2011-12 WVU Rifle Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS & CREDITS

2..................................................A Championship Program 4................................................. WVU On The Global Scene 6................................................................. In the Spotlight 7................................................Strength And Conditioning 8........................................................... Community Service 9................................................................ Athletic Training 10.......................................................................... Facilities 12........................................................National Champions 14...............................................................Nicco Campriani 16.................................................Student-Athlete Support 20.....................................................................Campus Life 24.................................................. Mountaineer Excellence

COACHING STAFF

28..............................................Head Coach Jon Hammond 30.......................................... One-on-One with Hammond 32...................................................................Support Staff

MOUNTAINEER PROFILES

34..............................................................................Roster 35..................................................................... Team Photo 36............................................................. Michael Kulbacki 37.....................................................................Justin Pentz 38............................................................... Petra Zublasing 39............................................................... Thomas Kyanko 40................................................... Daniel Sojka/Amy Bock 41...............................................Taylor Ciotola/Meelis Kiisk 42........................................Chance Cover/Matthew Martin

RECORD BOOK

54................................................................ School Records 54.............................................................. Coaches Records 55...........................................................Individual Records 56....................................................................... Olympians 57.............................................................NCAA Champions 58..................................................................All-Americans 60...................................................................NCAA Results 61...................................................................NCAA History 63................................................................... GARC History 64........................................................Year-by-Year Results 65................................................... All-Time Series Records 66................................................................All-Time Scores

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

74............................................President James P. Clements 75.......................................Director of Athletics Oliver Luck 76.................................................................. Head Coaches 77......................................................................Senior Staff 78............................................................. Athletic Facilities

79..........................................Sports Communications 80..................................................Media Information

2011 SEASON

44............................................................... Season Preview 45......................................................................... Schedule

2010 REVIEW

48................................................................ Season Review 49.............................................................................Results 51..........................................................................Statistics

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A CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM Simply put, the West Virginia University rifle team is the most accomplished collegiate squad. With 14 national championships to their name, the most recent captured just two years ago in 2009, the Mountaineers set the nationwide standard for sustained success.

Six-year WVU coach Jon Hammond, himself a former Mountaineer shooter, has resurrected the program after a brief absence on the national scene and led them to four straight national championships, one NCAA team title, two NCAA air rifle titles and two consecutive Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) titles. Along the way, Hammond has recruited some of the world’s top talent, producing 35 National Rifle Association All-Americans.

A combination of solid work ethic and exceptional skill level has helped the Mountaineers annually stake a claim at the nation’s top ranking. While individual success is applauded, it is the team’s unity and strive toward one collective goal – a national championship – that drives the Mountaineers daily in the WVU Rifle Range.

Heart, dedication and desire – the pillars of the WVU Rifle program and the keys to the team’s continued success.

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WVU ON THE GLOBAL SCENE A program rich in history, the West Virginia rifle team proudly boasts 14 former Olympians among its alumni, including current head coach Jon Hammond (Great Britain, 2008). At least one former Mountaineer has competed in every Olympics since 1976, with Hammond, Mike Anti (USA), Nicco Campriani (Italy) and Dave Johnson (USA) all participating in the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.

Most recently, Campriani, the 2010 air rifle world champion, and current junior Petra Zublasing, both National Rifle Association All-Americans, captured Olympic quota places for Italy and will compete for a spot on the nation’s squad for the 2012 London Summer Olympics; Campriani was the first athlete of any sport to earn a quota for the 2012 Games.

Hammond also has made a name for himself on the international shooting scene, as he became the most successful Scottish athlete in a single Commonwealth Games with four medal wins in 2010 – two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze.

Many current Mountaineer shooters can be found competing on the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup circuit when not shooting for WVU. Additionally, the Mountaineers are frequent competitors at USA Shooting Championships.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Choosing to become a Mountaineer is special.

Without a professional sports team in the state, folks across the state and throughout the region love West Virginia University athletics.

