2009-10 West Virginia University Rifle Guide by Joe Swan

2009-10 mountaineer rifle Date Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 23 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Jan. 17 Jan. 21 Jan. 30

Opponent Time vs. Air Force (Lincoln, Neb.) All Day at Nebraska* All Day at Ohio State All Day at Akron All Day Alumni Match 1:00 p.m. ARMY* All Day KENTUCKY* All Day NC STATE* All Day ALASKA-FAIRBANKS All Day vs. Ole Miss* (Cookeville, Tenn.) All Day

Date Jan. 31 Feb. 13 Feb. 20-21 March 12-13

Opponent vs. Memphis (Murray, Ky.) NCAA Qualifiers vs. Nebraska GARC Championship (Oxford, Miss.) NCAA Championship (Fort Worth, Texas)

* denotes GARC match All times Eastern and subject to change

Time All Day All Day All Day All Day

TABLE OF CONTENTS/CREDITS 2......................................................Quick Facts/Schedule

3 Mountaineer Rifle

45 Record Book 46...........................................................Individual Honors 48................................................................ All-Americans

4...................................................2009 NCAA Champions

50..............................................................GARC Records

6............................................... Strength and Conditioning

51................................................................NCAA Results

8......................................................... Community Service

52.................................................................NCAA History

10.......................................................... WVU Rifle Range 12............................................... Student-Athlete Services

17 Coaching Staff 18....................................................Coach Jon Hammond 19.........................................One-on-One With Hammond 20.................................... Graduate Assistant Lafe Kunkel 21..................................................................Support Staff

23 2009-10 Preview

54....................................................Year-by-Year Results/ .................................................................. Series Records 55............................................................. All-Time Scores

61 West Virginia University 62.................................................West Virginia University 66........................................President James P. Clements 67.................................. Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong 68 ............................................... Mountaineer Excellence 70................................................ Athletics Year In Review 71..........................................................Media Information

24............................................................. Season Outlook

27 Mountaineer Profiles 29..................................................................Photo Roster 30...............................................................Bryant Wallizer 31......................................................... Niccolo Campriani 32.................................................................Brandi Eskew 33.................................................................Andy Lamson 34.............................................................. Tommy Santelli 35..................................................................... Kyle Smith 36............................................................. Ashley Zultanky 37............................................................Michael Kulbacki 38................................................................... Justin Pentz

39 2008-09 Review 40............................................................... Season Recap 43........................................................ Individual Statistics 44............................................................. Season Results

Credits Managing Editor: Joe Swan Editor: Tim Goodenow Writer: Shannon McNamara Page Layout: Tim Goodenow Layout Design: Grant Dovey, Tim Goodenow Cover Design: Blaine Turner Advertising, Tim Goodenow Contributors: Lisa Ammons, Phil Caskey, Tiffany Doolittle, Grant Dovey, Ira Green, Michael Fragale, Cheryl Maust, Bryan Messerly, Mike Montoro, Amy Prunty, Steve Stone, Kelly Tuckwiller. Photographers: All-Pro Photography by Dale Sparks, Bob Beverly, John Bright, Tad Davis, M.G. Ellis, Pete Emerson, Dan Friend, Jeff Geissler, David Green, Mike Hardy, Julia Lucas, Jim Montgomery, Dan Nagy, Brian Persinger, Chuck Scheer, Steve Smith, Allison Toffle, Martin Valent, WVU Athletic Archives, WVU Photographic Services, David Zicherman. Printer: Champion Industries/Chapman Printing

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28.......................................................................... Rosters

ÂŠ 2009 West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics The indicia depicted are registered trademarks of West Virginia University. West Virginia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

QUICK FACTS AND SCHEDULE

University Information Location: ............................................................ Morgantown, W.Va. Nickname: .................................................................. Mountaineers Founded: .................................................................................. 1867 Enrollment: ............................................................................ 28,839 Colors: ............................ Old Gold (PMS 124) and Blue (PMS 295) Conference:.................................. Great American Rifle Conference President: .....................................................Dr. James P. Clements Director of Athletics: ..................................................... Ed Pastilong NCAA Faculty Representative:............................... John W. Fisher II

Rifle Information Head Coach:......................... Jon Hammond (Leeds University, ‘02) Career at WVU:................................................ 25-8 (three seasons) Graduate Assistant:.................................. Lafe Kunkel (first season) Phone:.......................................................................(304) 293-9876 Fax:...........................................................................(304) 293-2825 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:...................................................... 8/1

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Home Facility:............................................ Mountaineer Rifle Range

Sports Information Assistant Athletic Director/Communications:............Michael Fragale Director of New Media:..................................................John Antonik Sports Information Director: .................................... Bryan Messerly Sports Publications Director: ............................................ Joe Swan Associate Sports Information Director: .......................... Phil Caskey Assistant Sports Publications Director: .................... Tim Goodenow Rifle SID: ......................................................... Shannon McNamara McNamara’s Email Address:....Shannon.McNamara@mail.wvu.edu Phone Number: ........................................................(304) 293-2821 Fax Number: . ...........................................................(304) 293-4105 Mailing Address: ...............................Sports Communications Office

West Virginia University

P.O. Box 0877

Morgantown, WV 26507-0877

Athletic Web site: . ............................................MSNsportsNET.com

2009-10 Schedule Date Opponent Time Oct. 10................vs. Air Force %............................................ All Day Oct. 11................at Nebraska*................................................ All Day Oct. 17................at Ohio State .............................................. All Day Oct. 18................at Akron....................................................... All Day Oct. 23................Alumni Match........................................... 1:00 p.m. Nov. 14...............ARMY*......................................................... All Day Nov. 21...............KENTUCKY*............................................... All Day Jan. 17................NC STATE*.................................................. All Day Jan. 21................ALASKA-FAIRBANKS................................. All Day Jan. 30................vs. Ole Miss*$............................................. All Day Jan. 31................vs. Memphis*!.............................................. All Day Feb. 13...............NCAA Qualifiers vs. Nebraska.................... All Day Feb. 20-21..........GARC Championship ^............................... All Day March 12-13.......NCAA Championship #................................ All Day * - GARC match % - in Lincoln, Neb. $ - in Cookeville, Tenn. ! – Winthrow Invitational in Murray, Ky. ^ - in Oxford, Miss. # - in Fort Worth, Texas Home matches are in ALL CAPS All times Eastern and subject to change

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2009 NCAA CHAMPIONS

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14-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

2009 NCAA CHAMPIONS

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A greater comeback could not have been orchestrated on a bigger stage. The 2008-09 West Virginia University rifle team had already staked its claim as one of the best squads in recent team history prior to arriving in Fort Worth, Texas, for the 2009 NCAA Championship. The Mountaineers had finished the regular season at 11-1, earned their first No. 1 ranking in over a decade, achieved the nation’s top score by shooting 4677 and placed second at the Great American Rifle Conference Championship, their best finish in league history. It was with little surprise, then, that the Mountaineers entered the national championship as a heavy favorite. Though 10-time champion Alaska-Fairbanks was back to defend its three-straight titles, WVU was coming off a January win over the Nanooks, its first victory over UAF since 1991, and confidence was at an alltime high. When the Mountaineers walked into the TCU Rifle Range on March 13, it appeared that Kentucky, the only squad to defeat WVU all season, was the lone hurdle standing between the team and a nation-best 14th title. If only. Instead, at the completion of the championship’s first day, WVU looked cooked, done in by a cruel smallbore competition in which none of the Mountaineers shot more than 574. The team ended the round with a score of 2290, significantly lower than its season average of 2307.58. “We were pretty upset after the first day,” coach Jon Hammond said. “The team was down, but we knew we had to remain calm about the situation. We got together for a chat that evening, and decided that we had to relax and go out the next day and do our best.” The team’s level-headedness worked to its benefit. Instead of panicking, the Mountaineers relied on their strong and steady air rifle line-up, which not only repented for the team’s smallbore lapses, but fueled WVU towards that elusive 14th NCAA title. The air rifle squad also won the discipline championship with a score of 2353, an improvement on its season average of 2345.42. Redshirt junior Bryant Wallizer paced the comeback with a tournament best counting score of 591. The Little Orleans, Md., native shot 100 in the finals to finish second overall with a score of 691. All three of Wallizer’s teammates joined him in the final, with sophomores Andy Lamson and Tommy Santelli finishing third (589/689.7) and fifth (586/687.5), respectively. Additionally, after sitting out the smallbore competition, freshman Michael Kulbacki proved cool in his first championship, as he finished sixth with a counting score of 587 and a final score of 686.9. “For me, the turnaround was one of the top three or four experiences of my whole shooting career,” Hammond said. “Really, it was right up there with winning the junior championship and competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “I think even if we were to win the championship for the next 10 years, this one will always stick out for me based on the way it happened.” The Mountaineers did not make it easy for themselves, but when the dust settled at the 2009 NCAA Rifle Championship, WVU stood high above the competition, perched proudly on the podium with its trophies. Though 11 years had passed between national wins, the Mountaineers again proved that they rightfully deserve to be ranked among the sports elite.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

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Physically and Mentally Tough

Strength And Conditioning Mission Statement

To provide athletes with the knowledge, character, extrinsic

motivation, discipline and training to reach their potential both personally and athletically.

Student-athletes are offered the opportunity to train in some of

the nation’s best facilities and with one of the nation’s best staffs.

Physical development and dominance have been and continue to

be traits that are equated with WVU.

The athlete’s self confidence and unwavering dedication have

driven him/her into the nation’s spotlight. This is made possible through the give-and-take relationships between the athletes and staff.

The WVU strength and conditioning staff is committed to enabling

athletes to achieve their dreams.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Athletic excellence and strength and conditioning go hand-in-hand at West

Virginia University. WVU’s strength and conditioning staff ensures all studentathletes are on year-long programs designed to improve the fitness capabilities needed in their sports.

To keep athletes in peak physical condition, West Virginia offers a variety

of training areas and an array of strength programs designed to increase performance. All student-athletes will have their own program individually calculated and updated throughout the year to ensure that every athlete raises their athletic ability and skill level.

Equipped with excellent amenities and staffed by some of the finest strength

coaches in the nation, athletes who come to West Virginia know that they are in good hands when it comes to their athletic capacity. Rifle’s Primary Training Concentrations

Strength and conditioning for the sport of rifle is similar to other varsity sports,

in that stresses are put on both the musculoskeletal system and the central nervous system with regards to proprioception and the cardio vascular system.

The sport of rifle requires a great deal of muscular endurance and a high level

of kinesthetic sense of awareness to fuel stabilization and balance. An efficient heart rate is also important for the student-athletes; the more efficient an athlete’s heart can pump blood, the longer he/she will have between heart beats to square their rifle on target. Targeted Exercises • Core training to strengthen the torso • Balance and functional training to improve kinesthetic awareness • Cardiovascular training to improve the blood pumping abilities of the heart, which in turn lower the resting heart rate

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• Basic weight training exercises

community service

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Active in the community

“Our student-athletes take great pride in community service activities both locally and throughout the state. Taking the time to visit a local hospital or nursing home can serve as a healthy distraction from what’s going on medically. This state is full of wonderful people and our coaches and student-athletes are always willing to lend a hand.” - Ed Pastilong, Director of Athletics

community service

Winning and working hard are important to the West Virginia University na-

tional championship rifle team. But becoming successful and positive role models in and out of the range is just as significant to them. The Mountaineers give back to Morgantown and its surrounding communities every chance they get.

The Mountaineers especially enjoy working in outdoor settings, and regu-

larly volunteer their time at The National Hunting and Fishing Days at Stonewall Jackson Resort. There, the team interacts with visiting children and gives lessons on gun safety.

With coach Jon Hammond putting an equal emphasis on academics and

athletics, the Mountaineers are constant participants in the “Read Aloud” program, visiting local schools and not only reading stories to the younger students, but also encouraging older students to apply themselves to their studies.

“It’s really important for our team to give back,” says Hammond. “Something

that I love about Morgantown and West Virginia is that the athletic department and the teams are such a huge part of both the city and the whole state.”

The WVU rifle team understands the privileges that come with being a

Mountaineer, and in appreciation of the gifts it receives, the team in turn spends free time with those in need, especially the young patients at the WVU Children’s Hospital. Smiles are widespread when the Mountaineers visit and share their stories of success.

Beyond the organized team services, the Mountaineers take the initiative to

volunteer extra time with outside groups. Among the extra activities members of the squad participate in are: • Wild Game Dinner

• Eddie Eagle Gun Safety

• Toys for Tots

• Operation Christmas Child

• Scott’s Run Settlement House

• Habitat for Humanity

Finally, the Mountaineers all know that they have come a long way from

their club days to winning the NCAA Championship. Therefore, whenever the opportunity arises, team members can be found back at their club programs, passing on their knowledge to former teammates and future stars, furthering the development of their sport and giving back to those that helped them achieve the success they now own.

“Without any professional teams, the student-athletes at West Virginia

University are really put on a pedestal,” adds Hammond. “In that aspect, it’s very important that they are visible and go out in the community and do whatever they can to help.

“Typically, we end up in a lot of outdoor events. It’s great for the kids to

volunteer individually, but it’s also great when we can do things as a group. I

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think it’s very important for each of these student-athletes to not only represent the team well, but to also represent the community and the athletic department.”

WVU RIFLE RANGE

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TOP-NOTCH FACILITIES

MEGAlink Electronic Scoring Systems Near the beginning of 2007, the West Virginia University rifle team received a grant from the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust to allow for the installation of a state-of-the-art electronic target system.

WVU RIFLE RANGE Home to one of the country’s most tradition-rich programs, the WVU rifle range is a reflection of the long-term success enjoyed by the 14-time national champion Mountaineers. The range is highlighted by the presence of ten MEGAlink electronic scoring systems, the most up-to-date system used by some of the country’s proficient shooters, including 2008 Olympian and current WVU rifle coach Jon Hammond. The technological upgrade at the WVU facility allows a student-athlete’s shot to be scored based on sound waves. With the advantage of a computer screen located at the shooter’s stand, team members can view the results of their shots immediately. The system adds not only an advantage for Mountaineer shooters, but also improves spectators’ view of the match. A large projection screen was installed in the viewing room so fans can now follow along shot-by-shot with athletes. “Our team definitely has a great facility in the WVU Rifle Range,” says Hammond. “The quality of the facility is right up there with many of the top teams’ in the country. The electronic targets are fantastic; it’s truly first-class equipment to train with. It gives the team a huge advantage, and I think it’s helped the team a lot over the last few seasons.” Another unique aspect of the range is the ability for shooters to work simultaneously. Team members can shoot in the smallbore position at the 50 foot targets while other can also shoot the 10m air rifle at the same time. Accompanying the many features of the range is a comfortable student lounge area where student-athletes can relax before and after meets. Other amenities include a gun room and a locker room. Scoring Information College rifle competition includes two events: air rifle and smallbore.

The Rifles: Air rifles can be either air or gas-powered and weigh up to 12 pounds by NCAA regulations. The rifles have metallic sights. Course Of Fire: With the new electronic targeting system, competitors have 105 minutes for 60 shots from the standing position. Perfect Match Score: A perfect score of 600 is the maximum for air rifle. Smallbore Overview: In smallbore or three-position rifle, athletes fire .22 caliber smallbore rifles from the prone, standing and kneeling positions at targets 50 feet downrange. The bullseye is a millimeter (slightly larger than the size of a period at the end of this sentence). The Rifles: Athletes shoot free rifles (weight limit of 17.6 pounds) that can be customized with special accessories and/or alterations that fit the shooter’s size and preferences. The rifles have metallic sights.

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Air Rifle Overview: Competitors stand and shoot lead pellets from .177 caliber guns at targets 10 meters away. The bullseye, or 10-dot, is one-half millimeter wide (about the size of the period at the end of this sentence).

Course Of Fire: Athletes fire 20 rounds per position for a total of 60 shots. The total time limit is 120 minutes. Perfect Match Score: A perfect score of 600 is the maximum for smallbore.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES

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committed TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

“The Athletic Academic Performance Center is a significant development for an academically oriented institution such as West Virginia to recognize the special needs required for a modern student-athlete’s success both as an athletic competitor on the field of play and in the classroom.” - Garrett Ford, Associate Athletic Director for Student Services

STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES

“Our team has always been very strong academically. Academics go hand-in-hand with athletics. If you are a smart individual, you will relate well with the sport of rifle. You have to be able to listen and be able to be coached so you can be strong mentally when competing. “The team’s academics are great. I think we certainly had a high team grade point average (GPA) across the board last year. We also had a couple of the guys get 4.0s over the last few years. Additionally, junior Andy Lamson’s recognition as an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American was a really huge highlight for our team as well.”

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Hammond On Academic Success

The WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the promotion of the academic achievement of student-athletes as well as their athletic accomplishment and their personal and career development. In support of this position, West Virginia University offers a variety of services and programs to help student-athletes maximize their academic potential. Department staff members work with coaches, on campus student service providers and faculty to help student-athletes meet the unique demands of the classroom, the sporting arena and the personal-social challenges they face as developing adults. While many of the headlines center on the Mountaineers’ accomplishments on the playing field, West Virginia athletes have also made some noteworthy strides in the classroom. One person who is quick to point that out is Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong, who, along with coach Jon Hammond, has made academics a priority. Opened in 2008 was the brand new $1.3 million Athletic Academic Performance Center in the WVU Coliseum. The leadership gift for the facility was provided by former Mountaineer great Jerry West and his wife Karen. The West’s gift to the Athletic Academic Performance Center is in memory of Jerry’s brother, David, who was killed during the Korean Conflict, and in honor of his long-time friend and WVU teammate Willie Akers and wife, Linda. The 8,000-square-foot academic center is six-times larger than existing space. It provides individual and group study areas as well as a state-of-the art computer lab and is utilized by more than 500 male and female student-athletes. “The Athletic Academic Performance Center is a significant development for an academically oriented institution such as West Virginia to recognize the special needs required for a modern student-athlete’s success both as an athletic competitor on the field of play and in the classroom,” said Garrett Ford, Associate Athletic Director for Student Services. The study center provides a quiet atmosphere and will be open seven days a week and all student-athletes are encouraged to use it. Athletes can use the center between classes or after practice in the evenings, with flexible hours tailored to make the most of a student-athlete’s limited time. Athletes may come and go as they please, but make no mistake, they must make the grade. To help them do that, the WVU student services staff, headed by Ford and his assistants Sandy Cole-DeMent, Erica Wycherley, Paul Downey and Ehren Green, makes sure that every student-athlete has the best possible opportunity to obtain a college degree. This process begins as soon as a recruit signs a letter-of-intent to play for the Mountaineers. “We know everything about incoming freshmen academically before they arrive in the fall,” said Ford. “We know which students are ahead of others and which will require more assistance.” Besides keeping in touch with freshmen, incoming student-athletes are encouraged to attend freshman orientation sessions offered for all West Virginia University students during the summer prior to their arrival on campus. This is where new students can learn more about the Morgantown campus and, most important, register for classes. During pre-registration, all student-athletes, from incoming freshmen to graduating seniors, get advice in scheduling the courses to keep them on track in their degree programs. During the second week of classes, freshmen are enrolled in mandatory study halls, monitored by Ford and his staff. Those who do well during the first semester are given the option of attending study hall, but if their GPA drops below a certain mark, they must return to the mandatory sessions.

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During the semester, department officials keep a careful record of each athlete’s academic progress. Class and study hall attendance are checked regularly, periodic grade reports are obtained from instructors, and parents, coaches and players are kept up-to-date on their academic progress. These measures are succeeding in a noticeable way. Last semester, 445 student-athletes earned a place on the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll with at least a 3.0 grade-point average. In another program, former Mountaineer athletes are returning to school to complete work on their degrees, some after as many as 10 years away from Morgantown. “At West Virginia University, we do everything in our power to assist our student-athletes as they work toward graduation,” said Pastilong. “We only have one rule -- they must do the best they can possibly do. We can assure every student-athlete that the University and the athletic department will do our best. We expect our students to do their best for us. “Together, we cannot help but succeed. Our success is measured by how much personal growth we see in our young people, and I am proud of every one of our student-athletes in this regard.”

At West Virginia University “Once a student, always a student” When a member of the Mountaineer coaching staff preaches the virtues of receiving a good education, they’re not just blowing smoke. WVU Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong has made student academic achievement his primary focus since his appointment as athletic director in 1989. Under Pastilong’s direction, West Virginia has made it a priority to graduate its student-athletes. And it’s happening.

But for those who don’t graduate with their class, there’s still hope. A post-eligibility program was created at the beginning of Pastilong’s administration to give those student-athletes who are close to graduating an opportunity to come back to school to complete their degrees. Since its creation, dozens of students have participated, with a success rate of better than 80 percent. More than 25 student-athletes from all sports participated in the post-eligibility program last year. In 1992, under the direction of associate athletic director Garrett Ford, WVU joined the growing list of schools that are a part of an NCAA-sponsored consortium. Similar to the post-eligibility program in providing former student-athletes a chance to continue work toward their degrees, the closely screened consortium requires participants to be more involved in community-related activities. The consortium students are often much older athletes, who left the University to pursue professional sports or business careers, but now wish to return to complete their degrees. NCAA Certification West Virginia recently went through its third cycle of the NCAA Division I athletics certification program in 2008-09. A self-study was conducted in these principle areas: governance and commitment to rules compliance, academic integrity, as well as gender and diversity and student-athlete well-being. While academic accreditation is common in colleges and universities, this program focuses solely on certification of athletics programs. WVU was one of the first schools nationally to volunteer for the NCAA’s pilot certification program in 1991, and was one of five schools originally certified at that time. The WVU athletics program was recertified by the NCAA in 1996 and then again in 2001. At the 1997 NCAA Convention, the NCAA Division I membership voted to change the frequency of athletics certification from once every five years to once every 10 years.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES “West Virginia was one of the first two schools to participate in the initial NCAA Certification in 1991,” Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong said. “This enables our University to confirm its commitment to the key values of intercollegiate athletics.” The study process involved members of the institution’s faculty and staff, as well as athletics department personnel and student-athletes. When the study concluded, an external team of reviewers conducted an evaluation visit on campus. Those reviewers were peers from other colleges, universities or conference offices. The peer-review team will report to the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification. The Committee on Athletics Certification will then determine the institution’s certification status and announce the decision publicly.

CHAMPS Life Skills The numerous challenges that today’s college student-athletes face, both on and off the playing field, are unparalleled in the history of higher education. Unfortunately, many students are not well prepared to face these challenges. To prepare student-athletes for the demands of college life and beyond, the NCAA has developed the CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success)/Life Skills program. In the spring of 1995, West Virginia University initiated its own CHAMPS/Life Skills program. WVU was one of 170 schools selected by the NCAA to participate in their national pilot program. Five programming “commitment” areas viewed as critical to personal growth are part of WVU’s model. They are: 1) academic excellence, 2) personal development, 3) career development, 4) athletic excellence, and 5) community service.

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Graduation Rates West Virginia University’s graduation rate for student-athletes has been impressive, to say the least, over the past seven years. The ratio of student-athletes graduating to the general student body has increased almost every year. “I’m quite pleased to see that our graduation rates are maintaining a more than respectable level,” said WVU Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong. “I want to compliment our student-athletes for their attention to academics, I want to compliment assistant athletic director Garrett Ford and his excellent staff in student services for their efforts in assisting our students, and I want to compliment our coaches for being so conscientious toward our students’ needs.” The graduation rate for student-athletes is based upon the number of students who entered the University receiving athletic scholarship aid in a given academic year, and their progress over six years. The most recent figures are based upon the progress of student-athletes who entered WVU during 1993-94.

