AKRON, Ohio – Marleigh Duncan (Wake Forest, N.C.) and Parker Haydin (Joshua, Texas) concluded competition in the 2023 NCAA Rifle Championship at the 2023 NCAA Rifle Championship at James A. Rhodes Arena on the campus of the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Duncan finished the competition with an aggregate score of 1,176, while Haydin was two points back with a combined tally of 1,174.
 
"Marleigh and Parker both had great performances today," head coach Mike Anti said. "It was not an easy day, but they stuck in there and fought for every point. I think it is hard to compete at the Championships without the rest of their teammates, but they did great and I am very proud of them.
 
"It was also exciting that my son's team, Alaska Fairbanks, won the NCAA Championships."
 
In the team portion of the NCAA Championship, Alaska Fairbanks finished atop the leaderboard with a collective team tally of 4,729 overall. Navy head coach Mike Anti was asked to present the championship trophy to his son, Will Anti, the head coach of the Nanooks, in a special moment for the father and son.

TCU was second with a score of 4,717, while Kentucky and Ole Miss were four shots back with a 4,713. West Virginia (4,708), Nebraska (4,706), Air Force (4,697), and Murray State (4,688) rounded out the team scores.
 
SMALLBORE
Haydin finished the smallbore competition tied for 18th among the 44 shooters in the competition, while Duncan tied for 25th in the event.
 
Competing in his first NCAA Championship, Haydin posted scores of 98 and 97 kneeling; 97 and 99 in prone; and 97 and 96 standing for a total of 584. Duncan was consistent in her second NCAA appearance. The sophomore posted marks of 98 and 98 kneeling; 96 and 97 in prone; and 98 and 95 standing for a total smallbore performance of 582.
 
AIR RIFLE
Duncan led the duo in air rifle. The sophomore finished with a score of 594 to finish in 14th among the 46 shooters on the day. Haydin posted a tally of 590 to tie for 30th overall in the event.
 
In the six 10-shot strings, Duncan posted a pair of perfect 100-point performance with an additional three scores of 99 to finish the day with a total score of 594. Haydin also posted a consistent performance, notching three strings of 99, while adding two additional scores of 98 to card a total tally of 590.