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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Sunday, October 11
Murray, Ky.
9 AM
Ole Miss
4730
vs
4553
UT Martin
Photo by: Joshua McCoy / Ole Miss Athletic
Rifle Shatters Records in Victory Over UT Martin
10/11/2020 | Rifle
Rebels Down Four Records in First Match of the Season
MURRAY, Ky. – The Ole Miss rifle team opened the 2020-21 season in record-setting fashion, taking down the NCAA record for team smallbore and firing a program-best aggregate score in a 4730-4553 victory over UT Martin on Sunday.
"The team has been working really hard, and we've been seeing some great things in practice, but of course, performing in a match can be quite different," said Ole Miss head coach Marsha Beasley. "I am excited at how well things came together for us today."
The Rebels wasted no time in their return to competition, setting the NCAA record with a team smallbore score of 2361, besting the previous record held by WVU (2356 on Nov. 12, 2017). It also shattered the program record of 2325 set in 2005.
Ole Miss' record-breaking day continued, as the team went on to fire the top aggregate score in program history with a mark of 4730, surpassing the previous record of 4687 set in 2018. The 4730 also ranks as the top score in the nation this season.
Leading the way for the Rebels was freshman Lea Horvath, who dazzled in her collegiate debut. The Komarom, Hungary, native fired an Ole Miss school record aggregate score of 1189, passing the mark set by Abby Buesseler last season. Kristen Derting also eclipsed the old record, turning in a career-high 1185. Sophomore Claire O'Neel also posted a career-best mark of 1182 in the victory.
Overall, the top eight smallbore performers in the match were all Rebels. Derting's performance highlighted the opening smallbore relay. The sophomore used a perfect 200 prone and shot a 594, passing Rebel alumni and 2020 Olympian Alison Weisz's mark of 589 set back on Jan. 25, 2016. Derting's score is also tied for the ninth-best in NCAA history. Finishing just one point behind her was Horvath, with a score of 593. O'Neel fired a 588, surpassing her previous career-high of 582, while Abby Buesseler rounded out the scoring for the counters with a strong 586.
Not factoring into the team score was Erin Walsh, who posted a career-best 585 in the match. Walsh served as the fifth counter for the Rebels. Shooting in her first collegiate match, Martina Gratz fired a 580 in the second smallbore relay of the day.
In air rifle, Ole Miss turned in the second-highest score in program history with a 2369. Additionally, the top four individual performers in the discipline were Rebels. Horvath paced the field with a mark of 596, including two perfect stings of 100. O'Neel followed with a 594 and tied her career-best from a season ago. Derting fired a 591 to cap off her impressive day. Once again, Buesseler rounded out the counters. The Stacy, Minnesota, native posted a 588 and finished with an aggregate score of 1174.
UT Martin finished with a team aggregate score of 4553 (2255 in smallbore and 2298 in air rifle) and dropped to 0-3 on the season. The Skyhawks were paced by Jennifer Plocinik, with a score of 1152.
The Rebels are set to travel to Memphis next weekend to open GARC action against the Tigers. The match is set for Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. CT.
For more information on Ole Miss Rifle, follow the Rebels on Facebook (OleMissRifle), Twitter (@OleMissRifle), Instagram (@OleMissRifle) and at OleMissSports.com.
"The team has been working really hard, and we've been seeing some great things in practice, but of course, performing in a match can be quite different," said Ole Miss head coach Marsha Beasley. "I am excited at how well things came together for us today."
The Rebels wasted no time in their return to competition, setting the NCAA record with a team smallbore score of 2361, besting the previous record held by WVU (2356 on Nov. 12, 2017). It also shattered the program record of 2325 set in 2005.
Ole Miss' record-breaking day continued, as the team went on to fire the top aggregate score in program history with a mark of 4730, surpassing the previous record of 4687 set in 2018. The 4730 also ranks as the top score in the nation this season.
Leading the way for the Rebels was freshman Lea Horvath, who dazzled in her collegiate debut. The Komarom, Hungary, native fired an Ole Miss school record aggregate score of 1189, passing the mark set by Abby Buesseler last season. Kristen Derting also eclipsed the old record, turning in a career-high 1185. Sophomore Claire O'Neel also posted a career-best mark of 1182 in the victory.
Overall, the top eight smallbore performers in the match were all Rebels. Derting's performance highlighted the opening smallbore relay. The sophomore used a perfect 200 prone and shot a 594, passing Rebel alumni and 2020 Olympian Alison Weisz's mark of 589 set back on Jan. 25, 2016. Derting's score is also tied for the ninth-best in NCAA history. Finishing just one point behind her was Horvath, with a score of 593. O'Neel fired a 588, surpassing her previous career-high of 582, while Abby Buesseler rounded out the scoring for the counters with a strong 586.
Not factoring into the team score was Erin Walsh, who posted a career-best 585 in the match. Walsh served as the fifth counter for the Rebels. Shooting in her first collegiate match, Martina Gratz fired a 580 in the second smallbore relay of the day.
In air rifle, Ole Miss turned in the second-highest score in program history with a 2369. Additionally, the top four individual performers in the discipline were Rebels. Horvath paced the field with a mark of 596, including two perfect stings of 100. O'Neel followed with a 594 and tied her career-best from a season ago. Derting fired a 591 to cap off her impressive day. Once again, Buesseler rounded out the counters. The Stacy, Minnesota, native posted a 588 and finished with an aggregate score of 1174.
UT Martin finished with a team aggregate score of 4553 (2255 in smallbore and 2298 in air rifle) and dropped to 0-3 on the season. The Skyhawks were paced by Jennifer Plocinik, with a score of 1152.
The Rebels are set to travel to Memphis next weekend to open GARC action against the Tigers. The match is set for Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. CT.
For more information on Ole Miss Rifle, follow the Rebels on Facebook (OleMissRifle), Twitter (@OleMissRifle), Instagram (@OleMissRifle) and at OleMissSports.com.
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