STUDENT-ATHLETE SERVICES Commitment to Academic Excellence The purpose of this area is to support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation. Services provided within this component include tutoring, academic counseling and advising, orientation classes (sport studies 170), and structured study sessions.

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Commitment to Athletic Excellence The purpose of this area is to offer athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable, and dedicated to the well-being of the studentathlete. The WVU CHAMPS/Life Skills program supports and encourages a broad program of sports on the collegiate level, as well as acts a resource for the coaching and support staff of the athletic programs. Commitment to Personal Development The purpose of this area is to support the development of a wellbalanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision making skills. CHAMPS/Life Skills services provided within this component include personal counseling, health presentations, improving communication skills, and presentations on social development and fiscal responsibility.

Commitment to Service The purpose of this component is to engage interested studentathletes in service to his or her campus and surrounding communities. Activities for student-athletes within this component include peer education, guest speaking at campus and community events, and mentoring local children.

Commitment to Career Development The purpose of this component is to encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals in a timely manner. The CHAMPS/Life Skills program fulfills this purpose by offering career development presentations, sport career retirement programs, and by working in conjunction with the WVU Counseling Service and the Career Services Center on identifying an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests, career goals, resumes and job search process. For more information, contact Dr. Ed Etzel at (304) 293-7062.

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HEAD COACH JON HAMMOND

JON HAMMOND

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HEAD COACH · 4TH SEASON LEEDS UNIVERSITY (2002)

Making good on a promise put in place upon his hiring, Jon Hammond, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, returned the West Virginia University rifle team to national glory in 2009, taking an undergrad-laden squad to the NCAA Championship and returning with the program’s nation best 14th trophy. A season that built on momentum, Hammond’s third year at WVU saw the Mountaineers rise back to the top, as WVU went 11-1 overall, earned its first No. 1 College Rifle Coaching Association (CRCA) ranking in over a decade, had seven student-athletes earn National Rifle Association (NRA) All-America honors, improved its Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) standing and finished second at the league championship, captured the nation’s air rifle championship and won the aforementioned NCAA title. The Mountaineers’ 2009 national-title run was especially noteworthy given the pressure the team overcame. After a poor smallbore showing on day one at the national championship, WVU found itself in sixth place. Under his watch and guidance, Hammond’s team regrouped and put forth a strong air rifle showing, with all four competitors finishing in the top 10 - redshirt-junior Bryant Wallizer finished second, while sophomores Andy Lamson and Tommy Santelli finished third and fifth, respectively, and freshman Michael Kulbacki placed sixth. Additionally, Hammond’s squad was strong at the 2009 GARC Championship, as Santelli finished first overall, second in air rifle and fifth in smallbore. Wallizer and Kulbacki joined Santelli in the air rifle finals and finished third and eighth, respectively, while sophomores Brandi Eskew, Kyle Smith and Andy Lamson had respective fourth, seventh and 10th place smallbore finishes. In just three seasons, Hammond has coached eight student-athletes to 16 NRA All-America honors. Four Mountaineers earned first team honors in 2009 – Eskew and Smith were named to the smallbore squad, while Wallizer and Lamson were placed on the air rifle team. Lamson also earned smallbore second team honors. Both Santelli and freshman Justin Pentz were named to the smallbore and air rifle second teams; Kulbacki joined the pair on the air rifle squad. Hammond’s influence extends outside the range, as his team continues to excel in the classroom. Five Mountaineers earned CRCA All-Academic honors in 2009, and Lamson was named to the at-large ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America third team. For his efforts all season, Hammond earned his first CRCA Coach of the Year honor. In only his second year as head coach, Hammond, who competed for WVU as a graduate student during the 2002-03 season, led the 2007-08 rifle squad to an 8-3 record, a third-place finish at the GARC Championship and a sixth-place standing at the NCAA Championships, the Mountaineers’ first appearance in six years. Hammond guided five Mountaineers to NRA smallbore All-America honors that season – senior Lafe Kunkel (first team), and freshmen Eskew (first team), Santelli (second team), Smith (second team) and Lamson (honorable mention). Hammond also earned individual recognition, as he was named GARC Coach of the Year and listed as the 2008 NRA Distinguished College Coach. Following his successful second season as the Mountaineers’ coach, Hammond spent the summer of 2008 as an athlete, competing for Great Britain in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Hammond opened the Olympics with a personal best 10m air rifle score of 589 for a 29th-place finish. He followed that performance with a 34th-place finish and a score of 589 in the 50m rifle prone. Hammond also finished 42nd with a score of 1148 in the 50m rifle 3-positions. Prior to his Olympic showing, Hammond competed in all four World Cups in 2008, highlighted by a fifth-place finish in the 50m prone (596) at the Rio de Janeiro World Cup and a then-personal best of 587 in the air rifle at the Munich

Hammond At A Glance COACHING EXPERIENCE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, 2005-PRESENT • Head Coach • 2009 National Champions • 2009 air rifle National Champions • 2009 CRCA Coach of the Year • Coached eight student-athletes to 16 NRA All-America honors • One ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American • 2008 NRA Distinguished College Coach • 2008 GARC Coach of the Year • 12 all-GARC honorees • Volunteer coach, 2005-06 EDUCATION West Virginia University, 2004 • Master’s degree (sport management) Leeds University, 2002 • Bachelor’s in geography PLAYING EXPERIENCE Great Britain National Team • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games • Fifth place, 50m prone (596), 2008 Rio de Janeiro World Cup • Fourth place, smallbore prone, 2007 European Championships, Granda, Spain Great Britain Junior National Team • Bronze medal, 50m prone, 2000 Junior European Championship, Czech Republic • 1998 50m prone World Junior Champion, Barcelona

World Cup. Hammond took over the Mountaineer rifle program upon the retirement of long-time coach Marsha Beasley in 2006. That season, he guided the 2006-07 West Virginia team to its first winning season (6-4) since 2003. Hammond started shooting when he was nine years old. The club team he joined in Aberdeen was one of the best teams in Scotland. After joining the team, Hammond got involved in national teams and national squads. As a junior, Hammond won both domestic and international honors, including the 50m prone World Junior Champion title in Barcelona in 1998, and the bronze medal in the Junior European Championships in the 50m prone in Pilzen, Czech Republic, in 2000. Before becoming a senior in 2001, Hammond won both the Scottish and British indoor titles and the Scottish outdoor title. He also represented both the Scottish and British senior teams in international competition. Hammond earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Leeds while competing on its rifle team.

HEAD COACH JON HAMMOND Hammond then journeyed to West Virginia to spend the 2002-03 season competing for the WVU rifle team while working toward his master’s degree in sport management. Hammond returned to Morgantown in 2006 and opened his coaching career as a volunteer assistant with the Mountaineers. In addition to his highly successful career as a shooter, Hammond has also volunteered his time to help others. While a member of the Leeds squad, he helped coach beginning shooters as well as assist the team with organizational tasks. Hammond initiated Blind Shooting in Scotland. He worked closely with a group from the Grampian Society for the Blind to teach basic rifle techniques. He also gave the shooters positional and mental advice and undertook the task of raising funds for all of the equipment, as well as organizing a venue to hold the club’s matches. Hammond resides in Morgantown.

Q: When you think of West Virginia University rifle, what comes to mind? A: Tradition. Success. For me, West Virginia is my second family; it really means a lot. I also think about the pride that the whole state has for the team – we can always feel that. Q: What significant steps has the program taken since you arrived in 2006? What steps still need to be taken? A: I think we’ve made great changes in infrastructure, such as the electronic targets in the range. That was a huge, huge step. Even the smaller things, like the Nike contract, have made a difference. It’s nice for everyone within the athletic department to be uniformed. That’s definitely a recruiting tool, and I think recruiting has been a huge success over the last few years. Those things really stand out. In terms of what steps still need to be taken, there aren’t many. We have good facilities and we have good support. I think recruiting is the bread-and-butter of any program, and our success needs to continue. I think as the team is more successful on the range, recruiting gets easier. We’ll start building up the name and recognition of the program again, which I see as really building on that history and tradition of WVU rifle. The past success will always be there; we just need to slowly, but surely, write new chapters to that history. Q: How would you describe the 2009 NCAA Championship experience? A: Incredible. It was a long and emotional weekend, but overall, it was great. There were just a few of us from West Virginia out there; we didn’t have a huge amount of support being that the championship was in Texas.

Still, we had a great time, and I think winning the title meant a huge amount to not only the kids on the team but also to the whole WVU Athletic Department, the alumni and all of the program’s supporters. It was truly just a great weekend. Q: How important is it to this season’s success to have all of your NCAA counters back for another year? A: It’s really important. I think we really should have the deepest team in the country. I think in terms of day-to-day on the range, just having that competition within the team will be fierce and good for everyone. We’ll have so many of them pushing each other, and I think that’s really important. If anyone starts to have an off period, if someone is struggling with school, we will have a replacement ready. At the end of the day, they are all just students, and rifle is a very mental sport. Everyone is going to have some ups and downs, and having that depth on the team is really important to pushing the others. Q: Is there a limit to the team’s capabilities this season? A: No, I don’t think so. I think very high scores are possible. In terms of barriers, that 4700-score barrier is something that has never been broken. I think that’s the sort of challenge that we will try to overcome as we progress and get better. We’ll see how close we get to that score this year. Obviously, a win is a win, and that’s all you want. We have a lot of work to do, and we have to push ourselves, but in terms of capabilities, I would say the sky is the limit. Absolutely.

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One-on-One with Coach Jon Hammond

graduate assistant LAFE KUNKEL

LAFE KUNKEL

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT · 1ST SEASON WEST VIRGINIA (2009)

All-American Lafe Kunkel returns to the WVU rifle program for his first year as a graduate assistant after four dedicated, decorated seasons as a Mountaineer shooter. In only his first season as a volunteer assistant with WVU, Kunkel helped guide the Mountaineers to their 14th national title, as the squad captured the team and air rifle trophies at the 2009 NCAA National Championship. Additionally, the team finished second at the Great American Rifle Conference Championship, and seven Mountaineers were named NRA All-Americans. Kunkel’s scores counted in every match during his four-year career at WVU, shooting a personal-best 585 in air rifle and smallbore, the latter in a 2007 Mountaineer victory over Ohio State. A 2008 NRA smallbore first team All-American, Kunkel led a young WVU squad back to the NCAA Championships his senior season, the Mountaineers’ first appearance at the tournament after a six-year absence. Kunkel, the 2008 squad’s most valuable shooter, led the Mountaineers in smallbore at NCAAs with a score of 676.6, good enough for fourth place. Additionally, Kunkel was named the 2007 GARC Scholar-Athlete and earned 2008 all-GARC smallbore honorable mention honors. A member of the WVU Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll and a CRCA Academic All-American, Kunkel graduated in 2009 with a degree in landscape architecture. He is currently working on a master’s in agricultural and natural resource economics. Kunkel resides in Morgantown.

Kunkel At A Glance COACHING EXPERIENCE WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, 2008-PRESENT • Graduate Assistant • Volunteer coach, 2008-09 • 2009 National Champions • 2009 air rifle National Champions • Seven NRA All-Americans EDUCATION West Virginia University, 2009 • Bachelor’s in landscape architecture PLAYING EXPERIENCE West Virginia University • 2008 NRA smallbore first team All-America • Fourth place, smallbore (676.6), 2008 NCAA Championship • 2008 all-GARC smallbore honorable mention team • 2008 WVU Most Valuable Shooter • 2007 GARC Scholar-Athlete

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Allison Hetrick

Psychologist

Athletic Training

Allison Hetrick enters her seventh season as a WVU athletic trainer. Hetrick is the primary athletic trainer for the gymnastics team and is also responsible for the day-to-day athletic training duties for women’s tennis, rifle, cheerleading and dance. A native of Rimersburg, Pa., she came to WVU from Cincinnati where she spent three seasons as an assistant athletic trainer with the Bearcats. While at Cincinnati, her sports included baseball, men’s soccer and football. She also served as a graduate assistant with the Bearcats from 1999-2000, where she was responsible for football, swimming and diving and golf. Prior to her tenure at Cincinnati, Hetrick was a student assistant athletic trainer at Penn State from 1997-99. While with the Nittany Lions her responsibilities included women’s gymnastics and swimming and diving. She was also assigned to State College High while a student assistant with responsibilities toward junior high wrestling, basketball and varsity baseball. Hetrick earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in athletic training from Penn State in 1999. She received her master’s degree from Cincinnati in 2000 in health promotion and education with an emphasis in athletic training. Hetrick resides in Maidsville, W.Va.

Bubba Schmidt

Ehren Green

Athletic Equipment

Academic Services

Veteran staff member Robert “Bubba” Schmidt is in his 29th season as equipment manager at West Virginia. He is responsible for all the athletic garb and gear worn by each of WVU’s varsity athletic teams, with the exception of football. He is responsible for the ordering of new equipment for 16 sports. One of his primary duties includes keeping an up-to-date inventory of all equipment items and storage, a task he handles efficiently for hundreds of Mountaineer athletes practicing out of the Coliseum and Shell Building. The 1976 graduate of WVU has a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He has worked in the equipment room since 1978 and was elevated to equipment manager at the start of the 1980 season. The Wheeling native is married to the former Betsey Pedone. They have three daughters, Kay-lee, Iliana and Anne Peyton.

Ehren Green enters her fifth year as the WVU women’s basketball, men’s soccer and rifle academic advisor. A Crestview Hills, Ky., native, Green is responsible for the team’s day-to-day academic monitoring. During her tenure, she has helped produce 24 WVU Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll recipients, seven BIG EAST Academic All Stars in 2008, ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Andy Lamson and a McNair Scholar in Sparkle Davis in 2007. Green earned her bachelor’s degree from Ball State in 2003 in exercise science and wellness and garnered her master’s degree in sport management from West Virginia in 2004. She finished her second master’s degree from WVU in 2006 in higher education administration. A four-year women’s soccer starter and letterwinner at Ball State, Green resides in Morgantown and is married to WVU men’s soccer assistant coach Bryan Green.

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Ed Etzel supervises the sport psychology program for the rifle team and serves as psychologist for the WVU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. He works with all WVU teams and individual student-athletes at WVU, providing personal, career and sport performance counseling. Etzel is the liaison between the WVU Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services and the athletic department and is a member of the sports and exercise studies faculty in the School of Physical Education, teaching courses such as performance enhancement, counseling college student-athletes and the psychological aspects of sport injury. He also is listed on the U.S. Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Before Etzel was named athletic department psychologist, he served 11 seasons as head rifle coach and guided his teams to five NCAA championships. Etzel was the gold medalist in the men’s smallbore rifle prone event at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Since retiring from coaching, Etzel has stayed involved in the sport of rifle, serving as Secretary/Rules Editor on the NCAA rifle committee since 1980. Etzel resides in Morgantown.

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Luke Sage

Shannon McNamara

Strength and Conditioning

Sports Communications

Luke Sage enters his first full-time season, sixth overall, as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at West Virginia University. He spent the previous two years as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach (2007-09) and the prior three as an intern strength and conditioning coach (2003-06). Sage will be in charge of the Mountaineer men’s soccer and wrestling programs, while assisting with football. From 2006-07, he worked at Velocity Sports Performance in Allentown, Pa., as an assistant sports performance director. Before his stint there, he was an infantryman in the United States Army from July 1998-July 2001. He earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic coaching education at WVU in 2007. He recently received his master’s degree in educational leadership from West Virginia in the spring of 2009. Sage is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also is CPR and First Aid certified. He resides in Morgantown.

Dr. Matt Lively Medical Director

Shannon McNamara is in her second season as a graduate assistant in the West Virginia University Sports Communications Office. A Venetia, Pa., native, McNamara is the primary media contact for the WVU rifle and gymnastics teams. Additionally, she also works with men’s and women’s basketball and football. McNamara most recently held the position of communications assistant at the BIG EAST Conference (2007-08), where she worked with the league’s volleyball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s tennis, rowing and softball squads. She also assisted with men’s and women’s basketball and football. McNamara previously worked in the WVU Sports Information Office as a student assistant (2006-07) and served as the primary media contact for cross country, track and field, swimming and diving and tennis. McNamara earned her bachelor’s of science degree in journalism, with a specialization in public relations, from West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism in 2007. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in sport management.

Shannon Baldwin Athletic Training Graduate Assistant

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2009-10 OUTLOOK

Sequels are never given much respect. Constantly criticized as unoriginal and often deemed unfulfilling, they rarely pack as much excitement as their predecessors. The 2009-10 West Virginia University rifle team is looking to buck the trend, with hopes of not only repeating its 2009 NCAA Championship success, but building on the lessons learned and forging an easier road toward the title. Tops on the Mountaineers’ list for the upcoming year is remaining focused on the ultimate goal for every season – qualifying for the national championship and bringing a title back to Morgantown. “I’ve learned over the years that defending a championship is a lot harder than winning it. We still have a lot of work to do. There’s plenty to work toward; this season will not be a case of, ‘Oh, we won the title already, that’s it,’” fourth-year coach Jon Hammond says. “We want to keep building upon the history and tradition of the university and this rifle team, and continue to be as successful as we can. “Hopefully, that means more championships. We plan to just take each season as it comes, and move from there. The team really wants to build on our championship and continue to improve.” Hammond, the 2009 College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Coach of the Year, returns all but one of his cast of characters that made the brilliant title run, snagged second place at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championship and finished at 11-1, 5-1 GARC for the season. Of the eight returning, seven proudly will carry the title of National Rifle Association (NRA) All-America before their name. “I think the competitiveness on the team this year is going to

be fierce,” Hammond explains. “We competed at last season’s NCAA Championship without two All-Americans – that’s almost unheard of. I think everyone will be fighting with each other for counting-team slots, but I think competition is good. “There will be enough competition on the team to keep everyone motivated and focused. The ones with more motivation and better work ethic will rise to the top, I’m sure.” At the top of the totem pole stands redshirt senior Bryant Wallizer. The three-time NRA air rifle All-American added to his collection last season, as he was named a first team air rifle honoree, a first-time award. A Little Orleans, Md., native, Wallizer made the transition from Murray State to WVU look easy, joining the Mountaineers last season after sitting out a year and leading the squad with a 588.79 air rifle average. Consistently tops in the discipline each match, Wallizer finished second overall with a final score of 691 at the NCAA Championship after shooting 591 toward the team count. Wallizer furthered his career over the summer, finishing first in air rifle at the USA Shooting National Championship with a score of 1228.4. Additionally, the all-GARC air rifle first team and combined score honorable mention honoree should continue to develop his skills in smallbore and provides the Mountaineers with necessary depth. “Bryant is really important to the team; he’s going to be our leader this year,” Hammond says. “As a fifth-year guy, he has the experience needed to be our leader on the range and to continue the air rifle consistency. “I think his work ethic and his personal goals will pull along the others on the team. He will be focused on what he wants to achieve, and that’s important. He has the right personality – he’s focused and vocal – that we need in a good leader.”

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Andy Lamson

Bryant Wallizer

has the talent for it.” Rounding out this year’s junior class are Brandi Eskew, Tommy Santelli and Ashley Zultanky. Eskew, a Petersburg, W.Va., native, returns for her third season after earning her second straight NRA smallbore first team All-America honor. One of the Mountaineers’ most dependable smallbore shooters, Eskew finished her sophomore year with a 578 season average, the second-best mark on the team. Named to the GARC smallbore and combined score second teams, Eskew finished fourth overall in smallbore at the league championship with a final score of 676. Santelli, a proven big-match competitor, is skilled in both guns, as proven by his 2009 NRA smallbore and air rifle second team AllAmerica honors. The Prosperity, Pa., native had moments of brilliance as a sophomore, evident by his first place overall finish at the GARC Championship with a combined score of 1169. A member of the league’s smallbore and combined score second teams, and air rifle honorable mention squad, Hammond looks for Santelli to capitalize on his potential and emerge as a another consistent shooter for the Mountaineers. “Tommy is one of the most talented shooters on our team,” says Hammond. “Some of the stuff he shoots in practice is incredible; I’d love to see him bring more of his ability to the matches and duplicate his practice shots. “Hopefully, he can settle in to more of a team role this season and let his talents come to the forefront. He has a lot of potential there. I’m excited for him and excited to see how he can progress this season.” Zultanky, a Garwood, N.J., native, will continue to develop her knowledge and skill in her third year with the team. A member of the CRCA All-Academic Team, Zultanky shot a personal-best 564 smallbore last season to finish ninth against Memphis. Sophomores Michael Kulbacki and Justin Pentz, both DuBois, Pa., natives, return after promising rookie campaigns. Kulbacki proved his air rifle capabilities in his first year, as he played an important part in the team’s air rifle turnaround at the NCAA Championship, shooting 587 toward the squad’s counting score and finishing sixth overall with a score of 686.9. An NRA air rifle second team All-America honoree, Kulbacki has already etched his name in the Mountaineer record book, as he shot a program-best 596 air rifle in the team’s win over TCU. Though he did not shoot at the NCAA Championship, Pentz’s

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Juniors Andy Lamson and Kyle Smith, the top returning combined score and smallbore specialists, respectively, look to contribute significantly alongside Wallizer. Lamson, a Colchester, Vt., native, returns for his third year after a breakout sophomore season in which he finished tops among the Mountaineers with a 1164.07 season average. The business and economics major collected his fair-share of season-ending awards, earning NRA first team air rifle All-America honors, as well as a spot on the GARC combined score first team. Additionally, Lamson proved his prowess in the classroom, earning ESPN The Magazine Scholastic All-America third team honors and a placement on the CRCA AllAcademic Team. He also shared the GARC Scholar-Athlete Award with Smith. Strong in both guns, Lamson finished third in air rifle at the NCAA Championship with a final score of 689.7 and a counting score of 589, and paced the Mountaineers in smallbore with a score of 574. “Andy, by far, is the most improved shooter since day one,” Hammond says. “I fully expect and hope that his improvement and progression will continue this season. He is one of the most focused guys on the team, and I think he is ready to keep pushing himself to get better.” Smith, saddled with an air rifle gun issue that forced him to focus solely on smallbore for the first four matches, used the hindrance to his advantage and became the top discipline shooter on a team laden with smallbore All-Americans. A DuBois, Pa., native, Smith concluded the year with a 579.01 smallbore average, both tops on the team and a program-best mark. An NRA first team smallbore All-American, Smith also was named to the GARC smallbore first team and the CRCA All-Academic Team, and shared the GARC Scholar-Athlete Award with Lamson. Smith opened the 2008-09 season strong, shooting a schoolrecord 587 smallbore in the victory over Morehead State. Hammond hopes the trend continues for Smith this season as well. “Kyle really stood out last season; his smallbore really took a jump from his freshman year,” he says. “Hopefully, he can maintain his form from last year and take it a bit farther this season. I’ll also be interested to see if he can get his air rifle going this year; he has shown that he

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strong season-long contributions were recognized, as he earned NRA smallbore and air rifle second team All-America honors. A solid first-year shooter, Pentz, a multiple all-GARC honoree, should continue to foster his talents in his second season and further expand his impact with the Mountaineers. “Mike and Justin had great results last year,” Hammond says. “I think there is a lot of room for improvement from those two, but they got through that tough freshman season. This season would be the time to see some consistency; I know the level of scores they are capable of achieving – now I want to see that on a more consistent basis.” Junior Niccolo “Nicco” Campriani is the lone Mountaineer newcomer this season. The Florence, Italy, native is one of the most decorated recruits to ever join the WVU program. A six-year member of the Italian National Team, Campriani recently finished second in smallbore 3P at the 2009 Milan World Cup, shooting 1173, and qualified for October’s World Cup Final in Wuxi, China. Campriani also has Olympic experience to his name, as he not only represented Italy at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, but also finished 12th in air rifle with a score of 594. He also finished 38th in prone and 39th in 3P. Due to eligibility issues, Campriani will not join the Mountaineers in competition until January. “Nicco is a fantastic talent,” Hammond enthuses. “He is arguably the best Italian shooter at the moment. He will change the dynamic of this team; I think having something different on the squad is going to be the key to this season. He will keep things fresh. You always need to shake things up a bit, and I think having a high quality international recruit come in is really going to do that.” WVU’s 2009-10 schedule is littered with national-caliber squads, such as 10-time NCAA champion Alaska-Fairbanks and recent national runner-up, Kentucky. “I think Alaska and Kentucky will be tough tests,” Hammond says. “We’re going to encounter a few tests throughout the season, and GARC will be another great championship as well. We have plenty to look forward to this year.”

