UTEP Faces TCU in High-Stakes Rifle Match This Sunday

URGENT UPDATE: This Sunday, the No. 15 UTEP rifle team is gearing up for a highly anticipated match against No. 3 TCU at the UTEP Rifle Range in El Paso, Texas. Fans are invited to witness the action for free, with doors opening at 6:45 a.m. MT. The first relay begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. MT, followed by the second relay at 12:15 p.m. MT.

The Miners enter this showdown on the heels of a remarkable performance last weekend at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where they achieved a program-record score of 2,372 in air rifle. Despite a nail-biting finish that saw them narrowly lose to No. 7 Air Force with a score of 4690-4689, the team’s collective effort in both smallbore and air rifle has sparked excitement leading into this crucial match, as reported by UTEP Miners News.

With only two matches into the season, UTEP boasts an impressive average of 2,311.5 in smallbore and 2,367 in air rifle, resulting in a total aggregate of 4,678.5. Star shooter Carlee Valenta has been pivotal to the team’s success, averaging 580.5 in smallbore and 598.5 in air rifle. Her outstanding performances have placed her among the nation’s elite, ranking 4th in air rifle and 33rd in aggregate.

As anticipation builds for this Texas-sized showdown, fans are eager to see if UTEP can capitalize on their momentum and take down a top-ranked opponent. The stakes are high, and the atmosphere promises to be electric.

Stay tuned for live updates and results from this thrilling encounter as UTEP takes aim at TCU!