Jan. 27, 2007

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The Navy rifle team recorded its third straight score over 4630, recording a 4633 against the University of the Sciences on Saturday afternoon. USP's team score was not available at the time of press.

"I was really pleased with the smallbore. It was a season high this year," said Navy head coach Bill Kelley. "We didn't pull it together in air rifle the way we wanted. It was still a good effort, but it could have been better."

The Mids recorded a season-high 2303 in smallbore, highlighted by Alex Karacsonyi's 579. Josh Albright added a 576, Chris Schneider scored a 575 and Sarah Bergman tallied a 575.

Navy then shot a 2330 in air rifle, led by Lisa Kunzelman's second straight score over 590, with a 592. Albright and Bergman each shot 583 and Karacsonyi scored a 572.

"Obviously, Kunzelman's score in air rifle was another good score, and a great way to follow up her day yesterday," said Kelley. "Karacsonyi shot well in smallbore and it was good to see him perform well."

Kelley is now hoping the team can pull it all together during the stretch run.

"We are starting to get a little consistency and have made progress in the last few weeks," said Kelley. "Assuming we can continue to perform well, we should be in good shape for NCAAs. The next two weeks of training are key for us, and we are excited to be in the position we are in."

Navy will take next weekend off from competition and will be in action on Feb. 10 against John Jay in the NCAA Qualifier.

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