Kyle Smith

Justin Pentz

The Mountaineers begin their quest for a championship sequel in Lincoln, Neb., and face Air Force and Nebraska on Oct. 10-11. The Falcons are the only new addition to WVU’s schedule, and the match will be the first between the two since 1974. WVU continues its season opening road trip at Ohio State on Oct. 17, and at Akron on Oct. 18. After a month-long break, the Mountaineers will open their home season on Nov. 14 and welcome GARC-foe Army to the WVU Rifle Range. WVU defeated the Black Knights, the 2008 league champion, 4659-4616, last season at West Point. The Wildcats visit the range one week after Army, with WVU’s sights set on avenging its lone regular-season defeat from a year ago. Besides losing to UK, 4649-4639, in Lexington during the regular season, the Mountaineers also lost to the Wildcats, 4650-4645, at the 2009 GARC Championship. Following a winter break, the Mountaineers will play host to NC State on Jan. 17, and will conclude their home schedule with the Nanooks on Jan. 21. WVU’s regular season finishes with matches against Ole Miss in Cookeville, Tenn., on Jan. 30, and Memphis at the Winthrow Invitational on Jan. 31. The team will then progress through the postseason, first with an NCAA qualifying match against Nebraska on Feb. 13, then with the GARC Championship, Feb. 20-21, in Oxford, Miss. The 2010 NCAA Championship is scheduled for March 12-13 in Fort Worth, Texas. Though sequels may get a bad rap, the 2009-10 Mountaineers are pushing for a repeat of last year’s success, and possibly, the beginning of the program’s second dynasty. “I think, with all athletes, when you achieve success, you want more of it,” Hammond says. “It can be addictive; you enjoy it. I think this year’s team wants to come back and prove that they were the rightful champions last season. They don’t want anyone to say that they were lucky. We all want to go out there and prove that WVU is the best team.”

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roster ALPHABETICAL Name Niccolo Campriani Brandi Eskew Michael Kulbacki Andy Lamson Justin Pentz Tommy Santelli Kyle Smith Bryant Wallizer Ashley Zultanky

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Hometown Florence, Italy Petersburg, W.Va. DuBois, Pa. Colchester, Vt. DuBois, Pa. Prosperity, Pa. DuBois, Pa. Little Orleans, Md. Garwood, N.J.

Head Coach: Jon Hammond Graduate Assistant: Lafe Kunkel

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Front Row (Left to Right): Andy Lamson, Ashley Zultanky, Michael Kulbacki, Brandi Eskew, Kyle Smith. Top Row (Left to Right): Jon Hammond, Justin Pentz, Bryant Wallizer, Tommy Santelli, Niccolo Campriani, Lake Kunkel.

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Brandi Eskew 5-7, Jr. Petersburg, W.Va.

Michael Kulbacki 5-9, So. DuBois, Pa.

Andy Lamson 5-9, Jr. Colchester, Vt.

Justin Pentz 5-8, So. DuBois, Pa.

Tommy Santelli 6-0, Jr. Prosperity, Pa.

Kyle Smith 5-8, Jr. DuBois, Pa.

Bryant Wallizer 6-0, r-Sr. Little Orleans, Md.

Ashley Zultanky 5-3, Jr. Garwood, N.J.

Jon Hammond Head Coach Fourth Season

Lafe Kunkel Graduate Assistant First Season

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Niccolo Campriani 5-8, Jr. Florence, Italy

BRYANT WALLIZER 6-0 | r-SenioR LITTLE ORLEANS, MD.

Bryant Wallizer

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Excelled in first season with Mountaineers and became team’s top air rifle specialist … threetime NRA All-American … won 2009 air rifle title at USA Shooting National Championships … continues to develop solid smallbore skill-set … will provide senior leadership to experienced squad.

At West Virginia in 2008-09 Earned NRA first team air rifle All-America honor … named to all-GARC air rifle first team … also named to the all-GARC combined score honorable mention squad … shot 1228.4 at the 2009 USA Shooting National Championships to capture air rifle title … win automatically qualified for US National Development team … finished first on team with record setting 588.79 air rifle season average … shot program-best 1172 aggregate score to finish first overall in regular-season win over NC State … score included season-best 579 smallbore and 593 air rifle totals … contributed to team record air rifle (2359) and aggregate (4677) scores … shot personal-best 595 air rifle in victory over Akron … score included two strings of 100, three of 99 and one string of 98 … improved smallbore score throughout season and shot personal-best 579 twice … in his first match as a Mountaineer, shot 586 air rifle and tied for second place against Ohio State … finished first in air rifle against Morehead State with 591 score … shot 589 air rifle against Army and tied for second … topped the air rifle field versus Ole Miss and shot 590 … shot 588 air rifle to finish second overall in Memphis victory … shot 590 air rifle for discipline win against Nebraska … shot season-best 579 smallbore in victory over Alaska-Fairbanks … finished third in smallbore (574) and air rifle (585) in NCAA qualifying match versus NC State … finished third in air rifle at GARC Championship with raw score of 589 and final score of 692.3 … played huge part in NCAA Championship turnaround, shooting an air rifle raw score of 591 and finishing second overall with a final score of 691. At West Virginia in 2007-08 Sat out season with a redshirt … named to the 2008 CRCA Academic All-America list. At Murray State in 2005-07 2007 air rifle All-American … named to 2007 all-OVC first team for air rifle … first in air rifle at the Newkirk Invitational with a season-best score of 594 … 2006 air rifle All-American … 2006 OVC Newcomer of the Year ... 2006 OVC all-Newcomer Air Rifle team … all-OVC smallbore second team … finished second at the NCAA sectionals with seasonbest 591 air rifle … shot a season-best 585 smallbore. In High School Attended Hancock High … six-time Junior Olympian … competed under Norris Diefenderfer for Antietam Junior Rifle Club. Personal Son of Pat and Donna Wallizer … birthday is April 6 … has one sister … majoring in natural resources and agriculture economics … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 595: vs. Akron, Jan. 31, 2009 Smallbore 579: twice, most recently vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 25, 2009 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2009 14 588.79 CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2009 14 569.93

High 595 High 579

Getting to Know Bryant Wallizer What one word best describes you? Devoted What is your favorite Jon Hammond phrase? “Be positive” What is your favorite meal? Maryland blue crabs What is going through your head when you step on the line? “I’m here to perform my best…if I do that, no one can beat me” Which teammate would do the best on Dancing with the Stars? Michael Kulbacki Who is the biggest motivator on the team? Nicco Campriani What person has had the most influence on your life? My dad What is your favorite TV show? Smallville What is the best thing about being a Mountaineer? Winning What is the first thing you want to do after a long match? Get something to eat

Niccolo Campriani PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle -

5-8 | JUNIOR FLORENCE, ITALY

Smallbore Getting to Know Niccolo “Nicco” Campriani What one word best describes you? Motivated What is your favorite meal? Lampredotto, a typical meat found in Florence If you could watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? Back to the Future What is the one thing going through your head when you step on the line? “Fight until my last shot” If you could take only three things to a desert island, what would they be? I just need my iPod What is the most overplayed song on your iPod? “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls

What is your favorite TV show? House What is the first thing you want to do after a long match? Call my father What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the WVU rifle program? I am not in Italy…

Dynamic newcomer who is arguably the best Italian shooter at the moment … six-year member of the Italian National Team … placed 12th at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games … years of experience and extended knowledge of the sport will add depth to an already talented and strong Mountaineer team … will be eligible to compete in January 2010. With Italian National Team from 2003-09 Finished second in smallbore 3P with a score of 1173 at the 2009 Milan World Cup … automatically qualified for October’s World Cup Final in Wuxi, China … first place air rifle finish at the 2009 European Championship … represented Italy at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games … shot 594 air rifle for a 12th-place finish … also finished 38th in prone and 39th in 3P … captured first place in air rifle at the 2008 University World Championship … earned the prone and 3P silver medals at the 2007 European Junior Championship … took the air rifle bronze medal at the 2006 European Junior Championship … opened national team career with a silver medal in air rifle at the 2003 European Junior Championship. Personal Son of Giuseppe Campriani and Eralda Dolci … birthday is Nov. 6 … has one brother … attended the University of Florence for three years prior to joining the Mountaineers … also attended Liceo Agnoletti Scientifico …majoring in industrial engineering.

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Who is the person that has had the most influence on your life? Me

Niccolo Campriani

BRANDI ESKEW 5-7 | junior petersburg, w.va.

Brandi Eskew Talented all-around shooter looking to use experience from early success to forge ahead as a junior … two-time first team smallbore NRA All-American … provides consistent scores weekly … continues to garner national attention.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 589: vs. Nebraska, Jan. 12, 2008 Smallbore 585: vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 18, 2008; vs. TCU, Oct. 25, 2008 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2008 14 581.0 2009 13 581.92 CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2008 14 577.6 2009 13 578.0

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At West Virginia in 2008-09 Earned second consecutive first team smallbore National Rifle Association (NRA) All-America honor … all-GARC smallbore and combined score second team … named to preseason all-GARC Watch List … smallbore season average of 578 was second-best on team … shot school record 200 prone twice … shot 579 smallbore against Ole Miss, contributing to team’s school record smallbore score of 2319 … registered 582 smallbore against NC State in regular-season match … score helped Mountaineers secure 4677 aggregate team record … team-best 581 smallbore against Nebraska … shot a personal-best 585 smallbore versus TCU … combined with 583 air rifle score, concluded match with season best 1168 aggregate score … matched personal best air rifle score with 586 against NC State in NCAA qualifying match … finished second overall with score of 1163 … finished fourth overall at GARC Championship with 676 smallbore score … qualified for finals with a score of 576, composed of 196 (97, 99) prone, 192 (97, 95) kneeling and 188 (95, 93) standing … also shot 580 air rifle at championship.

At West Virginia in 2007-08 Named to the NRA All-America smallbore first team … all-GARC smallbore and combined score second team … topped smallbore field with a team-best 584 against Kentucky … also shot team-best 583 air rifle against Wildcats for a combined score of 1167, a then-school record … set school record with 589 air rifle against Nebraska … combined score of 1170 against Alaska-Fairbanks set school record … smallbore score of 585 against Nanooks was both a school record and personal best … finished eighth in smallbore with a score of 673.7 at the GARC Championship … also finished seventh in air rifle at conference championship with 685.9 score … led the Mountaineers at the NCAA Championship in air rifle with score of 585. In High School Competed in the Junior Olympics and shot personal-best 395 out of 400 to place fourth in air rifle in 2007 … four-time West Virginia State JORC Champion (2004-07) in both smallbore and air rifle … 2005-06 member of the 3P Air Rifle National Team … 2006 smallbore IJ Junior Olympic silver medalist … member of the 2006 National Junior sectional first place air rifle team … attended Petersburg High. Personal Daughter of Joe and Donna Eskew … birthday is Aug. 5 … majoring in exercise physiology … plans to attend medical school.

High 589 586 High 585 585

Getting to Know Brandi Eskew What is your favorite meal? Tacos If you could watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? The Notebook What is going through your head when you step on the line? “10s” Which teammate would do the best on Dancing with the Stars? Ashley Zultanky If you could take only three things to a desert island, what they would be? Water, food and a boat Who has had the most influence on you life? My dad What is your favorite TV show? Gilmore Girls What is the best thing about being a Mountaineer? The university’s atmosphere

Andy LAMSON PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 592: vs. Memphis in Lexington, Ky., Nov. 16, 2008 Smallbore 582: three times, most recently vs. Ole Miss., Oct. 19, 2008 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2008 14 578.5 2009 14 587.36 CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2008 14 573.6 2009 14 576.71

High 588 592 High 580 582

Getting to Know Andy Lamson What is the one word that best describes you? Thorough What is your favorite Jon Hammond phrase? ”Hush puppies!” What is your favorite meal? Breakfast If you could watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? Office Space

Who is the biggest motivator on the team? Bryant Wallizer What person has had the most influence on your life? My dad What is your favorite TV show? The Office What is the first thing you want to do after a long match? Eat lunch

Andy Lamson

A three-time NRA All-American who has emerged as one of the program’s top shooters … strong in both guns … looked upon to provide consistent combined scores … equally impressive out of the range, as he excels in the classroom and earned 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors. At West Virginia in 2008-09 Concluded a breakout sophomore season with NRA first team air rifle All-America honors … also named to the smallbore second team … selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America third team … also named to the ESPN The Magazine Adacemic All-District II men’s at-large first team … member of 2009 CRCA All-Academic Team … named to the GARC all-Conference combined score first team … also named to conference’s smallbore and air rifle second teams … shared GARC Scholar-Athlete Award with Kyle Smith … program-best 1164.07 combined score season average ranked first on team … registered air rifle season average of 587.36, second best team mark … contributed to record-setting air rifle (2359), smallbore (2319) and aggregate (4677) scores … shot school-record 200 prone twice … match-best 582 smallbore in win over Ohio State … second in both smallbore (582) and air rifle (587) for first place overall finish (1169) against Morehead State … shot season-best 1171 at Army and secured first place in air rifle (591) … shot final season-high 582 smallbore of year against Ole Miss … finished second in air rifle with personal-best 592 against TCU … paced the Mountaineers in air rifle at Kentucky with 585 … finished first overall versus Memphis with 1170 score … total included personal best 592 air rifle score … tied for second in air rifle with 590 score in regular season match against NC State … matched air rifle score in win over Alaska-Fairbanks … stellar day in NCAA qualifying match, finishing first overall (1165) and tops in both smallbore (578) and air rifle (587) … paced team in smallbore at NCAA Championship, shooting 574 … finished third in air rifle at national championship, shooting 589 in team round and 100.7 in finals for 689.7 combined score. At West Virginia in 2007-08 Named to the NRA Smallbore Honorable Mention All-America team … member of the 2008 CRCA All-Academic Team … finished 11th in the air rifle with 1160 score at the 2008 National Junior Olympic Championships … also finished seventh in the three-position smallbore with 2377.1 score and 20th in the smallbore prone competition with 1170 score … finished third in smallbore against Nebraska with a personal-best 578 … shot a career-best 588 air rifle in NCAA qualifying match against VMI … finished fourth in air rifle with 687.0 score at the GARC Championship … took seventh with 676.6 score as an individual smallbore competitor at the 2008 NCAA Championships. In High School 2006 USA shooting J2 grand champion … 2006 Junior Olympic J2 3P silver medalist … 2006 and 2007 Vermont State Smallbore Champion ... participated in Junior Olympics from 2002-07 … third J2 at 2006 Junior Olympics in smallbore … high IJ at 2006 Camp Perry in 3P smallbore … attended USA National Championships from 2002-06 … attended Colchester High. Personal Son of Karl and Shelley Lamson … birthday is July 26 … has one brother and one sister ... majoring in business and economics … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll.

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Which teammate would do the best on Dancing with the Stars? Ashley Zultanky

5-9 | JUNIOR colchester, vt.

Tommy Santelli 6-0 | JUNIOR prosperity, pa.

Tommy Santelli

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Three-time All-American who looks to shoot consistent, high scores as an upperclassman … exceptionally skilled in both guns … proven big-match competitor … competed extensively on the national and international level.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 595: vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 25, 2009 Smallbore 583: vs. TCU, Oct. 25, 2008 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2008 14 579.1 2009 14 585.71

High 584 595

CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2008 14 574.8 2009 14 576.79

High 582 583

At West Virginia in 2008-09 Added to All-America collection and earned NRA smallbore and air rifle second team honors … earned three all-conference honors, including smallbore and combined score second team awards and air rifle honorable mention accolades … earned spots on all-GARC Smallbore and Combined Score Watch Lists … season averages tops on team, as he ranked second for combined score (1162.5) and third for air rifle (585.71) and smallbore (576.79) … shot school-record 200 prone twice … set program aggregate record with first place 1172 score against TCU … personal best 583 smallbore score fueled school record … contributed to three team records: smallbore (2319), air rifle (2359) and aggregate (4677) … shot 595 air rifle in win over AlaskaFairbanks, not only winning discipline but also setting personal-best mark … score is one short of school record … led all smallbore and air rifle counters in season-opening victory over Ohio State with respective 576 and 586 scores … shot 586 air rifle to finish fourth at Army … matched score and finish in win over Ole Miss … shot 580 smallbore to finish third in loss at Kentucky … tied for first in smallbore (578) in win over Memphis … topped smallbore field against Akron with 581 score … finished second overall with 1163 score in NCAA qualifying match against NC State … also finished second in smallbore (577) and third in air rifle (585) … finished first overall at the GARC Championship with a 1169 combined score … shot 578 smallbore and finished fifth overall with a final score of 674.5 … also finished second in air rifle with a final score of 692.3, which included a team-counting score of 591 … shot 591 air rifle at NCAA Championship and finished fifth overall with final score of 687.5 … also shot 570 smallbore. At West Virginia in 2007-08 Member of the 2008 NRA All-America smallbore second team … earned second team smallbore all-GARC honors … named to the Top 10 Preseason all-GARC Watch List for smallbore, air and combined … received No. 6 ranking with 26 votes from league coaches … captured the bronze medal in junior mens 50m prone and 3P at the 2008 USA Shooting National Championships … finished first with 583 air rifle score against Ohio State … opened rookie campaign with season best smallbore score of 582 in win over NC State … shot season-best 584 air rifle twice, including the year’s first win over the Wolfpack … nabbed a team best 579 smallbore score against Nebraska … shot 577 smallbore at GARC Championship, the second best Mountaineer score … shot 577 air rifle at NCAA Championship to finish second on team. In High School Member of the USA National Development Team … fourth place in junior men’s prone and 3P at both the 2007 Junior Olympic Rifle Championship and 2007 USA Nationals … placed ninth in the men’s junior 3P at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Croatia … also earned a silver medal on the junior men’s prone team and a bronze medal with the junior men’s 3P team squad in Croatia … NRA National 3P JWR champion … Junior Grand Champion at 2005 USA Nationals, taking gold in junior men’s 3P and prone … was homeschooled. Personal Son of Tom and Cindy Santelli … birthday is Sept. 27 … has two sisters ... majoring in engineering … is an Eagle Scout and plays the bagpipes.

Getting to Know Tommy Santelli What is the one word that best describes you? Different What is your favorite Jon Hammond phrase? I don’t really have a particular phrase, but I like how he pronounces “garage” What is your favorite meal? Steak or pizza If you could watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? Transformers What is going through your head when you step on the line? “Be confident” Which teammate would do the best on Dancing with the Stars? Michael Kulbacki If you could take only three things to a desert island, what would they be? Guns, ammo and a truck Who is the biggest motivator on the team? Coach Jon Hammond

KYLE SMITH PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 586: three times, most recently vs. NC State, Jan. 18, 2009 Smallbore 587: vs. Morehead State, Oct. 5, 2008 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2008 13 575.2 2009 9 582.11

High 586 586

CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2008 14 573.2 2009 14 579.07

High 580 587

Getting to Know Kyle Smith What one word best describes you? Driven What is your favorite Jon Hammond phrase? “I’m going to park my car in the garage” What is your favorite meal? Chicken pot pie What is the most overplayed song on your iPod? “Thug Luv”

What person has had the most influence on your life? Andy Lamson What is first thing you want to do after a long match? Go back to bed What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the WVU rifle program? Motivation

Kyle Smith Top returning Mountaineer smallbore specialist … two-time NRA All-American … continues to improve skill in both guns each season … equally as strong in the classroom … possesses national-level experience that continues to aid in development. At West Virginia in 2008-09 Selected to the NRA smallbore All-America first team … named to the CRCA All-Academic Team … selected to all-GARC smallbore first team … also shared GARC Scholar-Athlete Award with Andy Lamson … finished season with 579.01 smallbore average, tops on team and program best … also ranked third with 1160.56 combined score season average … shot school-record 587 smallbore in win over Morehead State … also shot school-record 200 prone … followed with a school-record 199 kneeling versus Ole Miss on way to first place (584) smallbore finish … contributed to both team smallbore (2319) and aggregate (4677) team records … shot personal-best 586 twice … withheld from air rifle competition for the first four matches of season due to equipment issues … opened season with second place (579) smallbore finish against Ohio State … shot season-best 1169 combined score to finish third overall against TCU … also shot 584 smallbore to finish second … brilliant in loss at Kentucky, finishing first overall with combined score of 1167 … total included personal best air rifle score (586) and first place smallbore score (581) … shot 577 smallbore to finish third in win over Memphis … finished third in smallbore against Nebraska with 580 score … shot second 586 air rifle score of year in regular season victory over NC State … finished seventh in smallbore at GARC Championship with raw score of 577 and final score of 671.7 … shot 573 smallbore at NCAA Championship. At West Virginia in 2007-08 Named to the 2008 NRA All-America smallbore second team following strong showing at the NCAA Championship, in which he scored 578 smallbore … shot a personal-best 580 smallbore twice, including the NCAA qualifying win over VMI … finished second in the air rifle with 581 score in win over Nebraska … took first in the air rifle with a personal-best 586 in win over Memphis. In High School Attended national championships twice and made three appearances at the Junior Olympics … finished fifth at the 2007 Junior Olympics in men’s air rifle … shot a then-personal best of 590 in competition … competed in 3P smallbore and air rifle at DuBois Area High. Personal Son of Brad and Michelle Smith … birthday is April 18 ... majoring in economics … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … aspires to be a dentist … is an Eagle Scout.

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Who is the biggest motivator on the team? Andy Lamson

5-8 | junior DuBois, pa.

ASHLEY Zultanky 5-3 | JUNIOR GARWOOD, N.J.

Ashley Zultanky Continues to develop skills in only fourth year of competitive shooting … three-year walk-on with in-depth knowledge of sport … increased participation in second season with Mountaineers. At West Virginia in 2008-09 Named to the 2009 CRCA All-Academic Team … shot personal-best 564 smallbore to tie for ninth place against Memphis … score topped five Tigers … shot season-best 570 air rifle in win over Ole Miss … finished with season-best 1126 aggregate score at Kentucky. At West Virginia in 2007-08 Earned 2008 CRCA All-Academic honors … opened WVU career with season-best air rifle score of 575 in win over NC State … scored a personal-best 560 smallbore against Army.

