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Schläpfer’s Career Best Leads Racers Past UTM
10/1/2017 6:32:00 PM | Rifle
Junior Barbara Schläpfer shot a career-best in 593 in smallbore for a total of 1180 to lead the third-ranked Murray State rifle team past UT Martin, 4701-4600.
"Everyone gave good effort and competed like champions including Barbara who had a big day," said head coach Alan Lollar. "She has been working hard and it's good to see her have success."
Robert Broadstreet followed Schläpfer with an 1178 after shooting a 585 in smallbore and an 593 in air rifle, while MacKenzie Martin shot an 1176 on the day. Ivan Roe shot a 575 and 591 for an 1166 total, in addition to Ben Estes firing an 1163 and Alathea Sellars shooting an 1169.
"Bobby had a solid day and I think he's ready for a nice senior season, while Meike performed well with a big day in air. Kenzie was consistent as always. We count on consistency and she is a big part of that expectation." "Alathea stepped up with a good aggregate, her consistency in both guns is moving to a higher level. Ivan struggled a little in sling today, but responded well and finished in good fashion and I'm proud of his effort."
Sophomore Meike Drewell had a career best 594 in air rifle and finished with an 1173 total, while Shelby Huber tied his personal record of 586 in air rifle for a total of 1157. Dana Buesseler also had a career day in air rifle with 586 for an 1153 aggregate, while Eric Sloan rounded out the day at 1135 for the Racers.
"Shelby and Dana had nice air rifle matches along with Ben. Eric had some nice strings and is getting more consistent."
Murray State returns to action next Friday in Oxford, Mississippi for the annual Ole Miss Open, before returning home Sunday to host Army West Point.
