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Kentucky’s season-high score came in both disciplines, as they recorded a 2357 in smallbore and a 2388 in air rifle. Despite their strong performance, Alaska-Fairbanks matched their team score of 4745 and was declared the winner of the match based on the tiebreaker of having a higher number of center shots overall. Akron finished in third place with a score of 4716.

Kentucky initially trailed Akron by one point after the smallbore discipline, with the Zipps posting a score of 2338 compared to the Wildcats’ 2337. However, Kentucky quickly turned the tide in their favor in the air rifle event, registering an impressive score of 2384, while Akron managed 2374. Kentucky’s stellar performance in air rifle not only helped them secure the victory but also earned them the fifth-best air rifle team score nationwide this season.

With their sleek coats and piercing eyes, the cats strutted their stuff on the runway, their tails held high in a show of confidence. From the smallest kitten to the largest Maine Coon, each contestant put on a performance that had the crowd mesmerized.

Kentucky head coach Harry Mullins is eager to see how his team handles the travel and hopes they can showcase their skills on the road. He acknowledges the tough competition they will face, with Akron being a strong team and Alaska-Fairbanks being the defending national champions.

Reed, a redshirt senior defender from Louisville, Kentucky, has been an essential part of Louisville’s defensive unit. The team boasts a remarkable 1.08 goals against average and has recorded six shutouts throughout the season, which places them among the top five teams in the nation. Reed, who served as co-captain, has contributed significantly to the team’s success.

The game came down to the wire, with Lauren Wadas’ penalty corner goal with 1:07 remaining in the game securing the win for the Wildcats (20-1). Northwestern managed to score two penalty corner goals in the fourth quarter after Louisville had taken a 2-1 lead in the closing seconds of the third quarter. Despite both teams delivering seven shots on goal, Northwestern dominated in overall shots with an 11-0 advantage. Northwestern also held a 7-5 edge in corners, including four in the final quarter. Merlijn van der Vegt made four saves for Louisville, while Annabel Skubisz had five stops for the Wildcats.

Louisville is coming off an impressive comeback win in the previous round against No. 8 Iowa. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Cardinals rallied back with a goal from Niamh Gowing in the third quarter to level the score. The game was eventually decided in double overtime when Minna Tremonti converted a penalty corner shot by Aimee Plumb. This victory has earned Louisville a spot in the quarterfinals, where they will face Northwestern.

UofL head coach Justine Sowry expressed her excitement about the win, saying, “Obviously, we’re very excited to be having another opportunity. It was an absolutely phenomenal contest against a really incredible side, I’ve always admired Iowa and their head coach [Lisa Cellucci]. They have a great team, a great culture, and to be matched up against them, I knew it was going to be a tough contest. They certainly have an absolute lethal weapon. I thought we took great care of her today, but I knew that it was going to take a monumental team effort and that’s what we did today. I’m just really proud of the players and happy we have another opportunity on Sunday, so we’re pretty excited about that.”

Kentucky started the match with a strong performance in smallbore, earning a score of 2344, while Memphis posted a score of 2328. The Wildcats maintained their momentum in the air rifle event, securing the match with a score of 2379, just two points ahead of Memphis’ 2377. The 4723 score was only slightly shy of the season opener’s impressive 4727. Similarly, Memphis recorded their second-highest score of the season with 4705.

Head coach Harry Mullins spoke highly of Adkins, stating, “Sam is going to be the perfect fit for our program… He has all the tools and work ethic to be a great shooter for us.” This endorsement from the coach reflects the high expectations they have for Adkins as he joins the team.