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In High School Two-time participant at the USA National Championships … NRA smallbore national championships at Camp Perry … took second in the air rifle at the New Jersey Junior Olympic Rifle Championship … competed with the Somerset Junior Rifle Club … competed for Arthur L. Johnson High.

Personal Daughter of John and Linda Zultanky … birthday is May 13 … has one sister … majoring in criminology and investigations … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 575: vs. NC State, Oct. 6, 2007 Smallbore 564: vs. Memphis in Lexington, Ky., Nov. 16, 2008 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2008 9 557.6 2009 6 565.5

High 575 570

CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2008 9 547.3 2009 11 554.64

High 560 564

Getting to Know Ashley Zultanky What is the one word that best describes you? Weird What is your favorite Jon Hammond phrase? “Yorkies – not for girls!” What is your favorite meal? Lasagna If you could watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? V for Vendetta If you could take only three things to a desert island, what would they be? iPod, Brita water and a bathing suit What is the most overplayed song on your iPod? Any song by T-Pain Who is the biggest motivator on the team? Bryant Wallizer What person has had the most influence on your life? My dad What is your favorite TV show? Entourage

MICHAEL Kulbacki 5-9 | SOPHOMORE DuBOIS, Pa.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 596: vs. TCU, Oct. 25, 2008 Smallbore 582: at Army, Oct. 18, 2008 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2009 14 585.21

High 596

CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2009 13 571.69

High 582

Getting to Know Michael Kulbacki What one word best describes you? Energetic What is your favorite Jon Hammond phrase? “Hush puppies” If you could watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? Boondock Saints What is going through your head when you step on the line? Take your time

If you could take only three things to a desert island, what would they be? Water, fishing tackle and a jetpack with fuel What is the most overplayed song on your iPod? “Just a Friend” by Biz Markie Who is the biggest motivator on the team? Bryant Wallizer What is your favorite TV show? East Bound and Down What is the first thing that comes to my mind when you think of the WVU rifle program? National Champions!

Talented air rifle specialist who contributed early in rookie season … member of air rifle team that engineered spectacular NCAA Championship turnaround and secured title … greatly progressed throughout first year and earned a place on NRA air rifle All-America second team … will be looked upon to consistently aid air rifle squad. At West Virginia in 2008-09 Capped off eventful freshman season with second team air rifle NRA All-America honors … all-GARC air rifle second team … all-GARC combined score honorable mention … air rifle season average of 585.21 ranked fourth on team … shot a school record and season-best 596 air rifle against TCU … registered 590 air rifle in NC State regular-season match to contribute to record-setting team air rifle (2359) and aggregate scores (4677) … shot school-record 195 standing against Morehead State and finished match with 580 smallbore score … followed match with season-high 582 smallbore at Army … score included a program-best 200 prone mark … finished third against Memphis with 587 air rifle score … shot 588 air rifle against Nebraska, good enough for second place … placed eighth overall in air rifle at GARC Championship with a 686.6 score … finished sixth in air rifle at NCAA Championship with 686.9 score. In High School Three-time MVP and four-year member of Coach Joel Dutra’s rifle squad at DuBois Area High … won the first PA High School State Match individual title and was a member of the 2006 team champion squad … NRA National Airgun Team … NRA 2007 Intermediate Junior Champion of the Puttman Trophy for smallbore … finished fourth at the National American Legion in 2006 and 2008 … 2006 Junior Olympics 3P Air Rifle National Champion … appointed to the National Development Team under USA Olympic Coach David Johnson … several years of international competition for the International Junior Match and the Match of Hope … collected over 11 national championships with the DuBois Storm junior team … competed on high school baseball and golf teams. Personal Son of Mike and Toni Kulbacki … has one brother … birthday is March 27 … majoring in engineering … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge 559.

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Which teammate would do the best on Dancing with the Stars? Bryant Wallizer

Michael Kulbacki

JUSTIN Pentz 5-8 | SOPHOMORE duBOIS, Pa.

Justin Pentz Used extensive prep experience to excel as a rookie … put together moments of brilliance throughout first year … despite not shooting at national championship, still earned high enough season marks to earn two NRA All-America awards … proved capable of balancing pressures both in the range and in the classroom.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle 588: vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 25, 2009 Smallbore 584: vs. Ole Miss, Oct. 19, 2008 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. 2009 13 581.62

High 588

CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. 2009 13 574.38

High 584

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At West Virginia in 2008-09 Became sixth freshman in two years to earn NRA All-America honors, as he was named to the smallbore and air rifle second teams … also earned multiple all-GARC honors and was named to the smallbore and combined score honorable mention squads … named to the 2009 CRCA All-Academic Team … shot school-record 200 prone in first collegiate match, a win over Ohio State … shot personal-best 584 smallbore, and tied for first with teammate Kyle Smith in victory over Ole Miss … also tied for second in air rifle with 587 score … concluded match with personal best 1171 combined score, one short of school-record mark … tallied season-best 588 air rifle in program-defining victory over Alaska-Fairbanks … score was good enough for third place … also paced Mountaineer smallbore attack, tying for first place and shooting 580 … shot 585 air rifle to finish third against Morehead State … shot fourth best team air rifle score (582) in loss at Kentucky … finished fifth in smallbore (576) and air rifle (584) to place fourth overall (1160) in victory over Nebraska … tied for second place (580) smallbore against Akron … shot 572 smallbore to finish fourth in NCAA qualifying match against NC State … shot 568 smallbore to finish 19th at GARC Championship.

In High School Four-year member, co-captain and MVP of DuBois Area High’s squad … contributor on 2006 Pennsylvania State Champion rifle team … six-year Junior Olympic competitor (2002-08) … finished sixth in smallbore at 2008 Junior Olympics … won gold medal for IJ in 3P smallbore at 2006 Junior Olympics … finished High Junior and 10th overall in 3P smallbore at 2008 Palmyra Invitational … 2008 PA 3P air rifle champion … finished fourth in junior 3P smallbore at 2008 USA Nationals … also finished sixth in junior air rifle … two-time National Champion at Camp Perry in 3P smallbore, winning SubJunior and Intermediate Junior titles … took both the Krilling Trophy for small bore rifle position metallic sight champion and the first-ever Alves Memorial Trophy for smallbore rifle position high junior metallic sight champion … member of the International Junior Rifle Team (William Drew Cup) in 2004 and 2007 … 2007 PA 3P smallbore champion … 2006 smallbore NRA Distinguished Rifleman Award recipient … 2006 Junior Distinguished Badge for three-position air rifle … took two titles as a two-year member of the PA State Association 3P Air Rifle Team … two-year member of the NRA Youth Advisory Board … certified NRA assistant rifle instructor … seven-year member of the 11-time national champion DuBois “Storm” Junior Rifle Team … National Honor Society member … graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA. Personal Son of Mark and Joanne Pentz … has one sister … birthday is Sept. 4 … majoring in chemistry … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to the Pennsylvania Governor Youth Council in 2007.

Getting to Know Justin Pentz What one word best describes you? Loud What is your favorite Jon Hammond phrase? “Hush puppies” If you could watch one movie on repeat, what would it be? The Rock What is going through your head when you step on the line? Today will bring success. Which teammate would do the best on Dancing with the Stars? Bryant Wallizer If you could take only three things to a desert island, what would they be? Water, food and shelter What is the best thing about being a Mountaineer? Having pride in my school What is the first thing you want to do after a long match? Chill out and relax What is the first thing that comes to my mind when you think of the WVU rifle program? Commitment

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

The West Virginia University rifle program has always been a storied, proud group, built on the foundation of hard-work, desire and grit. The 2008-09 Mountaineers knew the school’s legend followed them to each range they visited – 13 national championships can have an effect on a team. Yet, instead of tripping under the weight of such a reputation, WVU rose to the challenge of maintaining its program’s pride. In the process, the team secured its 14th NCAA Championship and added to its lore, proving once and for all, that the Mountaineers were capable of once again standing among the nation’s elite. WVU regained its grasp on greatness during coach Jon Hammond’s third year, concluding the regular season at 11-1, finishing second at the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championship and earning its first No. 1 ranking in over a decade. Seven Mountaineers earned National Rifle Association (NRA) All-America honors, the most honorees in 13 seasons, and most importantly, after an 11year draught, WVU brought the NCAA Championship back to Morgantown – a prized possession that, some might say, is finally home. “I’ve had great conversations with many alumni, and I think they are pleased for the team and happy to see the trophy back,” Hammond said. ”It’s such a great thing for the team to come back after a few years and win a championship again. “To many, winning the championship capped off an incredible five-year recovery. Since I’m with the team on a daily basis, I didn’t recognize it as a sudden change; it feels like we’ve progressed from semester to semester. But to others on the outside, our program has made a huge turnaround.”

Brandi Eskew

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Paul Miller

Eskew also had a strong day against TCU, shooting a personalbest 585 smallbore, and combined with a 583 air rifle score, gave her a season best 1168 aggregate total. Additionally, Smith nabbed a season best 1169 combined score, shooting 585 air rifle and 584 smallbore; it was Smith’s first air rifle match of the season. An off-the-mark air rifle day spelled doom for the Mountaineers at GARC-foe Kentucky, as the team lost its only regular-season match of the year, 4649-4639. Though WVU defeated UK in smallbore, 23142303, it fell in air rifle, 2325-2346; the loss was the squad’s lone season defeat in the discipline. Smith finished first with an overall score of 1167, and tied Eskew for the top smallbore spot with a score of 581. WVU quickly rebounded and defeated Memphis, 4656-4592. Lamson led the way, shooting a winning and personal-best 592 air rifle. Combined with his 578 smallbore score, which tied Santelli for first, Lamson finished ahead of the field with an aggregate score of 1170. Ranked No. 2 and possessing a 6-1 record, the Mountaineers next defeated Nebraska, 4650-4622, after a two-month break. While WVU opened the second-half of its season with a solid victory over the Cornhuskers, a case can be made that the team’s true re-acclimation to competition came two days later, as the Mountaineers trounced visiting NC State, 4677-4493; the team’s score would go down in the books as the best for any NCAA squad in 2009. “Suddenly, shooting that high of a score was great for the team. I thought we were always capable of shooting those types of scores, and I think the team did as well,” Hammond explained. The Mountaineers shot a school record air rifle score (2359) en route to defeating the Wolfpack, with strong discipline showings from

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There was little doubt what potential the 2008-09 squad possessed. With four returning smallbore All-Americans – sophomores Brandi Eskew, Andy Lamson, Tommy Santelli and Kyle Smith – armed with a season’s worth of experience and a growing knowledge of the collegiate sport, the Mountaineers were equipped with the necessary tools needed to make a repeat trip to the national championship. Throw in redshirt-junior Bryant Wallizer, a Murray State transfer ready to compete after sitting out one season, and two talented freshmen in Mike Kulbacki and Justin Pentz, and the Mountaineers were more than prepared for a daunting schedule. WVU wasted little time in proving its capabilities, winning its first five matches with an average margin of victory of 74.6. The Mountaineers had not opened a season at 5-0 since 2003. The squad was surrounded by expectations at the opening of its year, as it was preseason ranked No. 2 by the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) and the GARC coaches. With little hesitation, the Mountaineers booted the Buckeyes out of the WVU Rifle Range, earning a 4629-4535 victory in convincing fashion. Senior Paul Miller led the charge against OSU, shooting a personal-best 587 air rifle. Combined with his 574 smallbore score, Miller ended the day with a season high 1161 aggregate score. WVU only got better in match two, trouncing Morehead State, 4647-4541. The team set five school records against MSU, while Smith and Miller had career days, nabbing personal bests in smallbore with respective 587 and 577 scores. Smith’s total was a school record, and still stood as such at the end of the season. The Mountaineers’ tear through early-season competition continued two weeks later at West Point, N.Y., with the team defeating defending GARC champion Army (4659-4616) and Ole Miss (4655-4565). WVU’s victory over the Black Knights snapped a three match losing streak. Lamson and Kulbacki had strong showings. Lamson finished first on the team with a season-best 1171 and won air rifle with a score of 591. Kulbacki proved early that he was capable of contributing to the team’s success, as he finished second overall, and first for the Mountaineers, with a smallbore score of 582. Additionally, the rookie notched a school-record 200 prone. With the help of a program best 2319 smallbore score, the Mountaineers rolled past the Rebels for their second straight conference win; Eskew, Lamson, Santelli and Smith combined for the record. Pentz shone in his fourth match, shooting a season-best 1171, including a personal-best 584 in smallbore, which tied Smith for the discipline win. Smith’s victory was aided by a school record 199 kneeling score. Lamson finished third behind the duo with a personal-best 582, while Wallizer nabbed the top air rifle score, shooting a solid 590, and sophomore Ashley Zultanky shot a season-high 570 air rifle. WVU’s fifth-straight win came at the expense of visiting TCU, with the Mountaineers defeating the Horned Frogs, 4666-4626. The score, the squad’s second-best of the season, was aided in large part by the shooting of Kulbacki and Santelli; each set one school record and two personal bests. Kulbacki shot spectacularly despite battling the flu, winning air rifle with a program best 596 mark; combined with a 574 smallbore score, he finished the match with a season best 1170 aggregate score. Santelli finished two better than Kulbacki, shooting a school record 1172 aggregate score on the strength of his personal best 583 smallbore score.

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2008-09 SEASON REVIEW Lamson (590), Santelli (586), Wallizer (593) and Kulbacki (590). Outside of that group record, and Smith’s personal best 586 air rifle showing, WVU went against its record-breaking season-trend, a point Hammond believed should not be overlooked. “We had been shooting those types of high scores in practice,” he said. “I think to shoot such a great team score, without many individual bests, definitely opened the team’s eyes a bit and showed everyone their capabilities.” As far as confidence-building goes, the Mountaineers went from one high to the next and followed their championship-caliber victory with a 4653-4634 win over Alaska-Fairbanks, the team’s first over the 10-time and three-time reigning NCAA champion Nanooks since 1991. “Alaska was like a mental barrier for the team, and defeating them was similar to passing a small turning point,” said Hammond. “We went into the season feeling like we could beat anyone, and after earning that win, we felt that Alaska did not have that invincible aura that had followed them for the last 10 years.” Though the Mountaineers sputtered in smallbore, they regained their swagger with the air rifle competition, and Santelli and Pentz shot personal-bests with respective 595 and 588 scores. WVU sailed through its final two regular-season matches, defeating Akron, 4666-4516, and NC State, 4639-4524, in an NCAA qualifying match. Following its outstanding play throughout the month of January, WVU earned the No. 1 ranking from the CRCA. The team regained the top ranking after a decade-long wait.

As the Mountaineers rolled in to the 2009 GARC Championship, seeking their first-ever league title, they collected a bevy of honors – Wallizer (air rifle), Smith (smallbore) and Lamson (combined score) were each named to first teams, and combined, WVU earned 17 conference awards. The GARC Championship became a battle between its top two teams, WVU and Kentucky. The Wildcats grabbed the quick advantage, outshooting the Mountaineers 2310-2295 in smallbore. And though WVU mustered a substantial comeback on day two, and finished first in air rifle with a score of 2350, the squad fell short in its quest for the title, losing to UK 4650-4645; it was only the second defeat of the season for WVU. The Mountaineers moved forward from their second-place finish, and armed with a new No. 3 ranking, set their sights on the NCAA Championships. The team’s outlook did not look bright after the first day of competition. The smallbore squad struggled to a 2290 score, its lowest score since the season opener. Instead of resigning their fate to a foregone conclusion, the Mountaineers opted to regroup, refocus and charge ahead into the air rifle competition. With a night’s-worth of determination built up, WVU surged, steadily building its air rifle team score while watching its opponents falter. In the end, their efforts paid off, and the Mountaineers not only won the discipline title with a score of 2353, but they strung together enough shots to overcome their early setbacks and capture their 14th national title, ending the championship with a final score of 4643, just ahead of second-place Kentucky (4638). “The team showed great courage and determination to go out and get the job done,” Hammond said. “It took a great effort to put the prior day behind them and go out there and just shoot their match. But, that’s what we train for. We train to shoot one shot at a time; always focus on the next shot and the future.” All four Mountaineers placed in air rifle. Wallizer proved himself as the team’s ultimate leader, as he shot a counting score of 591 and finished second overall with a final score of 691. Lamson sat just behind his teammate in third place with a counting score of 589 and a final total of 689.7. Santelli finished fifth (586, 687.5), and Kulbacki secured sixth (587, 686.9). Hammond’s efforts to push his alma mater back to the top were recognized following the championship season, as he was named the 2009 CRCA Coach of the Year. WVU’s 2008-09 season was littered with accomplishments– 17 conference honors, seven All-Americans, two national titles and one collective, achieved goal. With only Miller graduating, the cards seem stacked in the Mountaineers’ favor for seasons to come, and the WVU rifle lore will continue to grow.

Tommy Santelli

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Smallbore 571 580 579 579 585(sh/pb) 581 575 581 582 568 580 577 576 578.0

Air Rifle Agregate 580 1151 582 1162 583 1162 586 1165 583 1168(sh) 582 1163 574 1149 580 1161 580 1162 585 1153 584 1164 586(sh) 1163 580 1156 581.92 1159.92

Michael Kulbacki Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Mar. 13-14 NCAA $ Season Averages

Smallbore 577 580 582(sh/pb) 576 574 568 566 567 578 576 565 565 561 --- 571.69

Air Rifle Agregate 584 1161 579 1159 580 1162 582 1158 596(sh/pb/sr) 1170(sh/pb) 583 1151 587 1153 588 1152 590 1168 587 1163 583 1148 581 1146 586 1147 587 --585.21 1156.77

Andy Lamson Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Mar. 13-14 NCAA $ Season Averages

Smallbore 582 582 580 582(sh/pb) 570 572 578 567 578 577 579 578 575 574 576.74

Air Rifle Agregate 585 1167 587 1169 591 1171(sh) 578 1160 592 1162 585 1157 592(sh/pb) 1170 582 1149 590 1168 590 1167 591 1170 587 1165 584 1159 589 1163 587.36 1164.07

Paul Miller Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Season Averages

Smallbore 574 577(sh/pb) 559 568 572 561 564 565 576 571 573 570 560 568.46

Air Rifle Agregate 587(sh/pb) 1161(sh) 581 1158 577 1136 575 1143 577 1142 576 1137 585 1149 581 1146 576 1152 584 1155 581 1154 582 1152 582 1142 580.31 1148.23

Justin Pentz Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Season Averages

Smallbore 569 573 578 584(sh/pb) 575 566 571 576 575 580 580 572 568 574.38

Air Rifle Agregate 583 1152 585 1158 575 1153 587 1171(sh/pb) 580 1155 582 1148 584 1155 584 1160 585 1160 588(sh/pb) 1168 580 1160 582 1154 566 1134 581.62 1156

Tommy Santelli Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Mar. 13-14 NCAA $ Season Averages

Smallbore 576 573 576 574 583(sh/pb) 580 578 576 578 575 581 577 578 570 576.79

Air Rifle Agregate 586 1162 582 1155 586 1162 586 1160 589 1172(sh/pb/sr) 575 1155 581 1159 586 1162 586 1164 595(sh/pb) 1170 586 1167 585 1162 591 1169 586 1156 585.71 1162.5

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Brandi Eskew Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Season Averages

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Kyle Smith Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Mar. 13-14 NCAA $ Season Averages Bryant Wallizer Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Mar. 13-14 NCAA $ Season Averages

Smallbore Air Rifle Agregate 579 --- --587(sh/pb/sr) --- --578 --- --584 --- --584 585 1169(sh) 581 586 1167 577 579 1156 580 579 1159 580 586(sh/pb) 1166 575 581 1156 574 585 1159 578 574 1152 577 584 1161 573 --- --579.07 582.11 1160.56

Smallbore 572 573 572 568 554 568 562 565 579 579(sh/pb) 575 574 565 573 569.93

Air Rifle Agregate 586 1158 591 1164 589 1161 590 1158 588 1142 582 1150 588 1150 590 1155 593 1172(sh/pb/sr) 586 1165 595(sh/pb) 1170 585 1159 589 1154 591 1164 588.79 1158.71

Ashley Zultanky Date Match Oct. 4 Ohio State Oct. 5 Morehead State Oct. 18 at Army Oct. 19 vs. Ole Miss^ Oct. 25 TCU Nov. 15 at Kentucky Nov. 16 vs. Memphis! Jan. 16 Nebraska Jan. 18 NC State Jan. 25 Alaska-Fairbanks Jan. 31 Akron Feb. 14 NC State* Feb. 28-Mar. 1 GARC & Season Averages

Smallbore 547 557 557 555 561 558 564(sh/pb) --- 556 556 --- 561 529 554.64

^ - at West Point, N.Y. ! – at Lexington, Ky. * - NCAA qualifying match & - GARC Championship (Oxford, Miss.) $ - NCAA Championship (Fort Worth, Texas) sh – season high pb – personal best sr – school record

2008-09 Team Results Date Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 Feb. 28-March 1 March 13-14

Opponent/Tournament Ohio State Morehead State at Army vs. Ole Miss TCU at Kentucky vs. Memphis Nebraska NC State Alaska-Fairbanks Akron NC State at GARC Championship at NCAA Championship

WVU Season Average (excludes post-season matches): 4653.0 WVU Air Rifle Season Average (excludes post-season matches): 2345.42 WVU Smallbore Season Average (excludes post-season matches): 2307.58 WVU Opponent Season Average (excludes post-season matches): 4576.08

Bryant Walilizer

Air Rifle Agregate 565 1112 568 1125 --- --570(sh) 1125 562 1123 568 1126(sh) 560 1124 --- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- --565.5 1122.5

Result W, 4629-4535 W, 4647-4541 W, 4659-4616 W, 4655-4565 W, 4666-4626 L, 4649-4639 W, 4656-4592 W, 4650-4622 W, 4677-4493 W, 4653-4634 W, 4666-4516 W, 4639-4524 2nd, 4645 1st, 4643

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RECORD BOOK

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Jean Foster For the 2004-05 season the NCAA Rules Committee implemented a 60-shot smallbore/60-shot air rifle course of fire. Prior to that year, a 120shot smallbore/40-shot air rifle course was used.

