University of Memphis Athletics
Taylor Gibson Sets New Memphis Airgun Record Against Akron
Nov 11, 2020 | Rifle, Women's Rifle
MEMPHIS — University of Memphis' Taylor Gibson shot her best aggregate to date of 1183 to lead the Tiger rifle team on Saturday against conference rival and No. 10 Akron.
In just her second match of the season, Gibson broke the school airgun record by shooting an incredible 598, easily winning the discipline. She also shot a 585 smallbore for the second time this season, winning that discipline as well.
"She has been working very hard this semester" said head coach Dan Hermsmeier. "I think she is competing with a fire inside her after not being able to shoot the NCAA Championships in March due to COVID. She is certainly starting this season on a great note."
However, Gibson's standout performance wasn't enough to propel the Tigers past Akron, and the Zips won the match 4669 to 4634. Wyatt Openshaw led the Akron team with an 1173 aggregate, second overall behind Gibson.
Up next, the Tigers will host the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the first time for a pair of matches on Saturday and Sunday. Due to scheduling changes, these two competitions will be the Tigers' final matches for the fall semester. They will look to pick back up in mid-January at Murray State's Withrow Open.
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