The action kicks off on Friday at 1 p.m. when Kentucky takes on Notre Dame. This will be followed by a clash between Alabama and Nebraska at 5 p.m. The winners of these two matches will advance to the final on Saturday at 3 p.m., where they will compete for a spot in the 2024 ITA Indoor Nationals. Meanwhile, the losing teams will face off in a consolation match on Saturday at 11 a.m.
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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.
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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.
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The Wildcats are coming off their best performance of the season in their last match, where they posted a season-high team score of 4745. Fifth-year senior Emmie Sellers had a standout performance, setting new career highs in both smallbore and air rifle. This performance helped Kentucky secure a season-high score in both disciplines, with a 2357 in smallbore and a 2388 in air rifle. Their 4745 aggregate tied for the fifth-highest team score in the nation this season.
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The loss marked the end of Kentucky’s season, with the Wildcats finishing with a 21-8 overall record and an impressive 17-1 record in the Southeastern Conference. Head coach Craig Skinner led the team to their seventh consecutive SEC Championship, a remarkable feat. Despite the defeat, the team can be proud of their achievements this year.
