), Flake (575), Aletto (565) and Strauch (560) took the next five spots. 

In the air rifle, Erickson took the top spot with a score of 593 for her third title of the year. She was rounded out by Ossi, who placed second with a 591 and Flake, who placed third with a 588.

"As the season goes on, we will chip away at a good score to post before the winter break," said Miles about the remainder of the 2021 portion of the season.

The Huskers will travel to Fort Worth, Tex., to take on UTEP and No. 4 TCU on Nov. 13.