Rifle Returns to Action with Tri-Match Win

Saturday, January 11

Murray, Ky.

TBA

Murray State

4632

4525

Columbus State

Michael Burzynski placed in the top-10 in both the smallbore and air rifle

1/12/2014 2:55:00 PM | Rifle

Results

After over a month since their last match, Murray State rifle earned wins over Columbus State and N.C. State in their third tri-match of the season. The Racers scored 4632 points to pick up the victory. The Wolfpack scored 4612 and the Cougars 4525.

Katarina Bisercic took home the individual win in the air rifle, firing a score of 593. She also finished fifth overall in the smallbore, with a 572. Following the match, Bisercic said "I'm glad I was able to finish strong after a rough start. I know what I need to work on and am looking forward to our next match."

"Katy had a good all-around day. She battled through some things and it shows why she is a special shooter," said Head Coach Alan Lollar.

The Racers took home spots two through seven in the smallbore. Kelsey Emme and Bill Harvey tied for the leading score for MSU in the discipline, each shooting a 574. Ryan Limpus tied a season-best shooting a 573 while Tessa Howald (572) and Michael Burzynski (571) rounded out the group.

Emme, Howald and Burzynski also finished in the top-10 in the air rifle competition. Emme (585) placed third, Howald (582) fifth and Burzynski (580) eighth.

"It was a fight, but even though I had some shots I was not happy with, I was pleased with the overall two-gun day," said Burzynski.
Coach Lollar was also pleased with Burzynski's day, saying "Mikey had a solid day when we needed it. His hard work is paying off."

Hannah Harris, who shot a personal-best 562 smallbore and a 558 air rifle, took many positives away from this match. "We had our ups-and-downs, but I think it was a solid start," said Harris. "I was pleased with my smallbore and am working to improve both guns."

Coach Lollar has also seen an improvement in his sophomore, "Hannah had a sweet day with a smallbore personal best by about 13 points. It's good to see her hard work is paying off."

Murray State will be back in action next weekend, Jan. 18-19 when they travel to West Point, NY to square off against the United States army and in-state rival Kentucky.