Ole Miss Takes Second In Hawaii Rifle Contest

Feb. 19, 2002

HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Ole Miss rifle team took second place, with two shooters finishing in the top five, after two days of shooting in Hawaii against Nevada-Reno, and San Francisco.

Ole Miss notched a score of 1493 on the first day and a 1497 on the second day of competition.

The Rebels were led in the two day event by Shanda Duval and Kristin Parker, who finished third and fourth respectively. Duval fired a 375 on the first day and a 380 on the second day, while Parker fired a 375 and a 379.

Senior Misty Ballard fired a 366 and a 371, while Megan Roberts turned in scores of 377 and 367 for the two days. Team captain Maranda Stockton competed as an individual, recording scores of 367 and 374.

The Rebels will conclude competition at the Great American Rifle Tournament. The GARC tournament will be hosted by West Virginia University.

TEAM SCORES Day 1 Day 2 Total

1. Nevada-Reno (blue) 1519 1519 3038

2. OLE MISS 1493 1497 2990

3. Nevada-Reno (silver) 1456 1485 2941

4. San Francisco (green) 1429 1422 2851

5. San Francisco (gold) 1305 1316 2621

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

Misty Ballard 366 371

Shanda Duval 375 380

Kristin Parker 375 379

Megan Roberts 377 367

Maranda Stockton* 367 374

*competed as individual

The University of Mississippi Athletics

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