Jan. 25, 2008

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The Navy rifle team pieced together its second strong performance in consecutive days, defeating the University of the Sciences, 4623-3685. The win moves Navy's record to 6-1 overall. The two teams will square off again tomorrow morning.

"It was a good day up here. Our score was very comparable to yesterday (against Alaska)," said Navy head coach Bill Kelley. "We had some strong efforts and hopefully we can keep it going tomorrow."

Navy's 4623 was just 10 points shy of its season high of 4633 set yesterday against Alaska. The Mids shot a 2290 in smallbore, then followed with a 2333 in air rifle.

In smallbore, Josh Albright (Sr./Shelton, Conn.) led the way with a 577. Chris Burleson (Fr./St. Augustine, Fla.) followed with a 574. Monica Amagna (Sr./Tulsa, Okla.) and Alison Lankes (Fr./Clarence, N.Y.) totaled a 570 and 569, respectively.

The Mids then shot their second best score of the season in air rifle, totaling a 2333. Lisa Kunzelman (Jr./Constantia, N.Y.) led the Mids with a 593. Her score tied for the fourth-best total in school history. Alex Karacsonyi (Jr./North Haven, Conn.) added a 584. Albright scored a 580 and Christina Schade (Sr./Eagle River, Alaska) rounded out Navy's scoring with a 576.

The two teams will shoot against each other again tomorrow morning at 9:00 am in Philadelphia.

# GO NAVY #