kentucky rifle team

Kentucky comes into the competition with an 8-1 record, following wins over Army and Nebraska last week. The team has been performing consistently well this season, with average scores of 2342.9 in smallbore and 2380.4 in air rifle, resulting in an average aggregate score of 4723.3.

After shooting 2338 in smallbore, Kentucky only held a six-point advantage over the No. 7-ranked Cornhuskers going into the air rifle round. However, the Wildcats stepped up their game when it mattered most, delivering a dazzling display with a score of 2385, the second-best mark of the season in that discipline.

Starting the match with a comfortable 20-point lead in smallbore, Kentucky held on to their advantage and also emerged victorious in the air rifle event. Their aggregate score of 4732 is the second-highest team score of the season. Leading the way for the Wildcats, Sofia Ceccarello secured top spot in smallbore with a score of 591 and clinched the aggregate honors with a total score of 1188. Emmie Sellers showcased her skills by achieving a career-high-tying score of 598 in the air rifle event.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — After securing victories against Akron and Ole Miss last weekend, the University of Kentucky rifle team is looking to end the fall portion of their 2023 home schedule on a high note. On Saturday at 8 a.m. ET, they will host Memphis at the UK Rifle Range in Lexington, Kentucky.