No school helps its student-athletes more than the people at WVU. Mountaineers have the unique opportunity to represent themselves, their teammates and their university to news media, alumni, friends, family and the general public. Your interaction with these groups is also part of your educational process.

If you take advantage of these opportunities, it can have a positive effect, not only on your career as a student-athlete at West Virginia, but also on your life after you have donned the Old Gold and Blue.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Athletic excellence and strength and conditioning go hand-in-hand at West Virginia University. WVU’s strength and conditioning staff ensures all student-athletes 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 his or her 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.

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.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE Winning and working hard are important to the West Virginia University 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.

“It’s really important for our team to give back,” says coach Jon 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 Mountaineers especially enjoy working in outdoor settings, and regularly 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 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.

The WVU rifle team understands the privileges that come with being a Mountaineer, and in appreciation of the gifts they receive, 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.

“Without any professional teams, the student-athletes at West Virginia University are really put on a pedestal,” says 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.”

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

ATHLETIC TRAINING The West Virginia athletic training program looks to get its student-athletes back on the field in a timely manner while providing quality health care for its student-athletes and coaches.

The scope of the athletic training services encompass various domains which includes injury recognition, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, education and counseling that will enable the athlete to maintain an optimal quality of life beyond the span of athletic competition.

Multiple athletic training rooms are available for student-athletes furnished with the latest in technology and equipment. The athletic training staff will work in conjunction with the team physicians and athletic administration to assure the student-athletes receive quality care throughout their career at WVU.

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FACILITIES 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 10 MEGAlink electronic scoring systems, the most up-todate system used by some of the country’s proficient shooters, including 2008 Olympian and current WVU 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 the athletes.

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 others 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 studentathletes 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 NCAA initiated a new rule 2010-11 that mandated that each team can declare five scoring shooters prior to a match, and count the top four scores. The same five shooters do not have to count for smallbore and air rifle. The NCAA Championships is the only exception – the same five shooters must shoot smallbore and air rifle, with the team counting the best four scores in each discipline.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS NCAA titles are a common goal for all West Virginia rifle teams, and the squad has made good on its ambition 14 times since 1980, the most of any team.

With a talent pool envied by most, the Mountaineers are always in contention for individual national championships, too, with15 student-athletes earning 19 combined individual titles, the most of any collegiate rifle program. Four Mountaineers concluded their WVU careers with two national titles: John Rost (air rifle, 1981, 1982), Web Wright (smallbore, 1987, 1988), Ann-Marie Pfiffner (air rifle, 1991, 1992) and Trevor Gathman (air rifle, 1993, 1996).

Nicco Campriani is the most recent WVU national champion, as he won the air rifle title at the 2011 NCAA Championships; he was the first Mountaineer NCAA winner since Marcos Scrivner claimed the smallbore title in 1997, and the first WVU air rifle champion since Gathman.

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NICCO CAMPRIANI Though he only wore the Old Gold and Blue for two seasons, Nicco Campriani left an indelible mark on the West Virginia rifle program.

The four-time National Rifle Association AllAmerican tore through his brief Mountaineer career.

With just 18 WVU career matches to his name, he secured almost every possible honor available to a collegiate shooter and capped off his brilliant tenure with the 2011 NCAA individual air rifle title.

In addition to his national championship, Campriani was a repeat Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) air rifle, smallbore and combined score champion. He also was named the 2011 GARC Shooter and Senior of the Year, and served as WVU’s GARC Scholar-Athlete representative.

Campriani broke or tied every record in the WVU record book, and most notably he shot a collegiaterecord 600 air rifle twice in 2011, becoming only the second NCAA shooter to attain the perfect score.

Also strong in the classroom, Campriani was named to the 2011 Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-America men’s at-large first team and earned two Capital One/CoSIDA Academic all-District II at-large men’s honors. He also was named the 2011 WVU Red Brown Cup honoree.

