Story by NU Athletic Communications
Nebraska junior Emma Rhode and freshman Maddy Moyer qualified for the NCAA Rifle Championships, as the NCAA field was announced Monday. Rhode qualified for the smallbore event and is listed as an alternate for air rifle, and Moyer qualified for both the air rifle and smallbore. The Husker rifle team was not one of the eight teams selected for the championships.
Rhode averaged a score 591.39 in the smallbore in 13 matches this season, with a season high of 596, which she shot twice, on Nov. 16 at Ohio State, and Jan. 25 at Army.
Moyer posted averages of 584.69 in the smallbore and 589.77 in the air rifle, combining for an aggregate average of 1,174.61. Moyer captured an impressive season, including an air rifle mark of 597, which ties the second-highest score in program history. She earned this score twice, at TCU on Nov. 2, and at Ohio State on Feb. 22 in the NCAA Qualifiers.
“It’s super exciting to have Emma and Maddy going to NCAAs and representing our programs as individuals,” Head Coach Richard Clark said. “These two have shown immense dedication and hard work throughout the season both on and off the range and have been a true representation of what it means to be a Nebraska Cornhusker. I have full confidence in both girls to continue their work over the next couple weeks and perform the way they know how to at Championships.”
Both Rhode and Moyer have had their share of top finishes in various events this season. Moyer has grabbed two top finishes, one in the aggregate and one in the air rifle, both of which happened at NCAA Qualifiers on Feb. 22. Rhode has placed in every match except for one this season, taking home nine first-place finishes and three second-place finishes in the smallbore.
Both athletes had successful shooting days at NCAA Qualifiers on Feb 22. Moyer placed first overall, shooting a personal-best aggregate score of 1,186. Her scores included a 597 in the air rifle, placing first in the event, and a 589 in the smallbore, taking second just behind teammate Emma Rhode. Rhode placed first in the smallbore with a 589, grabbing the tiebreaker over Moyer. Her 595 in the air rifle was good for third place, and together Rhode totaled an aggregate score of 1,184 to place second overall on the day.
The NCAA Championships will take place on March 14-15 in Lexington, Ky. Live results can be found here. Follow huskers.com and all social media accounts (@huskerrifle) for more updates on NCAA Championships results.
Nebraska junior Emma Rhode and freshman Maddy Moyer qualified for the NCAA Rifle Championships, as the NCAA field was announced Monday. Rhode qualified for the smallbore event and is listed as an alternate for air rifle, and Moyer qualified for both the air rifle and smallbore. The Husker rifle team was not one of the eight teams selected for the championships.
Rhode averaged a score 591.39 in the smallbore in 13 matches this season, with a season high of 596, which she shot twice, on Nov. 16 at Ohio State, and Jan. 25 at Army.
Moyer posted averages of 584.69 in the smallbore and 589.77 in the air rifle, combining for an aggregate average of 1,174.61. Moyer captured an impressive season, including an air rifle mark of 597, which ties the second-highest score in program history. She earned this score twice, at TCU on Nov. 2, and at Ohio State on Feb. 22 in the NCAA Qualifiers.
“It’s super exciting to have Emma and Maddy going to NCAAs and representing our programs as individuals,” Head Coach Richard Clark said. “These two have shown immense dedication and hard work throughout the season both on and off the range and have been a true representation of what it means to be a Nebraska Cornhusker. I have full confidence in both girls to continue their work over the next couple weeks and perform the way they know how to at Championships.”
Both Rhode and Moyer have had their share of top finishes in various events this season. Moyer has grabbed two top finishes, one in the aggregate and one in the air rifle, both of which happened at NCAA Qualifiers on Feb. 22. Rhode has placed in every match except for one this season, taking home nine first-place finishes and three second-place finishes in the smallbore.
Both athletes had successful shooting days at NCAA Qualifiers on Feb 22. Moyer placed first overall, shooting a personal-best aggregate score of 1,186. Her scores included a 597 in the air rifle, placing first in the event, and a 589 in the smallbore, taking second just behind teammate Emma Rhode. Rhode placed first in the smallbore with a 589, grabbing the tiebreaker over Moyer. Her 595 in the air rifle was good for third place, and together Rhode totaled an aggregate score of 1,184 to place second overall on the day.
The NCAA Championships will take place on March 14-15 in Lexington, Ky. Live results can be found here. Follow huskers.com and all social media accounts (@huskerrifle) for more updates on NCAA Championships results.