Collegiate Rifle: WVU, TCU Tied at No. 1, Army Jumps to No. 5

by
posted on October 30, 2019
13_tcu_wins_2019-ncaa-rifle_range.jpg (2)

The latest College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) rankings have West Virginia University (WVU) and Texas Christian University (TCU) tied for the top spot. This is despite the fact WVU won the highly anticipated showdown between the two top rifle schools in the country over the weekend. 

When they faced each other in Morgantown, WV, on Saturday, October 25, WVU and TCU were tied in the aggregate score. Home team WVU secured the win by a slim margin in the X-count—28 points. The match came down to the final air rifle relay, with WVU freshman shooter Akihito Shimizu posting a 9.5 on his last shot to tie the match at 4708. Although the aggregate score was tied, WVU won air rifle (2382-2374), while TCU took top honors for smallbore (2334-2326). 

WVU’s next match will be on the road against No. 8 Ole Miss on Saturday, November 2. For its next match on the same day, the reigning NCAA rifle champion TCU will face UTEP at home.

The biggest news this week may be from Army West Point, who jumped from No. 8 to No. 5 after defeating Memphis on the road (4672-4646). Army had the top three individual aggregate scores at the match, earned by sophomore Lauren McMahan (1171), and two juniors: Kaitlyn Kutz (1170) and Clayton Hanson (1168). Next up for Army is the All-Academy President’s Trophy match on Saturday, November 2.

Below are all the schools in this week’s CRCA top 10. The rankings are based on each team’s highest score shot at its most recent match.

  • No. 1  WVU (T)
  • No. 1  TCU (T)
  • No. 3  Kentucky
  • No. 4  Air Force
  • No. 5  Army
  • No. 6  Akron
  • No. 7  Navy
  • No. 8  Ole Miss
  • No. 9  Alaska-Fairbanks
  • No. 10  Morehead State

More collegiate rifle coverage:

Latest

2014 Nra World Shooting Champ 1
2014 Nra World Shooting Champ 1

Classic SSUSA: The Inaugural NRA World Shooting Championship

Begin with 159 world champions, run them through 11 shooting stages, all with standard guns provided by the match sponsors, and you end up with a new trophy and $50,000 awarded to the inaugural NRA World Shooting Champion.

Legends: Sue Ann Sandusky 1952-2024

The shooting sports community mourns the loss of Sue Ann Sandusky, a three-time NRA All-American, Army veteran and Distinguished service rifle shooter, who sadly passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Gunwerks Spike Feet Set Designed To Improve Grip And Add Stability In Uneven Terrain

This new set of spike feet for the Gunwerks Elevate 2.0 bipod promises to maintain a solid grip in tough terrain.

XS Sights Expands DXT2 Pro Series, R3D 2.0 Lineup For SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory And FN Pistols

XS Sights adds models to the DXT2 Pro Series and R3D 2.0 lineups that will fit SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory and FN pistols.

Modern Technology Implemented To Surmount Logistical Hurdles: 1958 National Matches

The more than 4,000 shooters at the 1958 NRA National Matches were greeted by advanced technology used to speed up administrative tasks during the most populous period in National Match history.

Looking Back At The 2009 NRA National High Power Championship

With a single X-shot determining the winner of a 300-yard shoot-off and a surprise at the awards ceremony, the 2009 NRA High Power Rifle matches held everyone’s attention right to the end.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.