One of the strongest shooters on the international scene, Campriani won the air rifle Gold medal at the 50th ISSF World Championship in 2010. The victory also was accompanied by an Olympic quota place, and Campriani earned the distinction of becoming the first qualified athlete among all sport events for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT 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. Some of those strides include a string of eight consecutive years where the department has had at least one first team Academic All-American.

To help its student athletes achieve academic success, one of the nation’s finest facilities resides in the WVU Coliseum – The Athletic Academic Performance Center.

Coliseum Academic Performance Center – WVU Coliseum • 8,000-square foot facility providing individual and group study areas • State-of-the-art computer labs • Provides a quiet atmosphere and is open six days a week • The latest in fingerprint technology used when signing in • Center can be utilized around the student-athlete’s schedule • Center cost $1.3 million and opened in October of 2007 • Facility gift was provided by former Mountaineer great Jerry West and his wife, Karen, and the Robbins family.

WVU’s Academic Support Services Provides • Team educational counselors • Tutoring services • Priority registration for student-athletes • Post-eligibility assistance Tutoring Service Facts • Over 75 tutors provide student-athletes with assistance in their classes • Upperclassmen, graduate students and community members serve as tutors in their area of specialty • Tutoring services are provided for all student-athletes regardless of scholarship status NCAA Certification West Virginia University received unconditional recertification in April 2010 from the NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification, recognizing that the University’s athletic program is in “substantial conformity with operating principles” adopted

by Division I schools. The purpose of athletics certification is to ensure integrity in the institution’s athletics program and to assist institutions in improving their athletics departments, the NCAA said.

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STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT 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.

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 2002-03.

APR The West Virginia University women’s soccer team, men’s basketball team and women’s cross country team received public recognition in the spring of 2010 by the NCAA for their latest multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. These teams posted multiyear APRs in the top 10 percent of all squads in each sport. Each year, the NCAA honors selected Division I sports teams by publicly recognizing their latest multiyear APR. The APR provides a real-time look at a team’s academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation and provides a measure of each team’s academic performance.

Student Athlete Advisory Committee The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) provides a forum for the “voice of the student-athlete” on WVU’s campus.

SAAC membership provides feedback to administration about how to better WVU athletic programs. They offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses.

CHAMPS/Life Skills The many challenges that today’s college student-athletes face, both on and off the playing field, are unmatched in the history of higher education. Unfortunately, many students are not well prepared to face these challenges or encounter life issues that undermine health and success in college. To prepare student-athletes for the demands of college life and beyond, the NCAA developed the CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success)/Life Skills program.

In the spring of 1995, the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics initiated its own CHAMPS/Life Skills program. WVU was one of only 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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CAMPUS LIFE Virginia University is a leading 21st century land-grant institution that is improving people’s lives through teaching, ð West discovery and outreach.

WVU colleges and schools offer 193 degree programs from the bachelor’s through the doctoral and first-professional ð 13levels.

ð WVU students receive $317 million annually in grants, loans, work study, fee waivers and scholarships. campus offers one of the nation’s safest college environments — Reader’s Digest ranked it 18th among 135 U.S. ð WVU’s colleges and universities and gave WVU an ‘A’ for its strong commitment to safety.

American institute for Economic Research named Morgantown one of America’s “Best College Towns.” Kiplinger’s ð The Personal Finance magazine listed the city 29th among “50 Smart Places to Live.” and job opportunities were among the factors Men’s Journal magazine cited in naming Morgantown the ð Recreational nation’s third-best small city. Sporting News named Morgantown one of its “Best Sports Cities.” Careerbuilder.com ranked the city as one of the “25 Best Cities to Find a Job.” main Morgantown location includes three distinct campuses—Downtown, Evansdale and the Health Sciences ð WVU’s 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.

Student Recreation Center offers a six-lane lap pool and a leisure pool; a 20-person whirlpool; seven courts for ð The basketball, volleyball, and badminton; fitness machines and free weights covering 17,000 square feet; and a 50-foot climbing wall.

