University of Memphis Athletics
No. 10 Memphis Places Sixth at GARC Championships
Feb 26, 2023 | Rifle
MORGANTOWN, W.V. – The No. 10-ranked University of Memphis rifle team placed sixth of eight teams at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships on Sunday. The Tigers notched scores of 2318 in smallbore, 2371 in air rifle and an aggregate of 4689.
No. 2 West Virginia won the conference championship team title with an aggregate of 4722.
"I'm proud of how the team shot at GARC Championships this weekend," head coach Morgan Phillips said. "They worked hard and managed their nerves well. This is always a more challenging match since we're competing head-to-head with the entire conference. A big highlight was Gabriela's third place finish in smallbore. She has had so much growth this year and this match really showed that she is competitive on the highest level. This match was great experience for both her and Angeline as they head into NCAA Championships!"
KEY MOMENTS
• Freshman Gabriela Zych headlined Memphis' weekend at the conference championships, earning bronze in the smallbore competition. Zych qualified sixth for the final with a total of 588, but then shot a 400.4 to take home third place.
• Overall, Zych placed eighth overall among all individuals with an aggregate of 1182. She also led the Tigers in air rifle, placing 11th with a 594.
• Fellow freshman Sophia Cruz was the second-best finisher for the Tigers with an aggregate of 1171. She had a great showing in air rifle, finishing 14th with a 594.
TIGER SCORECARD
8. Gabriela Zych – 588 smallbore, 594 air rifle, 1182 aggregate
Sophia Cruz – 577, 594, 1171
Jack Kersey – 577, 591, 1168
Kaylene Castillo – 576, 589, 1165
Angeline Henry – 573, 592, 1165
NOTABLES
• Zych matched her season-best effort in smallbore with her 588, which she's shot three times this year.
• Cruz also matched her season-high in air rifle for the Tigers with her 594, which she's posted three times in the last four events.
UP NEXT
• Both Henry and Zych will compete for Memphis at the NCAA Championships in air rifle on Saturday, March 11 in Akron, Ohio. 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.
No. 2 West Virginia won the conference championship team title with an aggregate of 4722.
"I'm proud of how the team shot at GARC Championships this weekend," head coach Morgan Phillips said. "They worked hard and managed their nerves well. This is always a more challenging match since we're competing head-to-head with the entire conference. A big highlight was Gabriela's third place finish in smallbore. She has had so much growth this year and this match really showed that she is competitive on the highest level. This match was great experience for both her and Angeline as they head into NCAA Championships!"
KEY MOMENTS
• Freshman Gabriela Zych headlined Memphis' weekend at the conference championships, earning bronze in the smallbore competition. Zych qualified sixth for the final with a total of 588, but then shot a 400.4 to take home third place.
• Overall, Zych placed eighth overall among all individuals with an aggregate of 1182. She also led the Tigers in air rifle, placing 11th with a 594.
• Fellow freshman Sophia Cruz was the second-best finisher for the Tigers with an aggregate of 1171. She had a great showing in air rifle, finishing 14th with a 594.
TIGER SCORECARD
8. Gabriela Zych – 588 smallbore, 594 air rifle, 1182 aggregate
Sophia Cruz – 577, 594, 1171
Jack Kersey – 577, 591, 1168
Kaylene Castillo – 576, 589, 1165
Angeline Henry – 573, 592, 1165
NOTABLES
• Zych matched her season-best effort in smallbore with her 588, which she's shot three times this year.
• Cruz also matched her season-high in air rifle for the Tigers with her 594, which she's posted three times in the last four events.
UP NEXT
• Both Henry and Zych will compete for Memphis at the NCAA Championships in air rifle on Saturday, March 11 in Akron, Ohio. 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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