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WVU Ranks No. 1 in CRCA Poll
February 09, 2016 02:07 PM | Rifle
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University rifle team ranks No. 1 in this week’s College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Poll.
Today’s rankings are based on the team’s three highest scores shot at three different locations.
The Mountaineers shot their three highest scores of the season at Air Force vs. Nebraska (4714) on Oct. 11, at Mississippi (4713) on Nov. 1 and at the WVU Rifle Range vs. Akron (4740) on Jan. 17. Currently, West Virginia boasts a 4722.33 average while shooting at different locations.
The Mountaineers also hold an overall season average of 4712.5. Their opponents own an average of 4662.
Murray State remains at No. 2, while Kentucky and TCU are tied at No. 3. Alaska-Fairbanks checks in at No. 5, followed by Air Force at the No. 6 spot.
Ohio State sits at No. 7, with Nebraska, Memphis and N.C. State rounding out the top 10.
Most recently, West Virginia (11-0, 7-0 GARC) tallied its 11th straight victory and 25th win at the WVU Rifle Range with a 4713-4674 triumph over Kentucky on Feb. 6. The Mountaineers won both disciplines, outshooting the Wildcats in smallbore, 2337-2312, and air rifle, 2376-2362.
WVU travels to Annapolis, Maryland, for its last Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) matchup of the season against No. 14 Navy on Thursday, Feb. 11. The match is set to begin at 1:30 p.m., inside the Bancroft Hall Rifle Range.
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