University of Memphis Athletics
Saturday, November 12
Memphis, Tenn.
8:30 A.M.
University of Memphis
4674
vs
4697
Akron
No. 13 Memphis Edged by No. 9 Akron
Nov 12, 2022 | Rifle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The No. 13-ranked University of Memphis rifle team was edged by No. 9 Akron, 4697-4674, on Saturday at the R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range in Memphis, Tenn. The Zips (6-3, 3-1 Great American Rifle Conference) won smallbore, 2338-2307, while the Tigers (2-5, 1-4 GARC) won air rifle, 2367-2359.
"Today was a good day for us, particularly in air gun," head coach Morgan Phillips said. "Jack and Gabriela had really strong days, with Jack shooting a big personal best. We feel like we're finally putting some pieces together and excited for one last match against Kentucky next weekend."
KEY MOMENTS
• Freshman Gabriela Zych paced Memphis on Saturday, placing fourth overall with an aggregate of 1175. Zych placed second in air rifle with a score of 595 and took sixth in smallbore with a 580.
• Jack Kersey had great day for the Tigers, placing sixth overall with a score of 1168. The junior won air rifle with a total of 596 and took 11th in smallbore with a 572.
• Angeline Henry was seventh overall for the Tigers with scores of 577 in smallbore and 590 in air rifle for an aggregate of 1167.
• Kaylene Castillo (1164) and Sophia Cruz (1151) rounded out the top-10 for Memphis, placing ninth and 10th, respectively.
TIGER SCORECARD
4. Gabriela Zych – 580 smallbore, 595 air rifle, 1175 aggregate
6. Jack Kersey – 572, 596, 1168
7. Angeline Henry – 577, 590, 1167
9. Kaylene Castillo – 578, 586, 1164
10. Sophia Cruz – 567, 584, 1151
Maisyn Douglas – 555 smallbore
Sam Sparrow – 566 smallbore
Chase Trammell – 555 smallbore
NOTABLES
• Kersey's aggregate total was a personal best.
• Memphis' score of 2367 in air rifle was a season best.
• The Tigers' five losses this season have come to No. TCU, No. 4 Ole Miss, No. 6 West Virginia, No. 9 Akron and No. 15 Navy.
UP NEXT
• The No. 13 Memphis Tigers will bring the fall season to a close on Sunday, Nov. 20 when the team hosts Kentucky at the R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range in Memphis, Tenn. The match is schedule to begin at 8 a.m. and live targets can be found at GoTigersGo.com.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Rifle, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
"Today was a good day for us, particularly in air gun," head coach Morgan Phillips said. "Jack and Gabriela had really strong days, with Jack shooting a big personal best. We feel like we're finally putting some pieces together and excited for one last match against Kentucky next weekend."
KEY MOMENTS
• Freshman Gabriela Zych paced Memphis on Saturday, placing fourth overall with an aggregate of 1175. Zych placed second in air rifle with a score of 595 and took sixth in smallbore with a 580.
• Jack Kersey had great day for the Tigers, placing sixth overall with a score of 1168. The junior won air rifle with a total of 596 and took 11th in smallbore with a 572.
• Angeline Henry was seventh overall for the Tigers with scores of 577 in smallbore and 590 in air rifle for an aggregate of 1167.
• Kaylene Castillo (1164) and Sophia Cruz (1151) rounded out the top-10 for Memphis, placing ninth and 10th, respectively.
TIGER SCORECARD
4. Gabriela Zych – 580 smallbore, 595 air rifle, 1175 aggregate
6. Jack Kersey – 572, 596, 1168
7. Angeline Henry – 577, 590, 1167
9. Kaylene Castillo – 578, 586, 1164
10. Sophia Cruz – 567, 584, 1151
Maisyn Douglas – 555 smallbore
Sam Sparrow – 566 smallbore
Chase Trammell – 555 smallbore
NOTABLES
• Kersey's aggregate total was a personal best.
• Memphis' score of 2367 in air rifle was a season best.
• The Tigers' five losses this season have come to No. TCU, No. 4 Ole Miss, No. 6 West Virginia, No. 9 Akron and No. 15 Navy.
UP NEXT
• The No. 13 Memphis Tigers will bring the fall season to a close on Sunday, Nov. 20 when the team hosts Kentucky at the R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range in Memphis, Tenn. The match is schedule to begin at 8 a.m. and live targets can be found at GoTigersGo.com.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Rifle, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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