No. 7 Kentucky fell to No. 3 Navy, 4,738-4,728, in a rifle match at Barker Hall. Navy built its lead in smallbore, while Kentucky’s Braden Peiser led the Wildcats with a 1,190 aggregate.

By the Numbers
  • Navy: 4,738 total — 2,356 smallbore and 2,382 air rifle.
  • Kentucky: 4,728 total — 2,343 smallbore and 2,385 air rifle.
  • Braden Peiser led Kentucky with a 1,190 aggregate: 592 smallbore and 598 air rifle.
Yes, But

Kentucky outscored Navy by 3 points in air rifle, but Navy’s 13-point advantage in smallbore proved decisive.

What's Next

Kentucky has a weekend off before competing at the WVU Fall Classic in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Nov. 14-15. West Virginia, Nebraska, Ole Miss and TCU are also scheduled to compete.

Bottom Line

Kentucky showed strength in air rifle, but improving smallbore execution will be key as the Wildcats return to competition.