ð WVU has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, more than any other school in the BIG EAST Conference.

FBI chose WVU as its national leader for biometrics research. WVU is the academic arm of the FBI’s Biometric Center of ð The Excellence.

WVU School of Medicine’s Rural Medicine Program is ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s top ð The 10 graduate programs in the field. More than two dozen WVU graduate programs are ranked by the publication as among the nation’s best.

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CAMPUS LIFE WVU: A Brief Profile WVU is one of only 11 schools in the country that are land-grant, doctoral research universities with a comprehensive medical school.

Students: WVU’s main campus fall 2010 enrollment was 29,306.

Alumni: The new Erickson Alumni Center is a gathering place for WVU’s more than 175,000 alumni worldwide.

Degree Programs: WVU offers 193 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs.

Division Campuses: Potomac State College of WVU; WVU Institute of Technology Health Sciences Center Divisions: Charleston Division, Health Sciences Center, Charleston, W.Va.; Eastern Division, Health Sciences Center, Martinsburg, W.Va. Major Academic Divisions: Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Creative Arts, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Honors College, College of Human Resources and Education, Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism, College of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Potomac State College of WVU, WVU Institute of Technology Visitors Resource Center: Located on the Morgantown Waterfront, the Visitors Resource Center features unique, cutting-edge displays and traditional West Virginia hospitality. Operating hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. (closed Sundays and most University holidays). Guided tours with friendly knowledgeable student guides M-F at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sat. at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., except home football Saturdays. Phone: 304-293-3489. Visit: http://visit.wvu.edu Admission Information: Information is available from the Office of Admissions and Records, PO Box 6090, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6090; or call 304-293-2121 or visit WVU on the web: http://www.wvu.edu; E-mail: go2wvu@mail. wvu.edu Mountaineer Parents Club Helpline: Receive information or share comments by calling 1-800-WVU-0096. Someone will respond within one business day if possible.

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WVU ATHLETICS 2010-11

BY THE NUMBERS Team Record Baseball: 28-27 Cross Country: 5th place at BIG EAST Championships & 5th place at NCAA Regionals Men’s Basketball: 21-12, 11-7 BIG EAST (NCAA 3rd Round) Women’s Basketball: 24-10, 8-8 BIG EAST (NCAA 2nd Round) Football: 9-3, 5-2 BIG EAST (Share of regular-season conference title) (Champs Sports Bowl Game) Gymnastics: 13-10, 10-4 EAGL (6th place at NCAA Regionals) Rowing: 7th BIG EAST Men’s Soccer: 11-8-2, 5-4-0 BIG EAST (NCAA 2nd Round) Women’s Soccer: 18-5-1, 9-1-1 BIG EAST (BIG EAST Champions) (NCAA Sweet 16) Men’s Swimming and Diving: 4-2, 4th BIG EAST (3 NCAA qualifiers) Women’s Swimming and Diving: 2-7, 3rd BIG EAST (1 NCAA qualifier) Women’s Tennis: 8-14 Rifle: 11-2, 5-1 GARC (2nd NCAA); GARC Postseason Champions (NCAA Air Rifle Champions) Ranked No. 1 all season; Nicco Campriani was the NCAA Air Rifle Champion Women’s Track: Indoor: 5th BIG EAST, 18th NCAA; Outdoor: 2nd BIG EAST, 20th NCAA Volleyball: 15-15, 5-9 BIG EAST Wrestling: 9-6, 4-2 EWL, 5 NCAA qualifiers NCAA Individual Champions Nicco Campriani, NCAA Air Rifle First Team All-Americans Keri Bland, Indoor Track, NCAA Nicco Campriani, Rifle, National Rifle Association (NRA) (smallbore and air rifle) Chelsea Carrier, Indoor Track, NCAA Chelsea Carrier, Outdoor Track, NCAA John Flowers, 2011 Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America Team Kaitlyn Gillespie, Cross Country, UATFCCCA Kate Harrison, Outdoor Track, NCAA Robert Sands, Football, Sporting News Rachel Viglianco, Rowing, National Strength and Conditioning Association Petra Zublasing, Rifle, National Rifle Association (NRA) (air rifle)

Team Champions Women’s Soccer, BIG EAST Rifle, GARC BIG EAST Champions Rachael Burnett, Women’s Swimming (500 Free, 400 IM) Taylor Camp, Men’s Swimming (100 Fly) Chelsea Carrier, Women’s Indoor Track (pentathlon, 60m hurdles), .

