Kentucky wins 2022 NCAA rifle championship
Kentucky wins back-to-back NCAA titles
Kentucky rifle won its second NCAA crown in a row, finishing ahead of TCU again.
2022 NCAA RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM STANDINGS
- Kentucky, 4739
- TCU, 4736
- Alaska Fairbanks, 4733
- Ole Miss, 4713
- Air Force, 4712
- West Virginia, 4700
- Murray State, 4687
- Navy, 4681
Kentucky also had the top two individual finishers, with Mary Tucker leading on aggregate ahead of teammate Will Shaner.
NC rifle championship continues on Saturday
The 2022 NC rifle championship's final day of action will begin at 11 am on Saturday. After everyone participated in the smallbore three-position (60 shots) yesterday, the air rifle competitions (60 shots) will close out this year's championship.
You can watch Saturday's action live on krikya18.com.
Here are the top five in the team standings heading into the final day:
- Kentucky: 2,360 points
- Alaska Fairbanks: 2,351 points
- TCU: 2,350 points
- Air Force: 2,342 points
- Ole Miss: 2,337 points
to see the full team and individual standings along with live results.
Day 1 recap: Kentucky leads the pack
After Day 1 of the 2022 NC rifle championship, Kentucky is in the lead. The defending champs put up a total of 2,360 points.
Here's the top 5 teams after one day. .
- Kentucky: 2,360 points
- Alaska Fairbanks: 2,351 points
- TCU: 2,350 points
- Air Force: 2,342 points
- Ole Miss: 2,337 points
The 2022 NC rifle championship will continue tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET. You can watch all the action here on krikya18.com.
Individual and team competitions in air rifle (60 shots) will be held on Saturday.
Team Qualifiers (Smallbore Three-Position and Air Rifle)
Air Force
Alaska Fairbanks
Kentucky
Murray State
Navy
Ole Miss
TCU
West Virginia
Individual Qualifiers (Smallbore Three-Position)
Kaylene Castillo, Memphis
Andre Gross, Akron
Victor Kiss, Ohio State
Cecelia Ossi, Nebraska
Claudia Sigel, Army West Point
Alternates (Smallbore Three-Position)
Emily Cheramie, Nebraska
Derek Keiser, Ohio State
2022 NC men's and women's rifle selections reveal team and individual qualifiers
On Tuesday, Feb. 22 the 2022 NC rifle championship selection were revealed. These teams qualified for the championships.
Team Qualifiers (Smallbore Three-Position and Air Rifle)
Air Force
Alaska Fairbanks
Kentucky
Murray State
Navy
Ole Miss
TCU
West Virginia
To view all the individual qualifiers, click here.
This year's rifle championships will take place Mar. 11-12 at the United States Air Force Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO.
Individual and team competition in smallbore is scheduled for Friday, March 11 while air rifle competition will be on Saturday, March 12.
How to watch the 2022 NC rifle selection show
The 2022 NC rifle selection show will take place Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. ET. You can watch it right here on krikya18.com. Shortly after, we will have the full field listed right here. A maximum of 48 competitors will be selected to attend the championships.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. ET
Where: Live on krikya18.com
This year's rifle championships will take place Mar. 11-12 at the United States Air Force Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO.
Individual and team competition in smallbore is scheduled for Friday, March 11 while air rifle competition will be on Saturday, March 12.
NC Rifle Championship History
Below is the history of team titles in the NCAA rifle championships, since 1980. Kentucky won its third title in program history at the 2021 championships.
