Through the end of the 2019-20 academic year, we will be posting a season recap for each UTM athletic program. This edition of the “Skyhawk Season in Review” series features the rifle squad. UTM posted another solid season under head coach MJ Vowell, boasting victories over eventual Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) champion Morehead State (4,599-4,596… Continue reading Skyhawk season in review: rifle
Category: Rifle
Skyhawks receive OVC Rifle Team Sportsmanship Award for 2019-20 campaign
The Ohio Valley Conference’s (OVC) 2019-20 Team Sportsmanship Award for the sport of rifle has been awarded to UTM, the league office announced this morning. This marks the sixth time out of 15 years that the Skyhawks have earned the award in rifle. UTM owns two more OVC Team Sportsmanship Awards in rifle than any… Continue reading Skyhawks receive OVC Rifle Team Sportsmanship Award for 2019-20 campaign
Korinek selected as at-large air rifle participant in upcoming NCAA Rifle Championships
The NCAA unveiled its 2020 Rifle Championship field this afternoon and UTM senior Kaitlin Korniek earned one of four at-large qualifying spots in air rifle for the 41st installment of the national championship event. The 2020 NCAA Rifle Championships will take place on March 13-14 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. A total of 48 competitors… Continue reading Korinek selected as at-large air rifle participant in upcoming NCAA Rifle Championships
UTM rifle tallies season-high aggregate in NCAA Qualifier against Memphis
The UTM rifle squad collected a season-best aggregate score as the Skyhawks competed as a team for the last time this season at the NCAA Qualifier held at Murray State. UTM faced in-state rival Memphis at the NCAA Qualifier, accumulating 4,628 points after rounds of 2,283 in smallbore and 2,345 in air rifle. The Skyhawks… Continue reading UTM rifle tallies season-high aggregate in NCAA Qualifier against Memphis
Four Skyhawks garner all-conference accolades after final day of 2020 OVC Championships
A total of four UTM representatives combined to win five postseason honors as the 2020 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Rifle Championships came to a close today at Skyhawk Rifle Range. Day two of the league’s marquee event featured air rifle relays, as UTM compiled 2,319 points to finish fourth in that portion of the championship.… Continue reading Four Skyhawks garner all-conference accolades after final day of 2020 OVC Championships
Sprague shines as UTM sits in third place after Day One of 2020 OVC Rifle Championships
The first day of the 2020 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Rifle Championships is complete as the UTM ranks in third after the smallbore portion of the event held at the Skyhawk Rifle Range. Morehead State tops the field with 2,293 points while Murray State follows with 2,288 points. UTM compiled 2,269 points today and was… Continue reading Sprague shines as UTM sits in third place after Day One of 2020 OVC Rifle Championships
Skyhawks cap off regular season with busy weekend, set to participate in OVC Championship
As a part of a three-match weekend, UTM hosted the University of Alabama (UAB) Blazers and Jacksonville State (JSU) Gamecocks Jan. 26 at the Skyhawk Rifle Range. UTM’s first matchup of the weekend was against the Blazers, who had earned first place in four matchups prior to facing UTM. The Skyhawks edged out UAB by… Continue reading Skyhawks cap off regular season with busy weekend, set to participate in OVC Championship
UTM produces solid scores in Spring rifle opener against Murray State
Despite a setback to Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) rival Murray State, several members of the UTM rifle squad began the spring on a high note with respectable performances at the Skyhawk Rifle Range. UTM amassed 2,270 points in smallbore and 2,322 points in air rifle for an aggregate tally of 4,592 points. Murray State posted… Continue reading UTM produces solid scores in Spring rifle opener against Murray State
Rifle team will resume action this Saturday
The Skyhawk rifle squad is set to resume their 2019-20 season with the opening of their spring slate Jan. 11 against the Murray State Racers (MSU). UTM’s first matchup of the spring will be a tale of two very different squads. The Skyhawks haven’t had a very successful start to their 2019-20 campaign, going 1-6… Continue reading Rifle team will resume action this Saturday
Rifle squad posts second-highest aggregate against 2019 OVC champ
The UTM rifle squad faced off against defending OVC champs Murray State (MSU), who took home first place in small-bore and air rifle in the 2019 OVC championship and defeated Nebraska in the NCAA qualifier, and posted a solid aggregate score of 4,609 in a 4,609-4,646 loss. The Skyhawks’ aggregate score against the defending champs… Continue reading Rifle squad posts second-highest aggregate against 2019 OVC champ