Women’s Outdoor Track (long jump, 100m, 400m hurdles) Kate Harrison, Women’s Outdoor Track (10,000-meter run) Mandie Nugent, Women’s Swimming (200 Fly) Jessica O’Connell, Women’s Indoor Track (3,000m) April Rotilio, Women’s Outdoor Track (400-meter dash) EAGL Champions Amy Bieski, Gymnastics (uneven bars) GARC Champions Nicco Campriani, Rifle (air rifle, smallbore, & combined score) BIG EAST Individual Awards Racheal Burnett, Women’s Swimming, 2011 co-BIG EAST Women’s Most Outstanding Swimmer Kerri Butler, Women’s Soccer, 2010 BIG EAST Championship Most Outstanding Defensive Player Kerri Butler, Women’s Soccer, 2010 BIG EAST Championship All-Tournament team Chelsea Carrier, Women’s Track, 2011 BIG EAST Indoor Most Outstanding Field Athlete Chelsea Carrier, Women’s Track, 2011 BIG EAST Outdoor Most Outstanding Track.

Performer of the Meet Meghan Lewis, Women’s Soccer, 2010 BIG EAST Championship Most Outstanding.

Offensive Player Meghan Lewis, Women’s Soccer, 2010 BIG EAST Championship All-Tournament team Bry McCarthy, Women’s Soccer, 2010 BIG EAST Championship All-Tournament Team Blake Miller, Women’s Soccer, 2010 BIG EAST Championship All-Tournament Team Megan Mischler, Women’s Soccer, 2010 BIG EAST Championship All-Tournament Team Mandie Nugent, Women’s Swimming, 2011 co-BIG EAST Women’s Most Outstanding Swimmer Liz Repella, Women’s Basketball, 2010-11 BIG EAST ScholarAthlete Sport Excellence Award Frances Silva, Women’s Soccer, BIG EAST all-Rookie Team Rachel Viglianco, Rowing, 2010-11 BIG EAST ScholarAthlete Sport Excellence Award BIG EAST Women’s Staff of the Year, Women’s Outdoor Track

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WVU ATHLETICS 2010-11

BY THE NUMBERS Major Awards Amy Bieski, Gymnastics, EAGL Gymnast of the Year Amy Bieski, Gymnastics, EAGL Outstanding Senior of the Year Nicco Campriani, Rifle, GARC Shooter of the Year Nicco Campriani, Rifle, GARC Senior of the Year Nicco Campriani, Rifle, GARC Scholar-Athlete Liz Repella, Women’s Basketball, Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Finalist Red Brown Cup Award Nicco Campriani, Rifle Liz Repella, Women’s Basketball Fred Schaus Captain’s Award Keri Bland, Track and Field Chris Neild, Football

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Jon Hammond

[ head coach • sixth season • west virginia, ‘04 ]

Making good on a promise put in place upon his hiring, Jon Hammond, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, has returned the West Virginia University rifle team to national glory, implementing a strategy for success that has seen one national championship, two Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championships, one undefeated season, 35 National Rifle Association (NRA) All-America honors and four CoSIDA Academic All-America recognitions.

