Official NCAA Results
Official Results (PDF)
 
OXFORD, Miss. – The Alaska Nanooks rifle team fell in a close battle with Ole Miss on Tuesday, Nov. 17. After taking an eight-point lead in smallbore, 2331-2323, the Rebels closed the gap, outshooting the Nanooks 2374-2366 in air rifle. The final score was 4697-4697 with Ole Miss grabbing the win on inner-10's (309-284).
 
In smallbore, Kellen McAferty led the way for the Nanooks with a 587, placing third in the individual smallbore standings. Just behind him was Liam Eberhart with a 583. Jessica Boyce added a 582 while Daniel Enger and Marina Gonzalez Mago shot a 579 and 573 respectively. 
 
In air rifle, Boyce led the way for Alaska, finishing third overall in the air rifle standings with a 594. McAferty followed closely behind with a 592. Enger, Kissell and Eberhart wrapped up the air rifle squad with a 591, 589 and 587. 
 
The Nanooks had four shooters finish in the top-10 as McAferty finished third overall with an aggregate score of 1179. Boyce finished fourth with an aggregate of 1176. Eberhart and Enger were the final two 'Nooks in the top-10, finishing seventh and eighth with aggregates of 1170. 
 
Alaska is back in action on Thursday, Nov. 19 when they face Georgia Southern at Ole Miss. The first relay of smallbore and air rifle will begin at 5:00 a.m. AKT/8:00 a.m. CT.
 
Coaches Quotes
"Today was another great team performance. The teams consistency has been incredibly impressive. To shoot three matches within a point of one another is a testament to their consistency. We enjoyed being in another nail biter with one of the best teams in the NCAA. Ole Miss recently shot the all-time scoring record, so holding pace with them is quite a feat, our team should be quite proud. 
 
To have the tiebreaker ultimately go to Ole Miss was in some ways a heartbreaker but that's how it goes some days. We are feeling positive about the performance. The team is proving to be a formidable road opponent, which is great considering we travel farther than any team in the NCAA. 
 
Next up is Georgia Southern. It will be key to approach that match with fresh eyes. The team will have to conjure up a lot of excitement mixed with discipline to post a good performance at the end of a long road trip."
 
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