Rifle Performs Well in Opener

Sunday, October 6

Murray, KY

9 a.m.

Murray State

4721

4639

UT Martin

10/6/2024 3:40:00 PM | Rifle

Murray State defeated UT Martin with an aggregate score of 4721.

By: Charlie Williams

Murray State Rifle opened its season with a victory over UT Martin 4721-4639 at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range in Murray, Kentucky.

The Racers came out on top in both smoothbore and air rifle, posting scores of 2346 and 2375.

John Blanton led all shooters with an aggregate score of 1186, shooting a 592 in smallbore and a 594 in air rifle. Freshman Carlotta Salafia also put together a strong performance in her first match as a Racer, putting up scores of 587 in smallbore and 597 in air rifle for an aggregate of 1184.

Blanton and Salafia led all competitors in Smallbore posting scores of 592 and 587 respectively. Salafia led the way in air rifle with a score of 597 and Caroline Martin took second place with a score of 596.

"We worked hard preseason while we were here and a majority of us really worked hard over the summer as well," said Blanton. "When we came back we put in a lot of hours on the range here and I'm really proud of everybody."

The Racers are back in action on Sunday, October 13, 9 a.m. CT against Ole Miss at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range in Murray, Kentucky.

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