HAMMOND FILE COACHING EXPERIENCE WEST VIRGINIA, 2005-PRESENT • 2009 National Champions • Three straight top three finishes at the NCAA Championships • 2011 air rifle National Champions • Coached Nicco Campriani to the 2011 air rifle national title • Two-time GARC Champions (2010, 2011) • 2010 GARC regular-season champions with 11-0 record • 2010 GARC Coach of the Year • 2009 air rifle National Champions • 2009 CRCA Coach of the Year • 2008 NRA Distinguished College Coach • 2008 GARC Coach of the Year • Coached 16 student-athletes to 35 NRA All-America honors • Four CoSIDA Academic All-Americans • One GARC Senior of the Year • One GARC Shooter of the Year • 54 all-GARC honors • Served as volunteer coach from 2005-06 SHOOTING EXPERIENCE GREAT BRITAIN NATIONAL TEAM • 2008 Beijing Olympic Games • Four medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India - Won two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze - Became the most successful Scottish athlete at a single Games • Fifth place, 50m prone (596), 2008 Rio de Janeiro World Cup • Fourth place, smallbore prone, 2007 European Championships, Granada, Spain GREAT BRITAIN JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM • Bronze medal, 50m prone, 2000 Junior European Championship, Czech Republic • 1998 50m prone World Junior Champion, Barcelona EDUCATION WEST VIRGINIA, 2004 • Master’s degree (sport management) LEEDS UNIVERSITY, 2002 • Bachelor’s degree (geography)

The 2010-11 Season

Leading a team that boasted seven seniors, five of whom comprised his first Mountaineer recruiting class, Hammond saw his fifth season at WVU become another championship year.

Though narrowly edged by GARC rival Kentucky at the 2011 NCAA Rifle Championships, the Mountaineers, ranked No. 1 in the nation throughout the season, won the air rifle team title and finished second overall in smallbore. Additionally, senior Nicco Campriani won the NCAA air rifle title, the first WVU shooter to earn a national championship since 1997. Campriani also finished second in the smallbore competition. All told, the Mountaineers earned a combined five top-five air rifle and smallbore finishes, and six shooters scored eight NRA All-America honors.

Posting an 11-2 overall record and a 5-1 conference mark, the Mountaineers successfully defended their GARC title and also swept the air rifle and smallbore titles. WVU was the first conference team to repeat as champions since Nebraska (2006, ’07). Campriani, the individual air rifle, smallbore and combined score champion, was named the GARC Shooter and Senior of the Year.

Following the season, Campriani and classmate Andy Lamson were named to the Capital One Academic All-America Men’s at-Large first and second teams, respectively, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Campriani was the third Mountaineer in program history to receive the first-team honor.

He also was named the WVU Red Brown Cup honoree.

2008-10

Hammond coached a talented, upperclassmen-laden squad to an 11-0 record in 2010, the team’s first since 2001, and a GARC regular season title.

The Mountaineers followed their unblemished regular season with a win at the GARC Championships, sweeping both discipline titles and walking away with the conference trophy. The victory was the program’s fourth overall and first since 2000.

At his first GARC Championships, transfer Campriani won the smallbore, air rifle and combined score titles, and the Mountaineers earned 18 all-GARC honors, including eight first-team awards. Hammond was named the GARC Coach of the Year, his second distinction in three seasons.

WVU concluded the 2010 campaign with a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships; the Mountaineers, ranked No. 1 in the nation for the majority of the season, finished third in smallbore and fifth in air gun. WVU placed two in the smallbore finals, and following the championships, seven student-athletes earned 12 All-America honors.

Hammond made a name for himself in the coaching ranks in 2009, as he took a young, rising WVU squad to the NCAA Championships and returned with the program’s 14th trophy.

A season that built on momentum, WVU went 11-1 overall, earned its first No. 1 CRCA ranking in over a decade, had seven student-athletes earn All-America honors, improved its 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 the championships’ first day, WVU found itself in sixth place. Hammond’s team regrouped and put forth a strong air rifle showing, with all four competitors finishing in the top 10.

Additionally, Hammond’s squad was strong at the 2009 GARC Championships, as Tommy Santelli finished first overall, second in air rifle and fifth in smallbore. In total, WVU had seven top-10 finishes between the two disciplines.