Individual

Smallbore, full course (1200): 1188, Nicole Allaire at Tennessee Tech, March 2, 2003 Smallbore, full course (600*): 587, Kyle Smith vs. Morehead State, Oct. 5, 2008 Smallbore, prone (400): 400, by several shooters Smallbore, prone (200*): 200, by several shooters Smallbore, kneeling (400): 400, Wade Tyner vs. Kentucky, Dec. 1, 2001 400, Gary Hardy vs. Tennessee Tech, March 3, 1989 Smallbore, kneeling (200*): 199, Kyle Smith vs. Ole Miss, Oct. 19, 2008 Smallbore, standing (400): 395, Nicole Allaire vs. Tennessee Tech, March 2, 2003

Smallbore, standing (200*): 195, Mike Kulbacki vs. Morehead State, Oct. 5, 2008 Air Rifle, 40 shots (400): 397, Ann-Marie Pfiffner vs. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nov. 9, 1991 Air Rifle, 60 shots (600*): 596, Mike Kulbacki vs. TCU, Oct. 25, 2008 Aggregate, 120 shots (1200*): 1172, Tommy Santelli vs. TCU, Oct. 25, 2008 1172, Bryant Wallizer vs. NC State, Jan. 18, 2009

Season Averages

Smallbore, 60 shots (600*): 579.07 (14 matches), Kyle Smith, 2008-09 Air Rifle, 60 shots (600*): 588.79 (14 matches), Bryant Wallizer, 2008-09 Aggregate, 120 shots (1200*): 1164.07 (14 mtaches), Andy Lamson, 2008-09

Team

Smallbore, full course (4800): 4704 vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 29, 2002 Rich Sawyer (1185), Steve Powell (1179), Wade Tyner (1173) and Josh Byers (1172)

Smallbore, full course (2400*): 2319 vs. Ole Miss, Oct. 19, 2008 Brandi Eskew (579), Andy Lamson (583), Tommy Santelli (574), Kyle Smith (584) Air Rifle (1600): 1562 at Canisius, Feb. 17, 1996 Matt Aquaro (388), Trevor Gathman (391), Kim Howe (393), Marcos Scrivner (390) Air Rifle (2400*): 2359 vs. NC State, Jan. 18, 2009 Andy Lamson (590), Tommy Santelli (586), Bryant Wallizer (593), Mike Kulbacki (590) Aggregate Team Record Smallbore and Air Rifle (6400): 6241 at NCAA Championships, March 4, 1995 Jean Foster (1174, 390), Trevor Gathman (1173, 390), Ryan Meagher (1161, --), Marcos Scrivner (--, 393), Tal Wilkins (1175, 385) Aggregate Team Record Smallbore and Air Rifle (4800*): 4677 vs. NC State, Jan. 18, 2009 Brandi Eskew (582, ---), Michael Kulbacki (---, 590), Andy Lamson (578, 590), Tommy Santelli (578, 586), Kyle Smith (580, ---), Bryant Wallizer (---, 593) * category established in the 2004-05 season

INDIVIDUAL HONORS College Sports Magazine Division I Rifle Athlete of the Year 1994 Trevor Gathman 1996 Trevor Gathman (discontinued after 1996 season)

GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American David Johnson Eric Uptagrafft Eric Uptagrafft Marcos Scrivner

1986 1992 1993 1998

Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association NCAA Shooter of the Championship 1996 Trevor Gathman 1997 Marcos Scrivner

Fred Schaus Captain’s Award Tammie DeAngelis Ann-Marie Pfiffner Garett Smith Jean Foster

1990 1992 1993 1995

Red Brown Cup Jim Bishop Marcos Scrivner

1988 1998

Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association Coach of the Year 2009 Jon Hammond NRA Distinguished College Coach 2008 Jon Hammond

CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Third Team Andy Lamson 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District II First Team Andy Lamson 2009 GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year (Men’s Fall and Winter Sports) Marcos Scrivner 1998

NCAA National Champions Year Event 1961 Smallbore 1966 Smallbore 1981 Air Rifle 1982 Air Rifle 1983 Smallbore 1984 Smallbore 1985 Air Rifle 1986 Smallbore

Name Bruce Meredith Jack Writer John Rost John Rost David Johnson Bob Broughton Christian Heller Mike Anti

Web Wright Web Wright Gary Hardy Ann-Marie Pfiffner Tim Manges Ann-Marie Pfiffner Eric Uptagrafft Trevor Gathman Trevor Gathman Marcos Scrivner

Mountaineer Olympians Year Name Games 1968 Jack Writer (USA) Mexico City 1972 Jack Writer (USA) Munich 1976 Stefan Thynell (Sweeden) Montreal 1980 Christian Heller (Sweeden) Moscow Stefan Thynell (Sweeden) Moscow 1984 Ed Etzel (USA) Los Angeles John Rost (USA) Los Angeles 1988 Bruce Meredith (US Virgin Islands) Seoul Web Wright (USA) Seoul 1992 Mike Anti (USA) Barcelona Dave Johnson (USA) Barcelona Bruce Meredith (US Virgin Islands) Barcelona Ann-Marie Pfiffner (USA) Barcelona 1996 Jean Foster (USA) Atlanta Bruce Meredith (US Virgin Islands) Atlanta Eric Uptagrafft (USA) Atlanta 2000 Mike Anti (USA) Sydney Jean Foster (USA) Sydney Bruce Meredith (US Virgin Islands) Sydney 2004 Mike Anti (USA) Athens Dave Johnson (USA) Athens 2008 Mike Anti (USA) Beijing Niccolo Campriani (Italy) Beijing Jon Hammond (Great Britain) Beijing Dave Johnson (USA) Beijing

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Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association All-Academic Team (highest team GPA) 1998 Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association All-Academic Honor List 1991 (first year of award) Pam Stalzer, Garett Smith 1992 Joe Pishock, Pam Stalzer, Garett Smith, Eric Uptagrafft 1993 Jean Foster, Joe Pishock, Pam Stalzer, Garett Smith, Eric Uptagrafft 1994 Jean Foster, Joe Pishock 1995 Jean Foster, Brian Fuhrman, Marcos Scrivner, Janelle Whateley 1996 Brian Fuhrman, Marcos Scrivner, Janelle Whateley 1997 Brian Fuhrman, Kim Howe, Marcos Scrivner, Talmadge Wilkins 1998 Brian Fuhrman, Marcos Scrivner, Talmadge Wilkins, Cory Willis 1999 Tommy Caranasos, Matt Gadd, Steve Powell, April Shea, Elizabeth Smith, Rob Toney 2000 Tommy Caranasos, Mats Persson, Steve Powell, April Shea, Elizabeth Smith 2001 Tommy Caranasos, Steve Powell, Elizabeth Smith, Wade Tyner 2002 Eric Hensil, Steve Powell, Wade Tyner 2003 Nicole Allaire, Jon Hammond, Eric Hensil, Wade Tyner 2004 Nicole Allaire, Eric Hensil 2005 Brian Launer 2006 Natasha Dinsmore, Robin Glebes 2007 Natasha Dinsmore, Robin Glebes, Lafe Kunkel, Paul Miller, Amy Smith 2008 Natasha Dinsmore, Lafe Kunkel, Andrew Lamson, Paul Miller, Bryant Wallizer, Ashley Zultanky 2009 Andy Lamson, Paul Miller, Justin Pentz, Kyle Smith, Ashley Zultanky

Rifle Most Valuable Shooter 1977 Stefan Thynell 1978 Stefan Thynell 1979 Stefan Thynell 1980 Stefan Thynell 1981 John Rost 1982 John Rost 1983 Dave Johnson 1984 Dave Johnson 1985 Christian Heller 1986 Mike Anti 1987 Web Wright 1988 Web Wright 1989 Gary Hardy 1990 Gary Hardy 1991 Gary Hardy 1992 Ann-Marie Pfiffner 1993 Eric Uptagrafft 1994 Jean Foster 1995 Trevor Gathman 1996 Trevor Gathman 1997 Matt Aquaro 1998 Brian Fuhrman 1999 Ron Nelson 2000 Cory Willis 2001 Cory Willis 2002 Steve Powell 2003 Nicole Allaire 2004 Nicole Allaire 2005 Robin Glebes and Lafe Kunkel 2006 Brian Launer 2007 Adam Somers 2008 Lafe Kunkel 2009 Andy Lamson

1987 Smallbore 1988 Smallbore 1990 Air Rifle 1991 Air Rifle 1992 Smallbore Air Rifle 1993 Smallbore Air Rifle 1996 Air Rifle 1997 Smallbore

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ALL-AMERICANS

First Team All-Americans Year Name 1960 Bruce Meredith 1961 Bob Davies Bruce Meredith 1962 Lewis Rowan 1964 Dean Bahrman Jack Writer 1965 Dean Bahrman Andy Holoubek Jack Writer 1966 Dean Bahrman Andy Holoubek Jack Writer 1967 Dean Bahrman 1975 Brad Baumeister 1976 Elliott Hutchinson 1977 Dale Cox Kathy Kelly Stefan Thynell Dan Young 1978 Stefan Thynell Dan Young 1979 John Rost Stefan Thynell 1980 John Rost Stefan Thynell 1981 Bob Broughton Jens Nygard John Rost Marvin Spinks Michelle Stamates 1982 Bob Broughton Bart McNealy Jens Nygard

Tommy Caranasos

Event

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1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

Dave Ridenour John Rost Michelle Stamates Bob Broughton Dave Johnson Bart McNealy Dave Ridenour Mike Anti Bob Broughton Scott Campbell Dave Johnson Bart McNealy Dave Ridenour Mike Anti William Dodd Christian Heller David Johnson David Ridenour Mike Anti Roger Davidson Bill Dodd Christian Heller Kim Hogrefe Dave Johnson Web Wright Mike Anti Bill Dodd Christian Heller Kim Hogrefe Web Wright Thomas Bernstein Tammie DeAngelis Bill Dodd Gary Hardy Christian Heller Web Wright

(A), (S) (A), (S) (A) (S) (A), (S) (A) (A), (S) (A), (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (A) (A), (S) (S), (A) (A) (S), (A) (S), (A) (S), (A) (A), (S) (A) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A) (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A) (S)

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008 2009

Thomas Bernstein Tammie DeAngelis Gary Hardy Kim Hogrefe Ann-Marie Pfiffner Web Wright Thomas Bernstein Tammie DeAngelis Gary Hardy Ann-Marie Pfiffner Gary Hardy Tim Manges Ann-Marie Pfiffner Garett Smith Pam Stalzer Tim Manges Ann-Marie Pfiffner Joe Pishock Pam Stalzer Eric Uptagrafft Trevor Gathman Tim Manges Joe Pishock Garett Smith Pam Stalzer Eric Uptagrafft Jean Foster Trevor Gathman Tim Manges Jean Foster Trevor Gathman Talmadge Wilkins Marcos Scrivner Matt Aquaro Trevor Gathman Marcos Scrivner Matt Aquaro Marcos Scrivner Talmadge Wilkins Brian Fuhrman Marcos Scrivner Talmadge Wilkins Cory Willis Ron Nelson Cory Willis Cory Willis Tommy Caranasos Cory Willis Steve Powell Wade Tyner Nicole Allaire Nicole Allaire Brandi Eskew Lafe Kunkel Brandi Eskew Andy Lamson Kyle Smith Bryant Wallizer

(S), (A) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A) (A) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A) (S) (A) (S) (A) (S) (A), (S) (S), (A) (A), (S) (A) (A), (S) (A), (S) (A), (S) (S) (A) (S) (A), (S) (A) (A), (S) (A), (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A) (S) (A) (A), (S) (A) (S) (S) (S) (S) (S)* (S) (S) (S) (A) (S) (A)

ALL-AMERICANS Event

(S) (A), (S) (S) (A) (A) (S) (S) (A) (A) (S) (S) (A) (S) (S) (A) (A) (S) (A), (S) (A) (A) (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (A) (S) (A) (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A) (A), (S) (S) (A) (A)

Nicole Allaire 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2008

Garett Smith Pam Stalzer Jean Foster Trevor Gathman Tim Manges Joe Pishock Joe Pishock Matthew Aquaro Ryan Meagher Matthew Aquaro Kim Howe Ryan Meagher Marcos Scrivner Talmadge Wilkins Brian Fuhrman Kim Howe Ron Nelson Talmadge Wilkins Brian Fuhrman Ron Nelson Cory Willis Tommy Caranasos April Shea Cory Willis Elizabeth Smith Ron Nelson Tommy Caranasos April Shea Steve Powell Wade Tyner Tommy Caranasos Cory Willis Richard Sawyer Nicole Allaire Nicole Allaire Tommy Santelli Kyle Smith

(A), (S) (S) (A) (S) (A) (S) (A), (S) (S) (S) (A) (A) (S) (S) (S) (S) (A) (S) (A) (S) (A), (S) (S) (S), (A) (S), (A) (S) (A) (A) (S) (A) (S) (S) (A) (A) (S) (A) (A)* (A) (S)

2009

Michael Kulbacki Andy Lamson Justin Pentz Tommy Santelli

(A) (S) (S), (A) (S), (A)

Honorable Mention All-Americans Year Name 1975 Kathy Kelly 1976 Kathy Kelly 1978 Steve Northway 1979 Elliott Hutchinson 1980 Michelle Stamates 1981 Tim Rennie 1982 Bart McNealy Dena Orth 1985 Roger Davidson 1987 Jim Bishop Roger Davidson 1988 Jim Bishop 1992 Eric Uptagrafft 1993 Garett Smith 1996 Brian Fuhrman 1997 Brian Fuhrman 2000 Wade Tyner 2001 Liz Smith Tommy Caranasos 2003 Wade Tyner 2008 Andy Lamson KEY:

Event

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(A)--Air rifle (S)--Smallbore rifle

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Second Team All-Americans Year Name 1953 Harry Miller 1962 Bob Davies 1965 Jerry Luh 1967 Jerry Luh 1969 Bill Schetzel 1970 Bill Schetzel 1973 Doug Brown 1974 Phil Whitworth 1975 Phil Whitworth 1976 Doug Brown Phil Whitworth Dan Young 1977 Elliott Hutchinson 1978 Dale Cox Elliott Hutchinson 1979 Michelle Stamates 1980 Jens Nygaard Tim Rennie Michelle Stamates 1981 Bob Broughton Jens Nygard Ben Potter Fred Scott Marvin Spinks Michelle Stamates 1982 Bob Broughton Scott Campbell Jens Nygard Michelle Stamates 1983 Bob Broughton Scott Campbell Bart McNealy Jens Nygard 1984 Bob Broughton Roger Davidson Bart McNealy 1985 Bill Dodd Bart McNealy 1986 Jim Bishop Kim Hogrefe Web Wright 1987 Thomas Bernstein Jim Bishop Roger Davidson Tammie DeAngelis Joe Hendricks Kim Hogrefe Web Wright 1988 Tammie DeAngelis Christian Heller Gary Hardy 1989 Joe Hendricks Kim Hogrefe 1990 Joe Hendricks Kim Hogrefe Garett Smith Pam Stalzer 1992 Jean Foster

* earned All-America honor as a member of WVUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club team NOTE: Prior to the 1978-79 season, no distinctions were made between air rifle and smallbore rifle All-Americans.

GARC RECORDS Great America Rifle Conference Tournament Champions 1998 West Virginia 1999 West Virginia 2000 West Virginia 2001 Kentucky 2002 Kentucky 2003 Jacksonville State 2004 Kentucky 2005 Nebraska 2006 Nebraska 2007 Kentucky 2008 Army 2009 Kentucky

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Regular Season Champions 1998 West Virginia 1999 West Virginia 2000 West Virginia 2001 West Virginia 2002 Xavier 2003 West Virginia 2004 Tied - Army, Kentucky, Xavier 2005 Army 2006 Nebraska 2007 Kentucky 2008 Memphis 2009 Kentucky Individual Smallbore Champion 1998 Brian Fuhrman, West Virginia 1999 Ron Nelson, West Virginia 2000 Kelly Dove, Jacksonville State 2001 James Nash, Kentucky 2002 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2003 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2003 Paul Charbonneau, Army 2004 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2005 Chris Abalo, Army 2006 Jason Dardas, Kentucky 2007 Chris Abalo, Army 2008 Wilson Shannon, Ole Miss 2009 Ethan Settlemires, Kentucky Individual Air Rifle Champion 1998 Mary Elsass, Kentucky 1999 Mary Elsass, Kentucky 2000 Tommy Caranasos, West Virginia 2001 Thrine Kane, Xavier 2002 Eric Hensil, West Virginia 2003 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2004 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2005 Beth Tidmore, Memphis 2006 Krissey Bahnsen, Memphis 2007 Chris Abalo, Army 2008 Stephen Scherer, Army 2009 Meredith Holman, Ole Miss

Shooter of the Year 1998 Marcos Scrivner, West Virginia 1999 Mary Elsass, Kentucky 2000 Cory Willis, West Virginia 2001 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2002 Hannah Kerr, Xavier 2003 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2004 Hannah Kerr, Xavier 2005 Kristina Fehlings, Nebraska 2006 Chris Abalo, Army 2007 Chris Abalo, Army 2008 Chris Abalo, Army 2009 Tom Csenge, Kentucky Outstanding Senior 1998 Brian Fuhrman, West Virginia 1999 Mary Elsass, Kentucky 2000 Rob Toney, West Virginia 2001 Cory Willis, West Virginia 2002 Steve Powell, West Virginia 2003 Thrine Kane, Xavier 2004 Lindsey Meagher, Kentucky 2005 Hannah Kerr, Xavier 2006 Misty Chanek, Nebraska 2007 Stacy Underwood, Nebraska 2008 Chris Abalo, Army 2009 Wesley Hess, Army Outstanding Rookie 1998 Cory Willis, West Virginia 1999 April Shea, West Virginia 2000 Kelly Dove, Jacksonville State 2001 Bradley Wheeldon, Kentucky 2002 Hannah Kerr, Xavier 2003 James Hall, Jacksonville State 2004 Katie Benjamin, Memphis 2005 Chris Abalo, Army 2006 Jason Dardas, Kentucky 2007 Jen Pason, Kentucky 2008 Stephen Scherer, Army 2009 Ethan Settlemires, Kentucky Coach of the Year 2008 Jonathan Hammond, West Virginia Scholar-Athlete* 1998 Marcos Scrivner, West Virginia Mary Elsass, Kentucky 1999 Mary Elsass, Kentucky 2000 Rebecca Brittain, Xavier 2001 Danielle Langfield, Xavier 2002 Thrine Kane, Xavier 2003 Thrine Kane, Xavier 2005 Robin Glebes (West Virginia rep) 2006 Natasha Dinsmore (West Virginia rep) 2007 Lafe Kunkel (West Virginia rep) 2008 Andy Lamson (West Virginia rep) 2009 Andy Lamson, Kyle Smith (West Virginia reps) * award given to one person on each team beginning in 2004

WVU All-GARC First Team Selections 1998 Marcos Scrivner (A), (S), (C) Cory Willis (A) 1999 Ron Nelson (S), (C) Cory Willis (S), (C) Tommy Caranasos (A) 2000 Tommy Caranasos (S), (A), (C) Cory Willis (S), (A), (C) 2001 Cory Willis (S) Tommy Caranasos (A) 2002 Steve Powell (S) Wade Tyner (S) 2003 Nicole Allaire (S), (C) 2009 Andy Lamson (C) Kyle Smith (S) Bryant Wallizer (A) WVU All-GARC Second Team Selections 1998 Brian Fuhrman (A) Ron Nelson (S) Tal Wilkins (S) Cory Willis (C) 1999 Tommy Caranasos (S), (C) April Shea (A), (S), (C) Liz Smith (A) 2000 Mats Persson (A), (C) April Shea (A) Wade Tyner (S), (C) 2001 Wade Tyner (S), (C) Steve Powell (S) Liz Smith (A) Cory Willis (A), (C) Tommy Caranasos (C) 2002 Wade Tyner (C) 2003 Nicole Allaire (A) Gary Longwell (A) 2007 Brian Launer (S) 2008 Brandi Eskew (S), (C) Tom Santelli (S) 2009 Brandi Eskew (S), (C) Michael Kulbaki (A) Andy Lamson (A), (S) Tommy Santelli (S), (C) WVU All-GARC Honorable Mention Selections 1998 Rob Toney (S) Liz Smith (C) 2000 Mats Persson (S) Steve Powell (A) April Shea (C) 2001 Tommy Caranasos (S) 2002 Rich Sawyer (C), (S) 2003 Josh Byers (C) Jonathan Hammond (S) Brian Launer (A) 2008 Lafe Kunkel (S) 2009 Michael Kulbacki (C) Justin Pentz (S), (C) Tommy Santelli (A) Bryant Wallizer (C) Key: A - Air Rifle S - Smallbore C - Combined

NCAA RESULTS 6201 6150 6118

1988 1. West Virginia 2. Murray State 3. USF

6192 6183 6152

2001 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Kentucky 3. West Virginia

6283 6175 6174

1981 1. Tennessee Tech 2. West Virginia 3. E. Tennessee State

6139 6136 6121

1989 1. West Virginia 2. USF 3. Tennessee Tech

6234 6180 6167

2002 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Kentucky 3. Xavier

6241 6209 6204

1982 1. Tennessee Tech 2. West Virginia 3. Eastern Kentucky

6138 6136 6128

1990 1. West Virginia 2. Navy 3. Tennessee Tech

6205 6101 6097

2003 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Xavier 3. Murray State

6287 6197 6158

1983 1. West Virginia 2. Tennessee Tech 3. E. Tennessee State

6206 6148 6100

1991 1. West Virginia 2. Alaska-Fairbanks 3. Ohio State

6171 6110 6100

2004* 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Nevada 3. Navy

6273 6185 6182

1984 1. West Virginia 2. E. Tennessee State 3. Tennessee Tech

6206 6142 6121

1992 1. West Virginia 2. Alaska-Fairbanks 3. Murray State

6214 6166 6101

2005** 1. Army 2. Jacksonville State 3. Nebraska

4659 4658 4657

1985 1. Murray State 2. West Virginia 3. E. Tennessee State

6150 6136 6102

1993 1. West Virginia 2. Alaska-Fairbanks 3. Air Force

6179 6169 6122

2006 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Nebraska 3. Army

4682 4666 4650

1986 1. West Virginia 2. Murray State 3. Army

6229 6163 6138

1994 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. West Virginia 3. Kentucky

6194 6187 6165

2007 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Army 3. Jacksonville

4662 4644 4639

1987 1. Murray State 2. West Virginia 3. USF

6205 6203 6175

1995 1. West Virginia 2. Air Force 3. Kentucky

6241 6187 6171

2008 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Army 3. Texas Christian

4662 4652 4627

1996 1. West Virginia 2. Air Force 3. Kentucky

6179 6168 6160

2009 1. West Virginia 2. Kentucky 3. Jacksonville State

4643 4638 4636

1997 1. West Virginia 2. Kentucky 3. Alaska-Fairbanks

6223 6175 6171

1998 1. West Virginia 2. Alaska-Fairbanks 3. Kentucky

6214 6211 6161

1999 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Navy 3. West Virginia

6276 6168 6156

2000 1. Alaska-Fairbanks 2. Xavier 3. Nebraska

6285 6156 6121

* WVU participated as a club team. ** 2005 was the first year the NCAA Rules Committee instituted the new 60-shot course of fire for smallbore and air rifle.

