rifle team

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 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.