Saturday, October 5
Memphis, Tenn.
University of Memphis
4687
vs
4709
No. 13 Nebraska
Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
No. 10 Memphis Drops Season Opener to No. 13 Nebraska
Oct 05, 2024 | Rifle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The No. 10-ranked University of Memphis rifle team fell at home to No. 13 Nebraska, 4709-4687, to open the season on Saturday morning at R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range. The Tigers won air rile, 2368-2364, but got edged out by the Cornhuskers (1-0) in smallbore, 2345-2319.
"I'm proud of the way the team fought through today's match," head coach Morgan Phillips said. "They handled themselves really well and didn't give up when it got hard. One big highlight was Gabriela's 595 in air rifle, which was the high score of the match.
"There were a lot of really great parts for everyone that we can continue to build on over the next couple of weeks before we face West Virginia and Navy. We are looking forward to seeing what we can do with another couple weeks of practice under our belts."
KEY MOMENTS
TIGER SCORECARD
2. Gabriela Zych: 582 smallbore | 595 air rifle | 1177 aggregate | 82 centers
4. Sophie Cruz: 580 smallbore | 592 air rifle | 1172 aggregate | 70 centers
6. Kenlee Ewton: 578 smallbore| 593 air rifle | 1171 aggregate | 71 centers
7. Megan Jaros: 581 smallbore | 586 air rifle | 1167 aggregate | 62 centers
T-8. Jack Kersey: 578 smallbore | 588 air rifle | 1166 aggregate | 70 centers
T-8. Katrina Demerle: 579 smallbore | 587 air rile | 1166 aggregate | 67 centers
NOTABLES
The Tigers will be back in action in two weeks with trips to West Virginia (Oct. 19) and Navy (Oct. 20).
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Rifle, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
"I'm proud of the way the team fought through today's match," head coach Morgan Phillips said. "They handled themselves really well and didn't give up when it got hard. One big highlight was Gabriela's 595 in air rifle, which was the high score of the match.
"There were a lot of really great parts for everyone that we can continue to build on over the next couple of weeks before we face West Virginia and Navy. We are looking forward to seeing what we can do with another couple weeks of practice under our belts."
KEY MOMENTS
- Junior Gabriela Zych led the way for the Tigers on Saturday, finishing second overall with an aggregate score of 1177. Zych posted team-best totals in both relays, including a match-high 595 in air rifle and a 582 in smallbore.
- Junior Sophie Cruz was second for Memphis, and fourth overall, with an aggregate of 1172. She carded the third-best totals for the Tigers in smallbore (580) and air rifle (592).
- Sophomore Kenlee Ewton finished seventh overall with an 1171 aggregate. After posting a 578 in smallbore, Ewton recorded the second-best total for the Tigers in air rile with a 593.
TIGER SCORECARD
2. Gabriela Zych: 582 smallbore | 595 air rifle | 1177 aggregate | 82 centers
4. Sophie Cruz: 580 smallbore | 592 air rifle | 1172 aggregate | 70 centers
6. Kenlee Ewton: 578 smallbore| 593 air rifle | 1171 aggregate | 71 centers
7. Megan Jaros: 581 smallbore | 586 air rifle | 1167 aggregate | 62 centers
T-8. Jack Kersey: 578 smallbore | 588 air rifle | 1166 aggregate | 70 centers
T-8. Katrina Demerle: 579 smallbore | 587 air rile | 1166 aggregate | 67 centers
NOTABLES
- Memphis produced three of the top four marks in air rifle.
- Freshman Megan Jaros made her collegiate debut and posted the fifth-best smallbore total of the day at 581.
The Tigers will be back in action in two weeks with trips to West Virginia (Oct. 19) and Navy (Oct. 20).
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Rifle, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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