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1980 1. Tennessee Tech 2. West Virginia 3. E. Tennessee State

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NCAA HISTORY

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NCAA Team Championship Results

Year 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Champion Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech Tennessee Tech West Virginia West Virginia Murray State West Virginia Murray State West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia Alaska-Fairbanks West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks Army Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks West Virginia

Coach James Newkirk James Newkirk James Newkirk Edward Etzel Edward Etzel Elvis Green Edward Etzel Elvis Green Greg Perrine Edward Etzel Marsha Beasley Marsha Beasley Marsha Beasley Marsha Beasley Randy Pitney Marsha Beasley Marsha Beasley Marsha Beasley Marsha Beasley Randy Pitney Randy Pitney David Johnson David Johnson David Johnson David Johnson Ron Wigger Dan Jordan Dan Jordan Dan Jordan Jon Hammond

Score 6201 6139 6138 6166 6206 6150 6229 6205 6192 6234 6205 6171 6214 6179 6194 6241 6179 6223 6212 6276 6285 6283 6241 6287 6273 4659 4682 4662 4662 4643

Championships by School: West Virginia (14) Alaska-Fairbanks (10) Tennessee Tech (3) Murray State (2) Army (1)

The1995 Mountaineer rifle team

Runner-up West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia Tennessee Tech East Tennessee State West Virginia Murray State West Virginia Murray State South Florida Navy Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks Alaska-Fairbanks West Virginia Air Force Air Force Kentucky Alaska-Fairbanks Navy Xavier Kentucky Kentucky Xavier Nevada Jacksonville State Nebraska Army Army Kentucky

Score 6150 6136 6136 6148 6142 6149 6163 6203 6183 6180 6101 6110 6166 6169 6187 6187 6168 6175 6211 6168 6156 6175 6209 6197 6185 4658 4666 4644 4652 4638

Host School ETSU Army VMI Xavier, Ohio Murray State Army Navy Xavier, Ohio VMI Murray State Navy Army Murray State VMI Murray State Navy Air Force Murray State Murray State Norwich Virginia Military Ohio State Murray State Army Murray State Air Force Air Force Alaska-Fairbanks Army TCU

NCAA HISTORY NCAA All-Time Individual Champions Air Rifle 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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Web Wright

NCAA All-Time Individual Champions Smallbore 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Rod Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 1176 Kurt Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 1173 Kurt Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 1167 David Johnson (West Virginia), 1175 Bob Broughton (West Virginia), 1172 Pat Spurgin (Murray State), 1168 Mike Anti (West Virginia), 1167 Web Wright (West Virginia), 1174 Web Wright (West Virginia), 1168 Deb Sinclair (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1171 Michelle Scarborough (USF), 1165 Soma Dutta (Texas El-Paso), 1171 Tim Manges (West Virginia), 1172 Eric Uptagrafft (West Virginia), 1174 Cory Brunetti (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1173 Oleg Seleznev (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1177 Joe Johnson (Navy), 1170 Marcos Scrivner (West Virginia), 1176 Karyn Juziuk (Xavier), 1169 Kelly Mansfield (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1185 Nicole Allaire (Nebraska), 1183 Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1178 Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1190 Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1191 Matthew Rawlings (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1179 Matthew Rawlings (Alaska-Fairbanks), 686.6 (585) Jamie Beyerle (Alaska-Fairbanks), 690.5 (593) Josh Albright (Navy), 679.5 (583) Chris Abalo (Army), 687.6 (588) Brian Carstensen (JSU), 682.2 (587)

Rod Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 389 John Rost (West Virginia), 391 John Rost (West Virginia), 390 Ray Slonena (Tennessee Tech), 389 Pat Spurgin (Murray State), 388 Christian Heller (West Virginia), 387 Marianne Wallace (Murray State), 392 Rob Harbison (Tennessee-Martin), 392 Deena Wigger (Murray State), 390 Michelle Scarborough (USF), 399 Gary Hardy (West Virginia), 393 Ann-Marie Pfiffner (West Virginia), 391 Ann-Marie Pfiffner (West Virginia), 390 Trevor Gathman (West Virginia), 390 Nancy Napolski (Kentucky), 391 Benji Belden (Murray State), 390 Trevor Gathman (West Virginia), 394 Marra Hastings (Murray State), 393 Emily Caruso (Norwich), 393 Kelly Mansfield (Alaska-Fairbanks), 396 Kelly Mansfield (Alaska-Fairbanks), 398 Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 392 Ryan Tanoque (Nevada), 392 Jamie Beyerle (Alaska-Fairbanks), 395 Morgan Hicks (Murray State), 398 Beth Tidmore (Memphis), 694.2 (590) Kristina Fehlings (Nebraska), 692 (592) Michael Dickinson (Jacksonville), 692.2 (592) Patrik Sartz (Alaska-Fairbanks), 696.4 (594) Jenna Compton (Akron), 691.6 (590)

Ann-Marie Pfiffner

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YEAR-BY-YEAR-RESULTS Year Coach Captain Record 1951 Maj. John Nicholas Robert Jones 10 0 1952 Maj. John Nicholas Robert Jones 15 3 1953 Capt. Kendrick Barlow Robert Galusha 17 1 1954 Capt. Kendrick Barlow Robert Galusha 10 2 1955 Capt. Clair L. Book Marvin Fisher 76 1956 Capt. Clair L. Book Jerry Amos 12 5 1957 Capt. Clair L. Book James Paxton 14 5 1958 Capt. Hugh H. Jones Ted Morlang 95 1959 Capt. Hugh H. Jones George Pignatello 88 1960 Capt. Charles Means Bruce Meredith 11 2 1961 Capt. Charles Means Bruce Meredith # 14 1 1962 Capt. Charles Means Bob Davies 13 2 1963 Maj. Charles Means Bob Gasnell 15 0 1964 M/Sgt. Charles Haley Jack Writer # 19 0 1965 M/Sgt. Francis Orchard Dean Bahrman 11 3 1966 M/Sgt. Francis Orchard Jack Writer # 11 0 1967 Sgt. Joe Gravens Dean Bahrman 52 1968 Sgt. Joe Gravens Jerry Luh 82 1969 S/Sgt. Robert McNickle Brent Jones 52 1970 S/Sgt. Robert McNickle Bill Schetzel 52 1971 Sp. 4 Gary Grady Greg Yantis 53 1972 Greg Yantis Al Fischer 52 1973 M/Sgt. Bobby Timms Al Fischer 61 1974 M/Sgt. Bobby Timms Jim Meredith 11 1 1975 M/Sgt. Roy Riffe Phil Whitworth 61 1976 M/Sgt. Charles Neal Phil Whitworth #61 1977 Ed Etzel Dan Young 40 1978 Ed Etzel Dan Young 41 1979 Ed Etzel Elliott Hutchinson 51 1980 Ed Etzel Stefan Thynell 60 1981 Ed Etzel Tim Rennie, John Rost 12 0 1982 Ed Etzel John Rost 11 0 1983 Ed Etzel Dena Orth * 12 1 1984 Ed Etzel Bob Broughton * 13 0 1985 Ed Etzel Dave Ridenour 91 1986 Ed Etzel Dave Johnson * 10 0 1987 Ed Etzel Mike Anti 61 1988 Greg Perrine Bill Dodd *90 1989 Ed Etzel Web Wright * 9-0 1990 Marsha Beasley Tammie DeAngelis * 9-0 1991 Marsha Beasley Gary Hardy * 10-0 1992 Marsha Beasley Ann-Marie Pfiffner * 9-0 1993 Marsha Beasley Garett Smith * 11-0 1994 Marsha Beasley Joe Pishock 13-1 1995 Marsha Beasley None * 10-0 1996 Marsha Beasley None * 10-0 1997 Marsha Beasley None * 9-1 1998 Marsha Beasley None *% 13-0 1999 Marsha Beasley None % 10-0 2000 Marsha Beasley None % 12-1 2001 Marsha Beasley None 11-0 2002 Marsha Beasley None 8-3 2003 Marsha Beasley None 11-2 2004 No varsity team 2005 Marsha Beasley None 3-8 2006 Marsha Beasley None 4-7 2007 Jon Hammond None 6-4 2008 Jon Hammond None 8-3 2009 Jon Hammond None * 11-1 Totals 546-96 # NRA Champions

* NCAA Champions

% MARC Champions

All-Time Series Records Opponent 77th Infantry Air Force Akron Alaska-Fairbanks Allegheny Alliance Army California, Pa. Canisius Carnegie Mellon City College of New York Cincinnati The Citadel Clarion Coast Guard Dayton Duquesne East Tennessee State Eastern Kentucky Geneva George Washington Georgetown Indiana Indiana, Pa. Jacksonville State Johns Hopkins Kent State Kentucky King’s Maryland Memphis Mississippi MIT Morehead State Murray State Navy Nebraska NC State Norwich Ohio Ohio State Penn State Pitt Potomac State Richmond Rose Hulman St. John’s Tennessee Tennessee Tech Texas Christian Texas-El Paso Toledo Villanova Virginia VMI Virginia Tech Washington & Jefferson Washington & Lee Washington State William & Mary Wyoming Xavier

W 1 15 7 3 2 2 29 7 12 22 1 1 2 1 1 1 34 14 12 14 2 1 1 19 7 1 1 13 3 0 2 4 1 1 18 21 2 10 4 2 35 25 26 8 3 2 17 1 27 3 6 1 1 2 23 7 27 2 1 1 3 13

L Began 0 1964 0 1974 0 1952 6 1989 0 1964 0 1964 10 1957 0 1951 0 1990 8 1951 0 1962 0 1994 3 1959 0 1965 0 1984 0 1968 4 1951 6 1964 0 1963 0 1956 0 1962 0 1957 0 1951 0 1956 0 1997 0 1966 0 1952 6 1963 0 1984 2 1952 2 2005 3 2002 0 1984 0 2008 3 1967 8 1966 3 2003 0 1959 0 1994 0 1966 0 1974 2 1953 7 1951 0 1953 0 1961 0 1981 0 1981 0 1966 3 1975 0 2005 0 1992 0 1952 0 1974 0 1969 3 1952 8 1953 4 1951 0 1956 0 1987 0 1983 0 1996 2 1990

ALL-TIME SCORES 1951 (10-0) Maj. John Nicholas 1411-1322 W 1390-1341 W 1364-1359 W 1368-1290 W 1381-1342 W 1374-1367 W 1380-1365 W 1391-1334 W 1416-1333 W 1395-1274 W NRA Sectionals 1395-1393 W

Indiana

Duquesne Washington & Jefferson at Virginia Military Carnegie Tech Virginia Military Pitt California, Pa. at Duquesne Carnegie Tech Pitt at Washington & Jefferson Pitt Kent State at Akron at Toledo Pitt California, Pa. at Maryland

1953 (17-1) Capt. Kendrick Barlow 1405-1221 W at California, Pa. 1405-1311 W Carnegie Tech 1411-1341 W at Duquesne 1404-1380 W Virginia Military 1404-1396 W Virginia Tech 1401-1383 W at Pitt 1401-1347 W Washington & Jefferson 1401-1385 W Penn State 1415-1362 W at Duquesne 1415-1342 W Washington & Jefferson 1415-1096 W Potomac State 1395-1403 L at Pitt 1402-1360 W at Carnegie Tech 1402-1350 W Washington & Jefferson 1422-1209 W California, Pa. 1422-1406 W Pitt NRA Sectionals (1st)

1955 (7-6) Capt. Clair Book 1371-1362 W Washington & Jefferson 1367-1397 L Virginia Military 1367-1401 L Virginia Tech 1372-1315 W Duquesne 1372-1370 W Carnegie Tech 1338-1374 L Duquesne 1366-1364 W Carnegie Tech 1366-1315 W Potomac State 1392-1402 L Virginia Tech 1354-1369 L Pitt 1378-1317 W Potomac State 1387-1404 L Pitt 1387-1369 W Washington & Jefferson NRA Sectionals (2nd) 1956 (12-5) Capt. Clair Book 1386-1375 W 1342-1257 W 1352-1377 L 1352-1295 W 1402-1370 W 1387-1386 W 1388-1413 L 1388-1307 W 1377-1274 W 1384-1401 L 1379-1410 L 1388-1377 W 1380-1311 W 1396-1389 W 1400-1330 W 1403-1419 L 1399-1326 W NRA Sectionals (7th)

Carnegie Tech at Geneva at Pitt Indiana, Pa. Washington & Jefferson at Washington & Jefferson at Virginia Tech Washington & Lee Geneva Virginia Tech at Carnegie Tech Pitt Indiana, Pa. at Duquesne Potomac State Duquesne at Potomac State

1957 (14-5) Capt. Clair Book 1378-1390 L 1392-1383 W 1415-1393 W 1415-1402 W 1401-1346 W 1391-1435 L 1421-1402 W 1407-1352 W 1391-1395 L 1409-1396 W 1409-1381 W 1403-1395 W 1403-1407 L 1403-1423 L Forfeit *W 1417-1415 W 1408-1375 W 1405-1373 W 1420-1331 W NRA Sectionals (3rd)

at Duquesne at Washington & Jefferson Pitt Carnegie Tech at Indiana, Pa. at Army Virginia Tech Indiana, Pa. at Carnegie Tech Washington & Jefferson Geneva Georgetown Maryland Virginia Tech Virginia Military Duquesne Pitt at Geneva Potomac State

1958 (9-5) Capt. Hugh Jones, Jr. 1393-1367 W Indiana, Pa. 1405-1407 L Carnegie Tech 1405-1383 W Pitt 1423-1421 W Duquesne 1373-1376 L at Pitt 1387-1366 W at Geneva 1387-1401 L at Washington & Jefferson 1427-1422 W Virginia Tech 1412-1392 W Geneva 1389-1396 L at Duquesne 1394-1406 L at Carnegie Tech 1416-1374 W at Indiana, Pa. 1422-1394 W Washington & Jefferson 1422-1408 W Virginia Military Southern Conference (3rd) NRA Sectionals (3rd) 1959 (8-8) Capt. Hugh Jones, Jr. 1381-1368 W Geneva 1400-1414 L Carnegie Tech 1400-1364 W Duquesne 1391-1331 W at Duquesne 1410-1417 L Washington & Jefferson 1400-1419 L Army 1400-1416 L The Citadel 1400-1362 W Washington & Lee 1400-1399 W Virginia Military 1369-1365 W at Geneva 1405-1410 L at Washington & Jefferson 1394-1381 W Penn State 1394-1382 W North Carolina State 1394-1411 L Virginia Tech 1414-1421 L at Carnegie Tech Southern Conference (3rd) NRA Sectionals (3rd)

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1952 (15-3) Maj. John Nicholas 1390-1341 W 1398-1344 W 1380-1384 L 1397-1327 W 1396-1378 W 1403-1388 W 1408-1260 W 1414-1318 W 1414-1293 W 1399-1400 L 1406-1338 W 1411-1397 W 1411-1361 W 1409-1319 W 1405-1317 W 1408-1381 W 1428-1300 W 1417-1439 L NRA Sectional (5th)

Washington & Jefferson Duquesne Pitt California, Pa. Carnegie Tech at Duquesne at Pitt at Carnegie Tech at Washington & Jefferson at California, Pa.

1954 (10-2) Capt. Kendrick Barlow 1412-1372 W at Washington & Jefferson 1400-1365 W Duquesne 1401-1397 W Pitt 1402-1424 L at Virginia Tech 1402-1388 W at Virginia Military 1416-1281 W Potomac State 1398-1373 W Washington & Jefferson 1407-1353 W at Duquesne 1417-1339 W at Carnegie Tech 1403-1370 W Carnegie Tech 1403- L Pitt 1411-1401 W Pitt NRA Sectionals (1st)

ALL-TIME SCORES

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1960 (11-2) Capt. Charles Means 1411-1381 W at Washington & Jefferson 1422-1350 W Geneva 1413-1207 W at Duquesne 1415-1396 W at Virginia Military 1428-1406 W at Penn State 1427-1108 W Duquesne 1427-1403 W Penn State 1414-1361 W at Geneva 1417-1443 L at Carnegie Tech 1429-1430 L Carnegie Tech 1430-1413 W Virginia Military 1430-1417 W Virginia Tech 1430-1405 W Washington & Jefferson Southern Conference (1st) NRA Sectionals (1st) 2nd Nationally

1961 (14-1) Capt. Charles Means 1416-1333 W at Geneva 1435-1412 W at Carnegie Tech 1435-1248 W at Duquesne 1410-1413 L at Washington & Jefferson 1439-1399 W Carnegie Tech 1439-1347 W Geneva 1439-1398 W Pitt 1445-1418 W at Penn State 1431-1377 W Richmond 1431-1396 W at Virginia Tech 1434-1418 W Washington & Jefferson 1426-1371 W at Pitt 1448-1345 W Duquesne 1448-1396 W Penn State 1452-1410 W at Washington & Jefferson Southern Conference (2nd) NRA Sectionals (1st) 1st Nationally 1962 (13-2) Capt. Charles Means 1407-1340 W at Duquesne 1407-1341 W Pitt 1428-1408 W Carnegie Tech 1436-1400 W Washington & Jefferson 1429-1398 W at Richmond 1429-1336 W George Washington 1424-1403 W at Carnegie Tech 1433-1424 W at Penn State 1428-1437 L Virginia Tech 1423-1417 W City College of New York 1423-1435 L at Army 1432-1426 W at Washington & Jefferson 1441-1416 W Virginia Military 1441-1379 W Duquesne 1441-1360 W Pitt Southern Conference (2nd) NRA Sectionals (1st)

1963 (15-0) Maj. Bob Means 1429-1398 W at Carnegie Tech 1429-1378 W Duquesne 1429-1378 W Pitt 1428-1378 W at Washington & Jefferson 1434-1370 W Carnegie Tech 1434-1433 W Army 1437-1388 W Washington & Jefferson 1412-1388 W at George Washington 1435-1382 W Pitt 1436-1386 W Duquesne 1436-1375 W Potomac State 1443-1440 W Penn State 1411-1406 W at Virginia Military 1428-1377 W at Kentucky 1428-1376 W Eastern Kentucky Southern Conference (2nd) NRA Sectionals (1st) 2nd Nationally 1964 (19-0) M/Sgt. Charles Haley 1427-1300 W California, Pa. 1434-1397 W Carnegie Tech 1434-1354 W Duquesne 1427-1414 W at Allegheny 1427-1286 W at Alliance 1417-1404 W Virginia Tech 1448-1444 W at Army 1448-1359 W at 77th Inf. Div. 1422-1383 W at Carnegie Tech 1422-1338 W Duquesne 1447-1379 W Washington & Jefferson 1443-1413 W East Tennessee State 1456-1335 W at Washington & Jefferson 1433-1433* W Virginia Military 1449-1436 W at Penn State 1445-1395 W at Carnegie Tech 1445-1395 W at Alliance 1445-1402 W at Allegheny 1445-1419 W at Indiana, Pa. Southern Conference (3rd) NRA Sectionals (1st) 1st Nationally * WVU won on standing position 1965 (11-3) M/Sgt. Francis Orchard 1451-1354 W Geneva 1426-1375 W at Geneva 1431-1404 W at Washington & Jefferson 1431-1382 W at Clarion 1454-1394 W Carnegie Tech 1449-1434 W Indiana, Pa. 1441-1444 L Army 1435-1437 L at The Citadel 1435-1427 W at Virginia Tech 1416-1429 L at Virginia Military

1442-1418 W 1442-1365 W 1447-1431 W 1450-1376 W Southern Conference (3rd) NRA Sectionals (1st)

Penn State Duquesne at Indiana, Pa. at Duquesne

1966 (11-0) M/Sgt. Francis Orchard 1461-1363 W Indiana, Pa. 1459-1326 W Ohio 1395-1364 W at The Citadel 1395-1300 W at Tennessee 1395-1306 W East Tennessee State 1466-1424 W Virginia Military 1462-1449 W at Army 1459-1425 W at Navy 1457-1302 W at Ohio 1393-1348 W at Penn State 1393-1326 W Johns Hopkins Southern Conference (1st) Kansas State Invitational (1st) Coast Guard Invitational (1st) West Virginia Sectional and International (1st) 1st Nationally 1967 (5-2) Joe Gravens 1445-1390 W at Indiana, Pa. 1106-1078 W Murray State 1337-1312 W at Virginia Military 1355-1379 L Army 1351-1356 L The Citadel 1387-1368 W at Navy 1355-1346 W Penn State Kansas State Invitational (1st) Coast Guard Invitational (5th) Southern Conference (1st) West Virginia Sectional and Conventional (1st) 1968 (8-2) Joe Gravens 2723-2769 L East Tennessee State 2723-2475 W Indiana, Pa. 1371-1210 W at Richmond 1371-1288 W at The Citadel 1383-1357 W Akron 1383-1278 W Dayton 1384-1313 W Virginia Military 1364-1358 W at Army 1365-1385 L at Navy 1386-1345 W at Penn State Kansas Invitational (6th) Coast Guard Invitational (3rd) Southern Conference (2nd) NRA International (1st) NRA Conventional (1st) 2nd Nationally

ALL-TIME SCORES 1969 (5-2) Robert McNickle 1379-1365 W at Akron Kansas Invitational ROTC Division (2nd) College Division (4th) 1334-1402 L at Navy 1424-1394 W at East Tennessee State 1394-1343 W at Virginia Military USCGA (1st) 1396-1277 W Virginia 1385-1374 W Army 1385-1325 W Penn State 1970 (5-2) Robert McNickle 1383-1308 W Pitt 1383-1261 W Indiana, Pa. Kansas Invitational ROTC Division (3rd) College Division (2nd) Xavier Invitational ROTC Division (2nd) College Division (4th) 1357-1389 L at Navy 1390-1399 L at Penn State 1390-1339 W at Army 1366-1339 W Virginia Military Coast Guard Invitational (3rd) NRA Sectionals (1st)

1972 (5-2) Greg Yantis 1332-1223 W 1332-1229 W 2698-2630 W Xavier Invitational (6th) Kentucky Invitational (10th) 1339-1393 L 1373-1349 W West Point Invitational (8th) 1380-1363 W 1380-1408 L NRA Sectionals (1st)

at Pitt Indiana, Pa. Kentucky at Navy at Penn State at Army Virginia Military Penn State

at Pitt at Indiana, Pa. Eastern Kentucky

at Navy at Virginia Military at Penn State at Army

1973 (6-1) M/Sgt. Bobby Timms 2819-2597 W Indiana, Pa. 2812-2856 L at East Tennessee State 2817-2776 W Ohio State

at Virginia at Navy Army Penn State

1974 (11-1) M/Sgt. Bobby Timms 1418-1316 W at Indiana, Pa. 1418-1270 W at Pitt 2793-2717 W at Eastern Kentucky 2837-2867 L at East Tennessee State Xavier Invitational (1st) Kentucky Invitational (1st) 2812-2684 W at Ohio State 2815-2715 W at Penn State 1406-1233 W at Villanova 2820-2791 W at Army 2820-2756 W at Air Force Army Invitational (1st) 5743-5048 W Pitt 2830-2820 W at Navy 2830-2643 W at Virginia Military NRA Sectionals (1st) 1975 (6-1) Sgt. Roy Riffe 1400-1325 W at Indiana, Pa. 1400-1182 W at Pitt 2849-2821 W East Tennessee State East Tennessee State Invitational (2nd) Xavier Invitational (1st) Kentucky Invitational (2nd) Tennesee Tech Invitational (2nd) Acorns Invitational (3rd) 2830-1748 W Army 2834-2732 W Ohio State West Point Invitational (4th) 2803-2884 L Tennessee Tech 2796-2792 W Navy NRA Sectionals (1st) 1976 (6-1) Ed Etzel 2826-2665 W Pitt 2826-2472 W Indiana, Pa. East Tennessee State Invitational (6th) Kentucky Invitational (1st) Tennessee Tech Invitational (2nd) Acorns Invitational (2nd) 3377-3384 L Tennessee Tech 2810-2743 W Ohio State West Point Invitational (1st) 2833-2809 W Navy 2828-2746 W Army 2828-2661 W Penn State

