The University of Kentucky rifle team has qualified for the NCAA Rifle Championships for the 30th time and is seeded 4th for the 2024 championships, which will be held from March 8-9 at West Virginia University’s WVU Coliseum. The team has won the national title four times and finished third overall last year.

By the Numbers
  • Kentucky rifle team has qualified for the NCAA Rifle Championships for the 30th time
  • Seeded 4th for the 2024 championships
State of Play
  • Kentucky is currently ranked fourth nationally
  • Averaging 2341.25 in smallbore and 2380.58 in air rifle for a season aggregate average of 4721.83
  • Individual performances: Sofia Ceccarello averaging 587.917 in smallbore and 597.75 in air rifle, Emmie Sellers averaging 584.083 in smallbore and 593.75 in air rifle, Jaden Thompson averaging 581.583 in smallbore and 592.917 in air rifle
What's Next

Kentucky will be competing at the annual GARC Championships on February 25-26 in West Point, New York, before the NCAA Championships in March.

Bottom Line

The University of Kentucky rifle team has qualified for the NCAA Rifle Championships for the 30th time and is gearing up for the 2024 championships, aiming to build on their impressive season and make a strong impact at the national event.