MORGANTOWN, W.Va.  – The West Virginia University rifle team climbs two spots back to No. 1 in this week’s College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Poll.

 

Today’s rankings are based on the last aggregate score shot by each team.

 

TCU remains at No. 2 for the second straight week, while Murray State climbs one spot to No. 3. Alaska-Fairbanks moves one spot to No. 4, and Air Force sits at No. 5.

 

Kentucky drops five spots to No. 6, while Memphis jumps five spots to No. 7. Ohio State, Army and N.C. State round out the top 10.

 

Most recently, WVU recorded a 4709-4653 win over No. 9 Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) foe Army at the WVU Rifle Range, on Nov. 14. West Virginia outshot Army in both disciplines, besting the Black Knights in air rifle, 2363-2336, and smallbore, 2346-2317.

 

The Mountaineers close the fall semester on Saturday, Nov. 21, against No. 8 Ohio State at the WVU Rifle Range. The match is set to begin at 8 a.m., and fans are encouraged to sit inside the range to watch the competition.