1977 (4-0) Ed Etzel Acorns Invitational (1st) East Tennessee State Invitational (3rd) Kentucky Invitational (1st) Acorns Invitational (1st) Tennessee Tech Invitational (1st) USMA Invitational (1st) 2299-2206 W Ohio State 2299-2148 W Penn State 2843-1802 W at North Carolina State 2843-2801 W at Navy NRA Sectionals (2nd) 1978 (4-1) Ed Etzel Acorns Invitational (1st) East Tennessee State Invitational (3rd) Kentucky Invitational (2nd) Acorns Invitational (1st) 2273-2268 W at Tennessee Tech 2848-2753 W at Ohio State 2848-2671 W at Penn State West Point Invitational (4th) 2286-2303 L at East Tennessee State 2285-2250 W at Navy NRA Championships (3rd) 1979 (5-1) Ed Etzel 2276-2150 W at Penn State Tennessee Tech Invitational (2nd) East Tennessee State Invitational (3rd) Eastern Kentucky Invitational (1st) Acorn Invitational (1st) 2276-2133 W Ohio State Open International Sectionals (2nd) 2309-2237 W at Navy 4592-4692 L East Tennessee State 4811-4598 W Eastern Kentucky NRA Collegiate Sectionals Smallbore (2nd) Air Rifle (3rd) National Intercollegiate Championships (3rd) 1980 (6-0) Ed Etzel East Tennessee State Invitational (1st) West Virginia Invitational (1st) Kentucky Invitational (3rd) Bob Stark Invitational (1st) 4649-4529 W Navy Army Invitational (1st) 4632-4611 W East Tennessee State 2329-2224 W Army 2329-2208 W Ohio State 2329-2169 W Penn State 4616-4534 W Eastern Kentucky NCAA Championships (2nd)

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1971 (5-3) Gary Grady 1344-1229 W 1344-1314 W 1355-1316 W 1355-1373 L 1337-1349 L 1412-1337 W 1362-1333 W NRA Sectionals (1st) 1377-1349 W

2249-2156 W 2812-2779 W 2807-2749 W 2804-2682 W NRA Sectionals International (1st) Conventional (1st)

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1981 (12-0) Ed Etzel 6156-6069 W East Tennessee State 6156-5750 W North Carolina State West Virginia Invitational (1st) Eastern Kentucky Invitational (3rd) Kentucky Invitational (1st) 6124-6121 W Tennessee Tech 6082-6037 W Army 6082-5804 W Penn State 6082-5774 W Ohio State 6082-5792 W Rose-Hulman 6142-6063 W Navy 6142-5858 W Penn State 2297-2225 W St. John’s USMA Invitational (2nd) 6129-6095 W Eastern Kentucky 6117-6097 W East Tennessee State NCAA Championships (2nd)

1982 (11-0) Ed Etzel 6124-6048 W at Tennessee Tech East Tennessee State Invitational (4th) 3814-3706 W St. John’s Eastern Kentucky Invitational (2nd) 6511-6063 W at Murray State 6188-6026 W Murray State 6182-6122 W Eastern Kentucky 6173-6071 W Tennessee Tech 6139-5990 W at Army 6139-5969 W at St. John’s 6162-6118 W East Tennessee State 1983 (12-1) Ed Etzel East Tennessee State Invitational (1st) 6101-6102 L at Tennessee Tech 6103-6005 W at Eastern Kentucky 6151-5807 W Ohio State 6144-6072 W Army 6162-5420 W William & Mary 3829-3700 W at St. John’s 6149-5997 W at Navy 6157-6061 W Eastern Kentucky 6160-6133 W Tennessee Tech 6182-6123 W East Tennessee State NCAA Championships (1st) 1984 (12-0) Ed Etzel 6207-6075 W St. John’s 6184-6083 W at Eastern Kentucky 6185-6167 W at East Tennessee State Army Invitational (1st) 6220-5830 W Ohio State 6082-5987 W Navy 6221-5878 W King’s College

Murray State Invitational (1st) 6180-6147 W East Tennessee State NCAA Championships (1st) 1985 (9-1) Ed Etzel 6085-6083 W at Eastern Kentucky 6113-6011 W at St. John’s 6128-6138 L at East Tennessee State 6170-5821 W at Ohio State 6186-6071 W Tennessee Tech 6197-6018 W at Navy 6201-6113 W Army 6179-6147 W East Tennessee State 6206-6103 W Eastern Kentucky 6156-6130 W Tennessee Tech NCAA Championships (2nd) 1986 (9-0) Ed Etzel 3856-3770 W St. John’s 6202-6160 W Tennessee Tech 6223-6084 W at East Tennessee State 6186-6181 W Murray State 6175-5604 W Ohio State 6235-6026 W Navy 6224-6115 W at Army 6200-6101 W at Tennessee Tech 6193-6060 W East Tennessee State NCAA Championships (1st) 1987 (6-1) Ed Etzel 6270-6037 W at St. John’s Xavier Invitational (2nd) 6221-6078 W at Navy 6206-5749 W at Ohio State 6196-6052 W Washington State 6207-6102 W at Tennessee Tech 6180-6189 L at Murray State 6205-6103 W Army NCAA Championships (2nd) 1988 (7-0) Greg Perrine 6164-6110 W Xavier Invitational (1st) 6222-5945 W 6206-5539 W 6222-6086 W 6212-6105 W 6213-6177 W 6190-6118 W NCAA Championships (1st)

St. John’s King’s College Ohio State at Army at Navy Murray State Tennessee Tech

1989 (8-0) Ed Etzel 6193-6067 W at St. John’s 6192-6074 W Alaska-Fairbanks 6198-5816 W North Carolina State 6224-5726 W Ohio State 6244-6053 W Navy 6231-6091 W Army 6224-6181 W at Tennessee Tech 6241-6145 W at Murray State NCAA Championships (1st) 1990 (9-0) Marsha Beasley 6156-5977 W St. John’s 6206-6064 W at Air Force 6196-5916 W Canisius 6176-5890 W at Ohio State 6183-6029 W Xavier 6187-6098 W at Navy (NCAA Qualifier) 6183-6089 W at Army 6199-6033 W Murray State 6213-6067 W Tennessee Tech NCAA Championships (1st) 1991 (10-0) Marsha Beasley 6200-6051 W at St. John’s 6185-5942 W at Xavier 6185-5915 W Kentucky 6180-6102 W Alaska-Fairbanks 6187-6053 W Ohio State 6193-6026 W Air Force 6180-6095 W Army (NCAA Qualifier) 6210-6094 W at Tennessee Tech 6196-6087 W at Murray State 6191-6073 W Canisius NCAA Championships (1st) 1992 (9-0) Marsha Beasley 6147-6009 W St. John’s 6172-6036 W at Air Force 6172-6003 W Texas-El Paso 6187-5489 W North Carolina State 6151-6046 W Xavier 6178-6061 W at Ohio State 6185-5939 W at Canisius 6217-6102 W at Murray State (NCAA Qualifier) 6213-6081 W Tennessee Tech NCAA Championships (1st)

ALL-TIME SCORES 1993 (10-0) Marsha Beasley 6194-6067 W at St. John’s 6185-6098 W at Xavier 6199-6063 W Air Force 6184-5964 W Ohio State 6185-5926 W King’s College 6206-6076 W Texas-El Paso 6191-5860 W at VMI (NCAA Qualifier) 6192-6178 W at Tennessee Tech 6214-6157 W at Murray State 6199-5961 W Kentucky NCAA Championships (1st)

1995 (10-0) Marsha Beasley 6179-6125 W at St. John’s Walsh Invitational (1st - 6188) 6196-6145 W at Kentucky 6195-5780 W Ohio State 6199-6156 W Air Force 6143-6012 W Canisius 6212-6106 W Norwich 6207-6109 W at Navy 6207-6157 W Xavier (NCAA Qualifier) 6227-6121 W at Murray State 6202-6157 W at Tennessee Tech NCAA Championships (1st)

1997 (9-1) Marsha Beasley 6178-6095 W Jacksonville State 6194-6121 W Norwich (at St. John’s) Walsh Invitational (1st - 6206) 6170-6178 L Kentucky 6209-6089 W Air Force 6201-5806 W Ohio State 6193-5772 W Duquesne 6195-5486 W Canisius 6211-6083 W Xavier (NCAA Qualifier) 6215-6154 W at Murray State 6232-6152 W at Tennessee Tech NCAA Championships (1st) 1998 (13-0) Marsha Beasley 6195-6137 W at Jacksonville State 6163-5777 W vs. Army (at Colorado Springs, Colo.) 6170-6061 W at Air Force 6170-5878 W vs. Wyoming (at Colorado Springs, Colo.) 6170-5773 W vs. Army (at Colorado Springs, Colo.) Walsh Invitational (1st - 6202) 6177-6122 W Kentucky 6171-5958 W at Ohio State 6184-5910 W Duquesne 6184-6087 W Norwich 6183-6080 W Xavier 6212-5739 W at Canisius NCAA Qualifier in Cincinnati, Ohio (1st - 6181) 6190-6124 W Murray State 6175-6106 W Tennessee Tech MARC Tournament (1st - 6201) NCAA Championships (1st - 6214)

1999 (10-0) Marsha Beasley 6161-6080 W Jacksonville State 6175-6143 W at Norwich at Walsh Invitational (2nd - 6181) 6164-6115 W at Kentucky 6181-6004 W Ohio State 6176-6060 W Air Force 6099-5816 W Duquesne 6190-6112 W Xavier 6195-5858 W Canisius at NCAA Qualifiers (1st - 6175) 6153-6130 W at Murray State 6191-6018 W at Tennessee Tech at MARC Tournament (1st - 6205) at NCAA Tournament (3rd - 6156) 2000 (12-1) Marsha Beasley 6141-6117 W at Jacksonville State 6174-6094 W at Air Force 6153-6011 W vs. Army (at Colorado Springs, Colo.) 6153-5978 W vs. Texas-El Paso (at Colorado Springs, Colo.) 6127-6150 L Navy at Walsh Invitational (2nd - 6180) at MARC/OVC Shootout (3rd - 6111) 6111-5303 W Kentucky 6162-5958 W at Ohio State 6133-5843 W Duquesne 6162-6127 W Xavier 6191-5880 W at Canisius at NCAA Qualifiers (1st - 6121) 6121-5694 W Virginia Military 6182-6077 W Murray State 6183-6089 W Tennessee Tech at MARC Championships (1st - 6185) at NCAA Championships (3rd - 4603, smallbore only) 2001 (11-0) Marsha Beasley at MARC/OVC Shootout (3rd - 6167) 6164-6129 W Jacksonville State 6154-6110 W Texas-El Paso at Walsh Invitational (2nd - 6191) 6187-6170 W at Kentucky 6217-6084 W Air Force 6177-5929 W Ohio State 6194-6156 W Xavier 6184-5880 W Canisius 6160-6143 W Navy 6160-5897 W Duquesne 6191-6161 W at Murray State 6206-6147 W at Tennessee Tech at MARC Championships (2nd - 6188) at NCAA Championships (3rd - 6174)

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1994 (13-1) Marsha Beasley 6171-6083 W St. John’s Walsh Invitational (1st - 6188) 6200-6101 W Xavier 1551-1236 W Cincinnati 6146-6133 L Alaska-Fairbanks 6163-6139 W Air Force 6163-6010 W Texas-El Paso 6190-5825 W at Ohio State 6177-5329 W Duquesne 6156-5329 W Canisius NCAA Qualifier (1st) 6148-6069 W at Army 6148-6109 W Norwich 6163-6130 W Murray State 6187-6070 W Tennessee Tech 6176-6124 W Kentucky NCAA Championships (2nd)

1996 (10-0) Marsha Beasley 6152-6133 W at Air Force 6204-5978 W Texas-El Paso 6204-5591 W Wyoming 6195-6126 W St. John’s Walsh Invitational (2nd - 6176) 6191-6156 W at Kentucky 6206-5903 W at Ohio State 6175-6130 W Xavier 6175-5858 W Duquesne NCAA Qualfier at Xavier (1st - 6197) 6225-6031 W at Canisius 6210-6061 W Murray State NCAA Championships (1st)

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2002 (8-3) Marsha Beasley at GARC/OVC Shootout (2nd - 6185) 6185-6148 W vs. Jacksonville State (at Cookeville, Tenn.) 6117-6013 W at Air Force 6187-5998 W vs. Wyoming (at Colorado Springs, Colo.) 6123-6012 W Mississippi 6178-6160 W Army (at Columbus, Ohio) 6197-6171 W Kentucky 6183-6112 W at Ohio State at Xavier Tournament (2nd-6179) 6238-6271 L Alaska-Fairbanks 6181-6241 L Xavier 6209-6240 L Murray State 6220-6225 W Tennessee Tech at GARC Championships (3rd - 6230) at NCAA Championships (6th, SB - 4612; 7th overall)

2003 (11-2) Marsha Beasley at Mountaineer Open (1st - 6203) 6165-6157 W at Kentucky 6171-6123 W vs. Jacksonville State (at Cincinnati, Ohio) 6214-6171 W at Army 6214-6060 W vs. Mississippi (at West Point, N.Y.) 6203-6126 W Nebraska at Palmyra Invitational (** - 6150) 6204-6108 W Air Force 6221-6144 W Ohio State 6215-6189 W Xavier 6232-6318 L Alaska-Fairbanks 6235-5677 W Canisius 6218-6053 W Duquesne at GARC Championships (2nd - 6174) 6196-6231 L at Murray State 6213-6185 W at Tennessee Tech

2006 (4-7) Marsha Beasley 4551-4668 L Army 4556-4630 L Mississippi 4590-4554 W NC State 4643-4562 L Navy 4544-4587 L Kentucky 4578-4662 L Alaska-Fairbanks 4596-4653 L vs. Nebraska (at Palmyra, Pa.) 4603-4503 W Akron 4603-4535 W Texas Christian (at Akron) 4569-4556 W Ohio State 4585-4612 L Memphis (NCAA Qualifier at Murray, Ky.) at GARC Championships (6th B 4594)

2008 (8-3, 4-2) Jon Hammond 4618-4506 W NC State 4623-4452 W Ohio State 4614-4551 W Ole Miss 4600-4675 L Army 4616-4647 L Kentucky 4615-4599 W Nebraska 4626-4653 L Alaska-Fairbanks 4591-4517 W Akron 4609-4470 W Memphis (at Murray State Invitational) 4614-4528 W Tennessee Tech 4647-4398 W VMI (NCAA Qualifiers) at GARC Championships (3rd - 4626) at NCAA Championships (6th - 4616)

2007 (6-4, 2-4) Jon Hammond 4560-4545 W Memphis 4545-4444 W Ohio State 4514-4638 L Army 4548-4633 L Nebraska 4531-4648 L Kentucky 4532-4479 W NC State 4561-4445 W Tennessee Tech at Palmyra Invitational (6th – 4571) 4571-4519 W Akron 4568-4582 L Ole Miss 4566-4370 W Virginia Military Institute at GARC Championships (5th – 4552)

2009 (11-1, 5-1) Jon Hammond 4629-4535 W Ohio State 4647-4541 W Morehead State 4659-4616 W at Army 4655-4565 W vs. Ole Miss (at Army) 4666-4626 W vs. TCU 4639-4649 L at Kentucky 4656-4592 W vs. Memphis (at Kentucky) 4650-4622 W vs. Nebraska 4677-4493 W vs. NC State 4653-4634 W vs. Alaska-Fairbanks 4666-4516 W vs. Akron 4639-4524 W vs. NC State (NCAA Qualifiers) at GARC Championships (2nd – 4645) at NCAA Championships (1st – 4643)

2004 WVU competed as a club team 2005 (3-8) Marsha Beasley 4560-4650 L Navy 4552-4645 L at Army 4574-4575 L Mississippi 2307-2210 W Texas Christian (air only) 6012-6149 L vs. Nebraska (at Palmyra, Pa.) 4550-4677 L Alaska-Fairbanks 4537-4499 W Ohio State 4561-4611 L at Kentucky 4561-4506 W vs. Rose-Hulman (at Lexington, Ky.) 4545-4646 L at Xavier (NCAA Qualifier) 4545-4609 L Memphis (at Cincinnati, Ohio) at GARC Championships (7th B 4576) WVU’s 2007 rifle squad

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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

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State’s Flagship Institution

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

The State’s Flagship University Located in Morgantown, WVU’s main campus is within easy traveling distance of the metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh, Pa., about 70 miles to the north, and Baltimore and Washington, D.C., about 200 miles to the east. Morgantown itself is a comfortably sized community of more than 50,000, including WVU students. Recently, national media outlets such as CNBC have spotlighted Morgantown as an oasis of economic strength in the midst of a global recession. Careerbuilder.com ranked the city as one of the “25 Best Cities to Find a Job.” In recent years, Morgantown has earned many other accolades. The city was named the No. 1 one small city in America by BizJournals.com and the best small city in the East by Prometheus Publications. Forbes magazine named Morgantown the nation’s 5th “Best Small Metro,” and Inc., an online entrepreneurial website and magazine, ranked it 15th in “Overall Best Cities.” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine listed it 29th among “50 Smart Places to Live.” Recreational and job opportunities were among the factors Men’s Journal cited in naming Morgantown the nation’s third-best small city. A parenting magazine ranked Monongalia County as having one of the country’s top 100 school districts. And WVU’s campus offers one of the nation’s safest college environments—Reader’s Digest ranked it 18th among 135 U.S. colleges and universities and gave WVU an A for its strong commitment to safety. WVU’s main Morgantown location includes three distinct campuses — Downtown, Evansdale and the Health Sciences campus. The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system—named top people-mover in the nation — has shuttled people among the campuses since the U.S. Department of Transportation built it 30 years ago. WVU was named one of the nation’s “Best Workplaces for Commuters” for its innovative and effective transportation services for employees and students.

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West Virginia University is a leading 21st century land-grant institution that is improving people’s lives through teaching, discovery and outreach. The University’s top priority is education. Here, teaching means much more than lecturing. WVU faculty are mentors who engage and involve students through service learning projects, hands-on research, the newest technology, study-abroad programs and innovative curricula. Students emerge from WVU with a broad liberal arts education and a thorough preparation for successful careers. Fall 2008 student enrollment on the main campus was 28,840, the highest in WVU history. And beyond record numbers, the incoming freshman class continued a pattern of increasingly high academic credentials. WVU offers 185 degree programs from the bachelor’s through the doctoral and first-professional levels. In 2007-08, WVU awarded 5,806 degrees. The University offers a wide array of majors, including a highly competitive doctoral program in physical therapy, the nation’s first entirely web-based integrated marketing communications master’s degree, and high quality engineering, education, business, agriculture, creative arts, and journalism programs. A partnership with the FBI created the world’s first university-level degree program in forensic and investigative science. Students study the biology and chemistry of crime-fighting and prepare to create technologies that enhance safety in an ever more dangerous world. The schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy offer a wide range of health science programs at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center. WVU is also home to the state’s only law school. WVU students receive more than $215 million a year in grants, loans, work study, fee waivers and scholarships. Awards are based on financial need and academic ability. About 70 percent of WVU undergraduates receive some financial aid; almost half of the aid given to resident undergraduates is as grants and scholarships. Donors to WVU have contributed to the institution’s growing national stature. In the past year, the WVU Foundation disbursed over $43 million on behalf of the University, and over the past 10 years, it has provided WVU over $360 million in direct support. The Foundation’s assets are in excess of $700 million and its endowment is in excess of $310 million.

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The University strives constantly to improve its facilities to offer students a top-notch living and learning experience. Several buildings on the Downtown Campus have recently undergone complete renovations to meet the educational needs of 21st century learners. Colson Hall now houses the Department of English. A $28 million renovation turned Brooks Hall into an environmentally friendly “green building” that houses the Department of Geology and Geography. Oglebay Hall, one of ten campus buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, underwent a $23 million renovation to become a state-of-the-art home to WVU’s Forensic and Investigative Science Program. A new lecture hall, Ming Hsieh Hall, opened adjacent to Oglebay. Cutting-edge learning tools also await students at the Downtown Campus Library. Group viewing rooms with large plasma screens and wireless keyboards enable students to craft team presentations or watch assigned films on DVD. At other study areas, powerful PCs offer blazing Internet connections. The library also provides laptops with wireless Internet connections for use throughout the building. In the Life Sciences Building, psychology and biology students learn in sophisticated research labs and multimedia-equipped lecture halls. The building houses a computer lab, therapy and observation rooms and a greenhouse. To help students maintain physical and mental health, the Student Recreation Center offers a six-lane lap pool and a warmer leisure pool; a 20-person whirlpool; seven courts for basketball, volleyball, and badminton; fitness machines and free weights covering 17,000 square feet; and a 50-foot climbing wall. In 2006, Lincoln Hall opened as WVU’s first residence hall to operate on an innovative residential college model. Another new residence hall is opening this summer to house high achieving students who participate in the WVU Honors College. Not all WVU students are in Morgantown. Potomac State College in Keyser and WVU Institute of Technology in Montgomery are divisions of WVU. The WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center has divisions in Charleston and Martinsburg. WVU offers many online courses and degree programs for students and professionals around the world.

Exceptional Faculty and Students The WVU community takes pride in its top-notch faculty. Many are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their fields. In the past 19 years, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has honored 16 WVU faculty as West Virginia Professors of the Year. Eight WVU faculty have been named Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merit Foundation, and University faculty consistently win Fulbright grants that provide teaching and research opportunities around the globe. The work of outstanding teachers is reflected in students’ accomplishments. WVU has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars. Many students have received other prestigious scholarships; WVU students have received 20 Truman Scholarships, 32 Goldwater Scholarships, two Udall Scholarships and two Marshall Scholarships. In 2006, a WVU student was the only person in the nation to win the Goldwater and the Truman awards; in 2009, a previous WVU Truman Scholarship winner received the Goldwater Scholarship and placement on USA Today’s All-USA College Academic First Team. WVU is a Truman Honor Institution — only 17 schools earned that distinction in 1996, the inaugural year. WVU students are nurtured and challenged. The University Honors College involves about 1,400 students each year. WVU’s commitment to students does not focus solely on the high achiever, however. The University supports all students by continually improving the libraries, providing learning centers, computer labs, health service, a counseling center, a disabilities office, a career planning and placement center and an array of other student services. The Center for Civic Engagement helps students help others while growing intellectually through service-learning projects and trips. WVU offers a comprehensive First-Year Experience to help students adjust to college life. Advising, entertainment, and some classes take place in the residence halls, and faculty mentors live next door to help students make the most of their WVU experience. The Adventure WV Program is an outdoor orientation for firstyear students at WVU. It offers participants challenging and exciting experiences and opportunities to learn about themselves, future classmates, WVU, and West Virginia.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY A ceremony welcomes freshmen to campus each fall and introduces them to the University’s academic opportunities. The campus also celebrates the start of the academic year with FallFest, a major concert and activities that include film festivals, comedy acts, and more. WVUp All Night offers students free refreshments and safe, fun weekend activities. The unique Mountaineer Parents Club, which has chapters throughout West Virginia and across the nation, connects parents with campus life and provides support and encouragement to students. The club currently involves more than 20,000 families. A toll-free helpline (1-800-WVU-0096) enables parents to seek information or share compliments, suggestions and concerns. To enhance campus life, the University secures a wide range of entertainment — big-name concerts and lecturers, films, cultural events, art exhibits and special events such as Homecoming, Mountaineer Week (a tribute to Appalachian culture), and Fall Family Weekend. Many events, such as the Festival of Ideas lecture series, expose students to a rich diversity of cultures, theories and ideas. And, with more than 300 student organizations flourishing — including academic, service, political, religious and recreational groups — every student has a chance for extracurricular involvement. A unique student athletic boosters club, the Mountaineer Maniacs, supports 17 varsity sports programs. An award-winning marching band, some 325 members strong, is a source of pride statewide. WVU is committed to promoting diversity on campus and protecting the rights of all people to benefit from WVU educational opportunities. oneWVU is an initiative that draws upon the popularity of WVU athletics to raise awareness about diversity.

