Murray State University Athletics
Rifle Punches NCAA Ticket For A Fourth-Straight Time
2/21/2018 4:25:00 PM | Rifle
For the fourth time in as many seasons, the Murray State rifle team will compete for a national championship. The Racers found out Wednesday that they will be one of eight team competing at the 2018 NCAA Rifle Championships March 9-10 at the MacAlister Field House on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. MSU will enter the event seeking its third NCAA national title and first since 1987.
Wednesday's selection will mark the 32nd appearance by the Racers in the championship and they are currently tied with Alaska-Fairbanks for the second-most all-time. West Virginia leads the way with 35 all-time selections, to go along with a NCAA record 19 titles.
"I am very proud of and happy for this team," said head coach Alan Lollar. "Everyone has worked hard all year to get the chance to play on the last day. I can't say enough about this special group of young people that have come together for a journey that has one more step. We are looking forward to the getting a chance to perform our best as a team, on the line with the best in the nation. It doesn't get any better than this."
Joining Murray State in the field of eight teams this season will be the five-time defending national champions West Virginia, Alaska-Fairbanks and TCU. MSU's in-commonwealth rival Kentucky was also one of eight teams selected to the championship with Air Force, Nebraska and Ohio State rounding out the field.
This will be the fourth consecutive NCAA championship appearance for seniors Robert student-athletes. Roe currently holds every individual Murray State program record, while Broadstreet and Estes have been a part of multiple team records.
Wednesday's selection will mark the 32nd appearance by the Racers in the championship and they are currently tied with Alaska-Fairbanks for the second-most all-time. West Virginia leads the way with 35 all-time selections, to go along with a NCAA record 19 titles.
"I am very proud of and happy for this team," said head coach Alan Lollar. "Everyone has worked hard all year to get the chance to play on the last day. I can't say enough about this special group of young people that have come together for a journey that has one more step. We are looking forward to the getting a chance to perform our best as a team, on the line with the best in the nation. It doesn't get any better than this."
Joining Murray State in the field of eight teams this season will be the five-time defending national champions West Virginia, Alaska-Fairbanks and TCU. MSU's in-commonwealth rival Kentucky was also one of eight teams selected to the championship with Air Force, Nebraska and Ohio State rounding out the field.
This will be the fourth consecutive NCAA championship appearance for seniors Robert student-athletes. Roe currently holds every individual Murray State program record, while Broadstreet and Estes have been a part of multiple team records.
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