Collegiate Rifle: WVU Stays At No. 1, TCU Jumps To No. 2

by
posted on October 15, 2019
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
collegiaterifleweek2_1.jpg

The West Virginia University (WVU) rifle team is still on top, holding on to its No. 1 ranking in the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) poll for the second consecutive week.

WVU opened its 2019-20 season with a 4719-4642 win at Nebraska on Saturday, October 12. WVU bested Nebraska in both smallbore (2343-2291) and air rifle (2376-2351). The WVU rifle team was anchored by senior Milica Babic, who took top individual honors in both disciplines with an aggregate score of 1188 (smallbore 590, air rifle 598).

Grace Taschuk
TCU freshman Grace Taschuk fired a career-high score of 579 in smallbore rifle. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Ellman/TCU Athletics.)


Texas Christian University (TCU) jumped two spots to No. 2 after a big win over Alaska-Fairbanks on the road Sunday, October 13—bringing their record to 3-0. The 2019 NCAA championship winner had five different shooters boast career-high scores, taking the match 4703-4663. Thanks to the strong individual performances, TCU won both smallbore (2326-2314) and air rifle (2377-2349). The top shooter was TCU freshman Stephanie Grundsøe, who finished the match with an aggregate score of 1179 (smallbore 584, air rifle 595).

As if it was already known, No. 1 WVU will open its home season against No. 2 TCU in a head to head match-up on Saturday, October 26 in Morgantown.

Rounding out the top five this week are Air Force, who comes in at No. 3, Kentucky jumping one spot to No. 4 and Ole Miss staying put at No. 5.

See below for all the schools included in this week’s CRCA top 10. The weekly rankings are based on the team’s last score shot.

  1. WVU
  2. TCU
  3. Air Force
  4. Kentucky
  5. Ole Miss
  6. Army
  7. Navy
  8. Alaska-Fairbanks
  9. Memphis
  10. Ohio State


Lead photo courtesy of WVU Athletic Communications.


More collegiate rifle coverage:

Latest

Mein 2026Worldenglish 1
Mein 2026Worldenglish 1

Mein Reaches Super Final as Team Federal Cleans Up in San Antonio

Derrick Mein finished third in the Main Event and Gregg Wolf won American Field HOA at the 2026 World English Sporting Clays Championship.

Vincent Hancock Receives NRA Golden Bullseye Competitor Award in Houston

Four-time Olympic skeet gold medalist Vincent Hancock accepts 2026 NRA Media Golden Bullseye Competitor award at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.

Results: 2026 Tennessee State BB Gun Championship

Lily Cope scored 474.9 of 536 to win the Tennessee State BB Gun Championship Match over 37 competitors in Cookeville.

Ohio State Captures 2026 Intercollegiate Pistol Crown as NRA Returns to the Range

Ohio State steamrolled the field at the 2026 Intercollegiate Pistol Championship in Missouri marking the NRA’s return to college pistol after seven years.

New: Steiner eDiscovery 10x42 mm Binoculars with Integrated 4K Camera

Steiner’s eDiscovery 10x42 mm pairs premium analog binoculars with an integrated 4K camera, robust internal storage and live streaming capability.

Oliver Wins World English Sporting Clays Championship in Super Final Comeback

Team Remington’s Braxton Oliver rallies from second place in the Super Final to win 2026 World English Sporting Clays Championship Main Event HOA title.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Sports USA delivered to your inbox.