Saturday, February 15
Memphis, Tenn.
University of Memphis
4723
vs
4678
No. 15 Jacksonville State
No. 13 Memphis Defeats No. 15 Jacksonville State with School Record Effort
Feb 15, 2025 | Rifle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The No. 13 University of Memphis rifle team finished on top Saturday, defeating No. 15 Jacksonville State, 4732 to 4678, behind two program records inside R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range in Memphis.
The Tigers dominated in both relays, winning 2340-2302 in smallbore and then 2383-2376 in air rifle.
Memphis' aggregate total and its mark in air rifle were both program records.
"I'm extremely proud of the way the team shot today, "Memphis head coach Morgan Phillips said. "It was a great day for our whole counting team and really shows the depth we have. We are thrilled to have set two new program records and knew that we had it in us all season.
"It's great to be shooting this well at this point in the season, especially heading into the NCAA qualifier next weekend. We are feeling confident and hoping to keep the momentum going into our last couple matches this season."
KEY MOMENTS
TIGER SCORECARD
1. Katrina Demerle - 1185 aggregate | 587 smallbore | 598 air rifle | 84 centers
2. Gabriela Zych – 1182 aggregate | 588 smallbore | 594 air rifle | 80 centers
3. Kenlee Ewton – 1178 aggregate | 581 smallbore | 597 air rifle | 84 centers
5. Sophie Cruz – 1174 aggregate | 584 smallbore | 590 air rifle | 76 centers
8. Gabriela Ayers - 1166 aggregate | 572 smallbore | 594 air rifle | 75 centers
9. Sam Sparrow – 1162 aggregate | 579 smallbore | 583 air rifle | 60 centers
10. Jack Kersey – 1158 aggregate | 569 smallbore | 589 air rifle | 53
- Megan Jaros – 1156 aggregate | 574 smallbore | 582 air rifle | 56 centers
- Tanner Barth – 1137 aggregate | 563 smallbore | 574 air rifle | 44 centers
- Chase Trammell – 1134 aggregate | 559 smallbore | 575 air rifle | 44 centers
- Maisyn Douglas – 1129 aggregate | 553 smallbore | 576 air rifle | 53 centers
UP NEXT
The Tigers get ready for their NCAA Qualifier next Saturday (Feb. 22) at home in the R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range.
They will then head to the GARC Championships (March 1-2) in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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.
The Tigers dominated in both relays, winning 2340-2302 in smallbore and then 2383-2376 in air rifle.
Memphis' aggregate total and its mark in air rifle were both program records.
"I'm extremely proud of the way the team shot today, "Memphis head coach Morgan Phillips said. "It was a great day for our whole counting team and really shows the depth we have. We are thrilled to have set two new program records and knew that we had it in us all season.
"It's great to be shooting this well at this point in the season, especially heading into the NCAA qualifier next weekend. We are feeling confident and hoping to keep the momentum going into our last couple matches this season."
KEY MOMENTS
- Katrina Demerle led the way for Memphis on the day, finishing as the top individual with a season-high aggregate score of 1185. She won air rifle with a school record-tying 598, and finished second in smallbore (587).
- Gabriela Zych closed out the win in second place overall with an 1182 aggregate behind the top smallbore score of the day (588).
- Kenlee Ewton took third overall with an 1178 aggregate. Her 597 air rifle was the second best total of the day.
- Memphis posted the top three smallbore scores in the win, with Sophie Cruz (584) following Zych and Demerle.
TIGER SCORECARD
1. Katrina Demerle - 1185 aggregate | 587 smallbore | 598 air rifle | 84 centers
2. Gabriela Zych – 1182 aggregate | 588 smallbore | 594 air rifle | 80 centers
3. Kenlee Ewton – 1178 aggregate | 581 smallbore | 597 air rifle | 84 centers
5. Sophie Cruz – 1174 aggregate | 584 smallbore | 590 air rifle | 76 centers
8. Gabriela Ayers - 1166 aggregate | 572 smallbore | 594 air rifle | 75 centers
9. Sam Sparrow – 1162 aggregate | 579 smallbore | 583 air rifle | 60 centers
10. Jack Kersey – 1158 aggregate | 569 smallbore | 589 air rifle | 53
- Megan Jaros – 1156 aggregate | 574 smallbore | 582 air rifle | 56 centers
- Tanner Barth – 1137 aggregate | 563 smallbore | 574 air rifle | 44 centers
- Chase Trammell – 1134 aggregate | 559 smallbore | 575 air rifle | 44 centers
- Maisyn Douglas – 1129 aggregate | 553 smallbore | 576 air rifle | 53 centers
UP NEXT
The Tigers get ready for their NCAA Qualifier next Saturday (Feb. 22) at home in the R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range.
They will then head to the GARC Championships (March 1-2) in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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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