For his efforts all season, Hammond earned his first CRCA Coach of the Year honor.

Hammond has led WVU to three straight top-three finishes at the NCAA Championships

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Jon Hammond

[ head coach • sixth season • west virginia, ‘04 ] Player Development

Responsible for restoring the glory and tradition to the storied WVU rifle program, Hammond has recruited not only elite athletes to compete in the Old Gold and Blue, but he also has continued to teach and foster his team’s talent so each student-athlete is a stronger competitor upon graduation. Athletic accolades and recognitions go hand-and-hand with such advancements.

The Mountaineers have earned a combined 35 NRA All-America honors, including 15 first team recognitions, since Hammond became head coach.

Following a four-year drought, five Mountaineers scored five AllAmerica honors in 2008, including first-team recognition for senior Lafe Kunkel and freshman Brandi Eskew.

Seven Mountaineers earned a collective 22 All-America honors in two seasons, as the 2009 NCAA champion squad collected 10 awards, while the 2010 team earned 12. The seven honorees each season were decade-high marks.

Six Mountaineers earned eight total All-America honors in 2011, including back-to-back first team air rifle and smallbore awards for Campriani.

Hammond’s leadership also propels the Mountaineers toward fruitful futures. Italians Campriani and Petra Zublasing have earned Olympic quotas for the 2012 London Summer Games, while Bryant Wallizer was invited to train at the US Olympic Training Center immediately following his 2010 graduation.

The Early Years

In only his second year as head coach, Hammond led the 2007-08 rifle squad to an 8-3 record, a third-place finish at the GARC Championships and a sixth-place standing at the NCAA Championships, the Mountaineers’ first appearance in six seasons.

Hammond guided five Mountaineers to NRA smallbore AllAmerica honors that season and also earned individual recognition, as he was named the GARC Coach of the Year and listed as the 2008 NRA Distinguished College Coach.

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 team to its first winning season (6-4) since 2003.

Academic Achievements

A strong proponent for achievement in the range and in the classroom, Hammond’s shooters have proven to be well-rounded student-athletes.

Since his arrival in the fall of 2006, 29 Mountaineers have earned a spot on the annual Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association All-Academic Honor List, including a program-best seven studentathletes in 2011.

The Mountaineers also have been well represented on the annual CoSIDA Academic All-America at-large teams.

Campriani became the program’s third first-team selection in 2011, as he was one of 15 student-athletes named to the CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-America top team. Additionally, Lamson, a three-time CoSIDA Academic All-American, was named to the second team for the second straight season in 2011.

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Athletic Achievements

In addition to his busy coaching schedule, Hammond still competes for the Great Britain National Team. Hammond started shooting when he was nine years old. As a junior, Hammond won both domestic and international honors, highlighted by the 50m prone World Junior Champion title in Barcelona in 1998.

Following his successful second season as the Mountaineers’ coach, Hammond spent the summer of 2008 as an athlete, competing at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. In 2010, he competed at the 50th ISSF World Championshis, in Munich, Germany, and the Commonwealth Games in Dehli, India, where he became the most successful Scottish athlete in a single Commonwealth Games winning four medals – two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze.

Hammond continues to shoot on the ISSF World Cup circuit on an annual basis and is currently ranked inside the top 25 in the ISSF World Rankings following a successful 2011 season.

Prior to Coaching at WVU

Hammond earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Leeds while competing on its rifle team.

Hammond then journeyed to West Virginia to spend the 200203 season competing for the WVU rifle team while working toward his master’s degree in sport management. Hammond returned to Morgantown in 2006 and began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant with the Mountaineers.

In addition to his highly successful career as a shooter, Hammond also has 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 also helped initiate Blind Shooting in Scotland with his father. He worked closely with a group from the Grampian Society for the Blind to teach basic rifle techniques. He 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.