| YEAR | CHAMPION | COACH | POINTS | RUNNER-UP | POINTS | HOST OR SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kentucky | Harry Mullins | 4,731 | TCU | 4,722 | Ohio State |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2019 | TCU | Karen Monez | 4,699 | West Virginia | 4,692 | West Virginia |
| 2018 | Kentucky | Harry Mullins | 4,717 | West Virginia | 4,708 | The Citadel |
| 2017 | West Virginia | Jon Hammond | 4,723 | TCU | 4,706 | Ohio State |
| 2016 | West Virginia | Jon Hammond | 4,703 | TCU | 4,694 | Akron |
| 2015 | West Virginia | Jon Hammond | 4,702 | Alaska-Fairbanks | 4,700 | Alaska-Fairbanks |
| 2014 | West Virginia | Jon Hammond | 4,705 | Alaska-Fairbanks | 4,677 | Murray State |
| 2013 | West Virginia | Jon Hammond | 4,679 | Kentucky | 4,670 | Ohio State |
| 2012 | TCU | Karen Monez | 4,676 | Kentucky | 4,661 | Ohio State |
| 2011 | Kentucky | Harry Mullins | 4,700 | West Virginia | 4,697 | Columbus State |
| 2010 | TCU | Karen Monez | 4,675 | Alaska-Fairbanks | 4,653 | TCU |
| 2009 | West Virginia | Jon Hammond | 4,643 | Kentucky | 4,638 | TCU |
| 2008 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Dan Jordan | 4,662 | Army | 4,652 | Army |
| 2007 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Dan Jordan | 4,662 | Army | 4,644 | Alaska-Fairbanks |
| 2006 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Dan Jordan | 4,682 | Nebraska | 4,666 | Air Force |
| 2005 | Army | Ron Wigger | 4,659 | Jacksonville State | 4,658 | Nevada |
| 2004 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Glen Dubis | 6,273 | Nevada | 6,185 | Murray State |
| 2003 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Dave Johnson | 6,287 | Xavier | 6,197 | Army |
| 2002 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Dave Johnson | 6,241 | Kentucky | 6,209 | Murray State |
| 2001 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Dave Johnson | 6,283 | Kentucky | 6,175 | Ohio State |
| 2000 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Randy Pitney | 6,285 | Xavier | 6,156 | VMI |
| 1999 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Randy Pitney | 6,276 | Navy | 6,168 | Norwich |
| 1998 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,214 | Alaska-Fairbanks | 6,211 | Murray State |
| 1997 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,223 | Kentucky | 6,175 | Murray State |
| 1996 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,179 | Air Force | 6,168 | Air Force |
| 1995 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,241 | Air Force | 6,187 | Navy |
| 1994 | Alaska-Fairbanks | Randy Pitney | 6,194 | West Virginia | 6,187 | Murray State |
| 1993 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,179 | Alaska-Fairbanks | 6,169 | VMI |
| 1992 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,214 | Alaska-Fairbanks | 6,166 | Murray State |
| 1991 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,171 | Alaska-Fairbanks | 6,110 | Army |
| 1990 | West Virginia | Marsha Beasley | 6,205 | Navy | 6,101 | Navy |
| 1989 | West Virginia | Edward Etzel | 6,234 | South Florida | 6,180 | Murray State |
| 1988 | West Virginia | Greg Perrine | 6,192 | Murray State | 6,183 | VMI |
| 1987 | Murray State | Elvis Green | 6,205 | West Virginia | 6,203 | Xavier |
| 1986 | West Virginia | Edward Etzel | 6,229 | Murray State | 6,163 | Navy |
| 1985 | Murray State | Elvis Green | 6,150 | West Virginia | 6,149 | Army |
| 1984 | West Virginia | Edward Etzel | 6,206 | East Tennessee State | 6,142 | Murray State |
| 1983 | West Virginia | Edward Etzel | 6,166 | Tennessee Tech | 6,148 | Xavier |
| 1982 | Tennessee Tech | James Newkirk | 6,138 | West Virginia | 6,136 | VMI |
| 1981 | Tennessee Tech | James Newkirk | 6,139 | West Virginia | 6,136 | Army |
| 1980 | Tennessee Tech | James Newkirk | 6,201 | West Virginia | 6,150 | East Tennessee State |
From 1980 to 2004, the championship consisted of 120 shots by each competitor in smallbore, and 40 shots per competitor in air rifle. Since 2005, the championship has consisted of 60 shots for both smallbore and air rifle, equaling a total of 120 shots per team member.
