Ashford, Tegeler Lead Skyhawks In Season Opener

Sunday, October 5

Murray, Ky.

9 a.m.

UT Martin

4616

4706

Murray State

Ashford, Tegeler Lead Skyhawks In Season Opener

10/5/2025 6:21:00 PM | Rifle

Match Results (PDF)

MURRAY, Ky. – The 19^th-ranked University of Tennessee at Martin fired a 2286 smallbore and a 2330 to finish at 4616 in Sunday's season opener at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range in Murray. The Skyhawks finished third in the tri-match as No. 1 West Virginia shot a 4744 and No. 8 Murray State shot a 4706.

Sophomores Sophia Ashford and Liam Tegeler led UT Martin in the match, with Ashford firing personal bests in all three categories and Tegeler eclipsing his career marks in both smallbore and aggregate scoring. Ashford shot a 576 smallbore and a 587 air rifle for an 1161 aggregate, while Tegeler used a 584 smallbore and a 577 air rifle to shoot an 1161 aggregate, as well.

Freshman Olivia Harvey had a big first collegiate match, shooting a 571 in smallbore and a 579 in air rifle for an 1150 aggregate. Aubrey Chenoweth was also solid for the Skyhawks Sunday using a 560 smallbore and a 582 air rifle for an 1142 aggregate, as was Joey Kovach at 570 in smallbore and 582 in air rifle for an aggregate of 1152. Rachel Haines rounded out the day for UT Martin as she used a 561 smallbore and a 577 air rifle for an 1138 aggregate.

The Skyhawks return to action Oct. 18-19 when they host Murray State in a two-day match at the Skyhawk Rifle Range in Martin.