Serving the State Sharing WVU knowledge with state citizens and the nation is a major component of the land-grant mission. For nearly 100 years, West Virginians have trusted their WVU Extension Service agents to be their local source of reliable and timely information. Working with more than 336,000 youths and adults each year, WVU’s Extension Service helps people improve their lives in all 55 counties of West Virginia. With an office in each county, WVU Extension faculty and staff are nurturing learning partnerships with families, businesses and local organizations. These partnerships bring results. Families live healthier, more satisfying lives; youths who “learn by doing” in 4-H develop leadership skills; farmers and others use resources more wisely; local firefighters and first-responders employ the latest rescue techniques; and citizens revitalize their communities. The four Health Sciences schools at WVU train hundreds of West Virginians to serve as doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and health technicians. All Health Sciences students have access to the high-tech facilities on campus and participate in educational experiences in rural and urban areas of West Virginia. WVU’s health professionals serve more than a quarter-million people each year, at three medical campuses in Morgantown, Charleston and the Eastern Panhandle. In Morgantown, the WVU Hospitals complex includes a children’s hospital, a psychiatric hospital, a trauma center, a cancer center and the state’s most advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities. The WVU Eye Institute provides the entire state with vision-related health services.

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Creating New Knowledge Since its founding in 1867 as a land-grant institution, WVU has developed into the state’s flagship research university. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classified WVU as a Research University (High Research Activity). University faculty members secure $141 million annually in sponsored contracts and research grants. WVU faculty members are studying gene mapping, developing new anti-cancer and anti-diabetic drugs, helping forensic investigators solve crimes, creating better materials for building bridges and conducting other cutting-edge research to help improve people’s lives. The state of West Virginia has created a Research Trust Fund to leverage public and private investments that will transform West Virginia’s economy. WVU will be able to tap into this fund to double private gifts that support research in key areas linked to economic development, health care and job growth. WVU is focusing its efforts on research in energy, health and biomedical sciences and security and intelligence. WVU, historically a leader in energy research, is poised to help our nation become energy independent and more environmentally responsible. Through the University’s new Advanced Energy Initiative, more than 100 skilled faculty members are performing research on issues such clean power generation, innovative coal extraction technology, and high efficiency engine and vehicle technology. They have executed nearly $100 million in energy-related research during the past four years alone. Researchers at WVU’s Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center contribute to the health of the state and the world through cuttingedge projects that are focused on areas of health that are especially important to West Virginia. WVU is also the home of the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute, dedicated to the study of Alzheimer’s and other diseases that affect the brain.

The University’s international leadership in biometrics led the FBI to name WVU its lead academic partner in biometrics research. Besides having worldwide significance on security issues, this partnership provides WVU students with an academic opportunity unmatched at any other institution in the United States. At WVU today, there are more than 60 specialized research centers and institutes.

WVU PRESIDENT

james p. clements

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Framed by WVU’s Downtown Campus on a beautiful fall day, the Clements family is proud to now be a part of the Mountaineer family. From left: Twins Maggie and Hannah, Tyler, Beth, Grace and Jim Clements.

James P. Clements believes that great universities must operate on the principles of shared governance and community engagement in order to solve problems. Since becoming West Virginia University’s 23rd president on June 30, 2009, Dr. Clements has worked diligently to lay a foundation of cooperation for WVU, strengthening local and global partnerships that not only produce meaningful results for the University, but provide lasting benefits for all West Virginians. Dr. Clements often says that no university in the country means as much to its state as WVU means to West Virginia. In order to fortify that relationship, he plans to continue positioning the University as a 21st century land-grant institution, providing innovative academic and wellness programs for students, technologically advanced research for use around the globe and substantial service and health-care initiatives for the community. To achieve that vision, Dr. Clements invited input on a strategic plan, a proposal that will provide direction for the next 10 years, and establishes the groundwork for the next 100. The responses to his “Share Your Vision” survey formed themes around seven key areas that impact the vitality and reputation of the University: academic and faculty excellence, research, undergraduate education, graduate education, state impact, health care and multiculturalism and internationalization. Dr. Clements has already announced several initiatives in support of the plan, including: creating a grants budget office to assist researchers; hiring 100 new faculty members to achieve goals directly related to WVU’s mission; building a new student health facility to increase wellness efforts; dedicating $1.5 million from capital funds to expand recreational space for students; and increasing research to position the University as a leader in fields such as energy, biometrics and health sciences. Additional priorities will be to continue offering world-class health care and to increase state outreach in the health sciences, to find more efficient and effective ways to use technology to drive progress, to increase the diversity of WVU’s learning community and to develop an even broader global focus in preparing students for new international opportunities.

He also plans to focus on increasing student retention, increasing WVU’s doctoral program enrollment, enhancing leadership development and increasing operating funds, among other goals. Dr. Clements’ previous experience in higher education demonstrates his ability to help achieve these objectives, guiding WVU to continued stability, growth and prominence. Before joining the Mountaineer family, Dr. Clements served as provost and vice president at Towson University, the second largest public university in Maryland. Under his leadership, Towson developed academic and student support programs that led to impressive increases in enrollment as well as retention and graduation rates. Towson’s externally-funded research increased by 36 percent during Dr. Clements’ tenure as provost. Prior to becoming provost, he served as Towson University’s vice president for economic and community outreach and as the Robert W. Deutsch Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Computer & Information Sciences. He was a four-time recipient of Towson’s Faculty Member of the Year Award given by students at the University. With a background in computer science, Dr. Clements also brings technological savvy to his role as president. He has a B.S. in computer science and an M.S. and Ph.D. in operations analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), as well as an M.S. in computer science from Johns Hopkins University. His project management textbook, in its fourth edition, is used in more than 20 countries and is published in four languages. In October 2009, he was named UMBC’s Alumnus of the Year in the Engineering and Information Technology category. Dr. Clements chairs the boards of the WVU Research Corporation, the West Virginia United Health System, WVU Hospitals and the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute Executive Advisory Board. He also serves as an ex-officio member of the WVU Foundation and WVU Alumni Association boards. He is married to Beth Clements, and they have four children – Tyler, twin daughters Hannah and Maggie, and Grace.

ed pastilong

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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It is truly a great time to be a Mountaineer. Just ask West Virginia University Director of Athletics Ed Pastilong. Never has total athletic success befallen Morgantown quite like it has over the last six years. And it’s all happened under Pastilong’s watch. During his 20-year tenure, Pastilong has spearheaded WVU’s growth into one of the nation’s finest athletic departments on and off the playing fields as it competes in 17 varsity sports. He’s done this through leadership efforts in meeting the demands of running a top-tier organizaThe Pastilong Family – Front row (left to right): Michael and Nick DeFelice, tion by keeping up with the times. His vision has Mona and Ed Pastilong, Shawn and Ryan Richter. Back row (left to right): Kim and Anthony DeFelice, Amy and Pat Richter helped guide, mold and shape the student-athlete experience into a positive one here at WVU teams being involved in Breast Cancer Awareness through national through a successful, across-the-board, total athletic program. “Think Pink” initiatives. Other varsity sports volunteer their time at lo During his tenure, Pastilong has spearheaded more than $65 cal elementary schools’ read-a-louds and at other various community million in facility renovations, witnessed the department’s budget service initiatives. increase from $20 million to more than $40 million, steered WVU into There’s no doubt that West Virginia University is currently expethe BIG EAST football conference in 1991 and into full-fledged memriencing a Golden Era. With great leadership, tremendous insight and ber status in the league in 1995. He also initiated the Athletic Direca heartwarming personality, Ed Pastilong can proudly claim it all haptor’s Academic Honor Roll, where more than 4,000 student-athletes pened on his watch. have been recognized for outstanding work in the classroom, and the Pastilong joined the athletic department as football recruiting coorWVU sports Hall of Fame, where 120 former Mountaineers have been dinator in 1976 and two years later became its scholarship officer. so honored. In 1979, he was named assistant athletic director for facilities The facility upgrades and capital improvements alone have been and operations. He spearheaded the planning and management of all staggering. Since 1989, WVU has made tremendous strides to its home athletic contests, as well as the scheduling and the maintenance football facility, Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Suites to of the Coliseum and stadium; Pastilong was also on the board for the three sides of the stadium, Touchdown Terrace, the Caperton Indoor planning and building of Mountaineer Field. He remained director of Practice Facility, new locker rooms, the Reynolds Family Academic athletic facilities until his promotion to associate athletic director in Center and the Donald J. Brohard Hall of Traditions highlight the mak1987. ing of WVU’s football facility into one of the nation’s finest. Prior to West Virginia, Pastilong served football coaching stints at Other facility improvements under Pastilong’s tenure include renScott High in Madison, W.Va., and at Salem College, where he tutored ovations to the WVU Coliseum and Hawley Field and the construction the Tigers from 1969-75, winning more games than any other West of Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Cary Gym for Mountaineer Gymnastics Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference team during that period. and a state-of-the-art wrestling facility. And a new basketball practice He was also the school’s dean of health and physical education from facility is on the horizon in the near future. 1972-75. On the playing fields, the last six years have arguably been the He received his bachelor’s degree from WVU in physical most successful in the history of West Virginia University athletics. As education in 1966, and later earned a master’s degree from WVU. As proof, look no farther than WVU’s No. 30 national ranking in the U.S. a Mountaineer player, Pastilong lettered in 1964 and 1965, completing Sports Academy Director’s Cup, the school’s best-ever finish in 2008. 37 of 115 passes for 728 yards and six touchdowns. Success hasn’t just been limited to on the field, either, as Pastilong and his wife, Mona, have two daughters – Kim DeFelice community service has also been at the forefront of WVU’s recent and her husband, Anthony, and Amy Richter and her husband, Pat, successes. All of WVU’s sports are involved in various levels of and four grandsons, Michael and Nick DeFelice and Ryan and Shawn community service from the football team and its affiliation with the Richter. WVU Children’s Hospital to the women’s basketball and gymnastics

MOUNTAINEER EXCELLENCE First Team All-Americans Marie Louise-Asselin, Cross Country Keri Bland, Cross Country Carolyn Blank, Women’s Soccer Brandi Eskew, NRA Clara Grandt, Outdoor Track Andy Lamson, NRA Kyle Smith, NRA Bryant Wallizer, NRA Pat White, Playboy National Champions Rifle Team

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Conference Champions Kayla Andrews, Swimming Marie Louise-Asselin, Cross Country Women’s Soccer, American Division Champions Morgan Callaway. Swimmer Lindsey Largo, Swimming Michael Walker, Swimming Kurt Brenner (174), Wrestling Meghan Morris, Gymnastics Shelly Purkat, Gymnastics Chelsi Tabor, Gymnastics Tina Maloney, Gymnastics

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team Alex Ruoff ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American Second Team Doug Slavonic ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-American Third Team Marie-Louise Asselin Andy Lamson

Pat White was a second round NFL draft pick by the Miami Dolphins

ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team Marie-Louise Asselin, Cross Country/Track Andy Lamson, Rifle Liz Repella, Women’s Basketball Alex Ruoff, Men’s Basketball Doug Slavonic, Football Ryan Stanchek, Football ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team Keri Bland, Cross Country/Track Deana Everett, Women’s Soccer Robin Rushton, Women’s Soccer Major Award Winners Keri Bland, Women’s Indoor Track, BIG EAST Most Outstanding Performer Carolyn Blank, Women’s Soccer, BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year, BIG EAST All-Tournament Team Morgan Callaway, Women’s Swimming, BIG EAST Most Outstanding Performer Jedd Gyorko, NCBWA District II Player of the Year Erica Henderson, BIG EAST All-Tournament Team Zach Johnson, Men’s Soccer, BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year Pat McAfee, Ray Guy Award National Finalist Sarah Miles, BIG EAST Most Improved Player Mehgan Morris, EAGL Outstanding Senior Gymnast Alex Ruoff, BIG EAST Sportsmanship Award and BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Scholar Athlete of the Year Pat White, Meineke Car Care Bowl and Senior Bowl MVP All-BIG EAST Alexandra Acker, Track and Field Kayla Andrews, Swimming and Diving Marie-Louise Asselin, Cross Country Greer Barnes, Women’s Soccer Vince Belnome, Baseball Scooter Berry, Football Keri Bland, Cross Country, Track and Field Carolyn Blank, Women’s Soccer and all-tournament Payton Brooks, Swimming and Diving Da’Sean Butler, Men’s Basketball Morgan Callaway, Swimming and Diving Chelsea Carrier, Track and Field Kaylin Christoper, Track and Field Amanda Cicchini, Women’s Soccer Mike Dent, Football Noel Devine, Football Dan DiBartolomeo, Baseball Devin Ebanks, Men’s Basketball Chris Enourato, Baseball Deanna Everett, Women’s Soccer George Farquhar, Swimming and Diving Takisha Granberry, Women’s Basketball Clara Grandt, Cross Country Billy Gross, Baseball Jedd Gyorko, Baseball Kate Harrison, Track and Field Erica Henderson, Women’s Soccer (all-tournament) Mortty Ivy, Football Zach Johnson, Men’s Soccer Sarah Kosmak, Swimming and Diving Ellis Lankster, Football Lindsey Largo, Swimming and Diving Austin Markel, Baseball and all-tournament Pablo Marmolejo, Swimming and Diving Gift Maworere, Men’s Soccer Pat McAfee, Football (Punter and Kicker) Blake Miller, Women’s Soccer Megan Mischler, Women’s Soccer Maritza Paredes, Swimming and Diving Justin Parks, Baseball Shaunna Purtell, Swimming and Diving

MOUNTAINEER EXCELLENCE Liz Repella, Women’s Basketball April Rotilio, Track and Field Alex Ruoff, Men’s Basketball Jock Sanders, Football Stephanie Shupe, Swimming and Diving Alison Spiker, Track and Field Ryan Stanchek, Football Tobias Streich, Baseball Jaryn Studer, Swimming and Diving Jarryd Summers, Baseball Michael Walker, Swimming and Diving Pat White, Football

All-EAGL Mehgan Morris, Gymnastics Amy Bieski, Gymnastics Naja Johnson, Gymnastics Kiersten Spoerke, Gymnastics Chelsi Tabor, Gymnastics Shelly Purkat, Gymnastics Nicole Roach, Gymnastics Emily Kerwin, Gymnastics Tina Maloney, Gymnastics

All-Mid Atlantic Marie-Louise Asselin, Cross Country Greer Barnes, Women’s Soccer Keri Bland, Cross Country Kaylyn Christoper, Cross Country Amanda Cicchini, Women’s Soccer Clara Grandt, Cross Country Caroyln Blank, Women’s Soccer Kate Harrison, Cross Country Ahna Lewis, Cross Country

All-GARC Brandi Eskew, Rifle Michael Kulbacki, Rifle Andy Lamson, Rifle Justin Pentz, Rifle Tommy Santelli, Rifle Kyle Smith, Rifle Bryant Wallizer, Rifle

ESPN College GameDay made a visit to Morgantown in 2009

Mehgan Morris finished 18th at the 2009 NCAA Championships

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Teams Baseball – 37-18 Men’s Basketball – 23-12, NCAA Tournament Cross Country – 4th place NCAA finish Women’s Basketball – 18-15, WNIT Second Round Cross Country – 4th-place NCAA finish Football – 9-4, Meineke Car Care Bowl Champions (Final Ranking No. 23) Gymnastics – 15-8, 1 NCAA qualifier Rifle – 11-1, National Champions (Final Coaches Ranking No. 1) Rowing – 8th BIG EAST Men’s Soccer – 5-9-5 Women’s Soccer – 14-3-6, NCAA Second Round (Final Ranking No. 14) Men’s Swimming and Diving – 4-10, 4th BIG EAST Women’s Swimming – 4-11, 5th BIG EAST Tennis – 9-17 Track – 6 NCAA Indoor qualifiers, 3 NCAA Outdoor qualifiers Volleyball – 7-21 Wrestling – 8-4-2, 5 NCAA qualifiers

ATHLETICS YEAR IN REVIEW

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athletic success

Excellence in Mountaineer athletics flourished yet again in 2008-09 for West Virginia University, continuing a six year run that few other periods of time in the department’s history can rival as more successful. Rifle won its 14th NCAA Championship and first since 1998 with a comeback performance for the ages on day two of the event. Coach Jon Hammond garnered CRCA Coach the Year honors while seven Mountaineers were named All-Americans in an 11-1 season. Cross country finished fourth at the NCAA Championships, marking its highest ever finish at the event in school history. MarieLouise Asselin and Keri Bland garnered All-America honors along the way while Asselin became WVU’s first ever individual BIG EAST champion. Six runners earned All-Mid Atlantic honors. Football posted a 9-4 record, defeated North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl and finished in the nation’s top 25 for the fourth consecutive season. Quarterback Patrick White set 23 WVU, BIG EAST and NCAA records, ending his career as the all-time leading rushing quarterback in college football history and the first to ever win four consecutive bowl games as a starter. White earned bowl MVP honors for the third straight season and earned Senior Bowl MVP honors as well. Ten Mountaineers garnered All-BIG EAST accolades. Kicker Pat McAfee was a Ray Guy Award national finalist as well as a Walter Camp All-American with teammate Ryan Stanchek. Alex Ruoff, Da’Sean Butler and Devin Ebanks garnered All-BIG EAST accolades in leading the men’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in the last five years with a 23-12 record. Ruoff garnered ESPN The Magazine All-American First Team honors as well as the BIG EAST Sportsmanship and Scholar of the Year awards.

Women’s soccer qualified for its ninth consecutive NCAA tournament and won the BIG EAST’s American Division championship with a 14-3-6 record. Greer Barnes attained All-America and All-BIG EAST honors while teammate Carolyn Blank was named the league’s Midfielder of the Year. Seven Mountaineers in all garnered All-BIG EAST honors. Women’s basketball qualified for the postseason WNIT with an 18-15 record. Sarah Miles earned the BIG EAST’s Most Improved Award while Liz Repella and Takisha Granberry garnered All-BIG EAST Second Team accolades. The duo also became just the second set of teammates in school history to each amass 500 or more points in the same season. Gymnastics qualified for its 26th NCAA Regional behind the senior Mehgan Morris, who was named the EAGL’s Outstanding Senior Gymnast. She was joined by eight other teammates on the all-conference list. The team posted 15-8 overall record with a remarkable 10-2 EAGL conference mark. Outdoor track finished third at the ECAC Championships, tying a school record for the highest finish at the event in school history. Baseball finished third in the BIG EAST, tying a school record for most regular season wins with 36. Men’s soccer player Zach Johnson was named the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year while teammate Gift Maworere earned all-league honors. Kurt Brenner won an EWL Championship at 174 pounds while Morgan Calloway was named the BIG EAST’s Most Outstanding Women’s Swimming Performer. A program-best six Mountaineers qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship while rowing and volleyball made great strides in preparing for their futures.

MEDIA INFORMATION

in the national spotlight During the Week Any member of the media wishing to interview a player or member of the coaching staff during the week should speak with West Virginia rifle contact Shannon McNamara at the sports communications office via phone, (304) 293-2821, at least 24 hours in advance. Electronic Media Services Updated game notes and statistics will be available on www.MSNsportsNET.com. Members of the media interested in coaches and player head shots and select action photos can request a photo CD from the WVU Sports Communications Office.

MSNsportsNET.com

All news releases are posted to MSNsportsNET.com. Media can access the latest happenings of Mountaineer rifle by checking in regularly to MSNsportsNET.com’s home page or the rifle page. Looking for information on any Mountaineer student-athlete or coach? It’s all on MSNsportsNET.com. Student-athlete and coaching staff bios are available at the click of a finger.

Game Coverage MSNsportsNET.com is the place for media and fans to go for the latest on West Virginia rifle. In 2009, streamed audio and video broadcasts will be available via MSNsportsNET.com for select sporting events. Live stats are also available online for many home events. Extensive postgame coverage also can be found on MSNsportsNET.com, including game recaps, photo galleries from home events and postgame notes. Statistics and Records Updated following each game, MSNsportsNET.com is your place to find the latest statistics for Mountaineer rifle. Not only will you find this season’s statistics, but you will also be able to find the WVU record book for some historical perspective. And Much More Updated daily, MSNsportsNET.com also provides ticket information, radio and television listings, viewer surveys, trivia contests, links to other great sports sites, the BIG EAST and information on West Virginia’s 16 other varsity sports. Log on by typing in www.MSNsportsNET.com to get the latest Mountaineer news. The attractive site offers everything for the West Virginia cross country fan. And Mountaineer fans from anywhere in the world never have to miss the big game again thanks to MSNsportsNET.com.

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Media Services The West Virginia University Sports Communications Office will be available throughout the entire 2009-10 rifle season to accommodate media requests. Following are some guidelines that should make it easy for media members to cover the West Virginia rifle team. Any additional questions should be directed to sports communications graduate assistant Shannon McNamara.

Game Releases Game releases are made available in PDF format on MSNsportsNET.com. This complete informational packet will be available one day prior to game day.

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WVU Sports Communications Sports Communications The West Virginia University sports communication office is located in the WVU Coliseum near the Red Gate. The main sports communications office is Room 107 with additional offices upstairs in Room 214. Mailing Address Sports Communications Office West Virginia University P.O. Box 0877 Morgantown, WV 26507-0877 Overnight Shipping Address Sports Communications Office West Virginia University 107 Coliseum Monongahela Blvd. Morgantown, WV 26505

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Phone Information Office: 304-293-2821 Fax: 304-293-4105

Rifle Contact Shannon McNamara Sports Communications Graduate Assistant E-Mail: Shannon.McNamara@mail.wvu.edu

Sports Communications Staff Michael Fragale Assistant Athletic Director, Communications John Antonik Director of New Media Bryan Messerly Sports Information Director Mike Montoro Director of Football Communications Joe Swan Sports Publications Director Phil Caskey Associate Sports Information Director Tim Goodenow Assistant Sports Publications Director Lisa Ammons Business Manager Amy Prunty Program Assistant Cheryl Maust Program Assistant Ira Green Graduate Assistant Shannon McNamara Graduate Assistant Steve Stone Graduate Assistant Kelly Tuckwiller Graduate Assistant Tiffany Doolittle Student Assistant Grant Dovey Student Assistant

Directions to the WVU Shell Building From I-68 Take the Pierpont Road (mile marker 7) exit and follow signs toward the football stadium. At the second traffic light, turn right on Route 705. Turn left at the sixth traffic light onto Van Voorhis Road. The road becomes Patteson Drive at University Avenue. Proceed up Patteson to the light at Jerry West Boulevard. Turn right on to Gale Catlett Dive and the Natatorium/Shell Building will be on your right a few hundred feet ahead.

From I-79 Take the Star City/WVU (mile marker 155) exit. Follow signs to West Virginia University. Cross the Star City Bridge and proceed up Monongahela Boulevard past Texas Roadhouse. The WVU Natatorium/Shell Building is just ahead on the right.