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One-on-One

[ a sit down with coach hammond ] Mountaineers how this team works and what we expect from them regarding work ethic, training and contributing to the overall dynamic of the team.

Mike and Justin are the only two holdovers from the 2009 national championship team.

Will you depend on their experience to motivate the team? Are there benefits to having a thirsty team that hasn’t won the NCAA title yet?

There are pros and cons. I think the biggest pro is that the national championship is going to be something new again for the majority of the team. There should be a hunger and a desire to obtain that trophy. Out of the team, only two have won a national championship, and that is the goal we strive for year in and year out.

There never should be complacency, but when you haven’t done something before, often times there is an increased drive to achieve that accomplishment.

The squad is relatively young this year, with only three returning letterwinners. How do you adjust your coaching style when you have so many newcomers in the fold?

I think, at the beginning, it will take a little longer to figure out where they’re at. You have to decipher their tendencies, their strengths and their weaknesses. There will be more handson-coaching in the range to start with so I can get a feel for their real techniques.

The younger student-athletes are going to need more instruction on the right techniques. I want to accomplish that early, not only so we can prevent bad habits from forming, but also so we can break any previous bad habits.

I think there will be more active coaching early on this season. Throughout the first few weeks of the season, I will be building a knowledge base of where they’re at and also making short- and long-term plans for each individual.

Along those lines, the last three teams have been structured around the seven seniors that graduated in 2011. How does the team dynamic change when you lose so many letterwinners?

You have to rely on the leadership that remains, and that is (seniors) Mike (Kulbacki), Justin (Pentz) and (junior) Petra (Zublasing).

Adding so many newcomers in one season really gives you the opportunity to develop fresh ideas and bring fresh, new things to the team, such as a different atmosphere and different personalities.

I think, as a coaching staff, we all need to remember that they are freshmen and they haven’t heard what we have been preaching for a while. We have to remember to keep that going and to make sure, every day, that we are keeping an eye on them and they are doing the correct things.

Like I said, we really need to rely on the leadership in place to impress upon the new

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At the same time, we absolutely will rely on Mike and Justin’s experience. Though only Mike was on the shooting squad at the 2009 championships, they both have experience and will play a really important role in how they want to lead the team this season and the changes they want to make. I think their motivation and desire for the team to be successful will filter down to the rest of the squad.

The last three squads have set a successful standard for the WVU rifle team. Would you agree?

I think so. I think that’s important, too. Any newcomer that joins the team knows the standard that is expected. We absolutely still expect to contend for the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) Championship, to be ranked in the top three and to challenge for a national championship at the end of the season. Hopefully they all come in with their mindset prepared and share our expectations.

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[ a sit down with coach hammond ] You always stress success in the range and in the classroom. There has been at least one CoSIDA Academic All-American on each of your last three teams. How important is it for the team to stay focused on its studies too?

It’s really important. Those awards show that there is a high academic standard within the team and also expected of the team. I think we had some great individuals over the last several years, but our whole team has been pretty solid and our team GPA has been as high as it’s ever been.

I think it’s important for the newcomers to understand that academics are important. Not only do I stress this, but our returning team members also stress this point. They are the role models for this squad, and they are all doing well in school - they go to their classes, they get good grades and they want to earn academic awards. It’s important for the freshmen to follow their lead.

I always say that if you’re doing well in school, you will do well in the range. If you are someone that really struggles in school, you will face extra stress and pressures, and those may impact your performance in the range. Everything ties together. I would probably rather win a national championship than see everyone on the team earn a 4.0 GPA, but they have to do well in the classroom in order to perform to their optimum potential in the range.

Live stats will be provided this season for all home matches, and the interest in the team is at a peak right now. How important is this benefit to the growth and retention of the loyal fan base?

It’s the next step forward. It’s really important, and a few schools already provide it. It’s a great tool for fans, parents and supporters to be able to follow the home matches live.

I definitely receive a number of texts throughout matches, and it’s hard for me to keep up with them while I’m coaching.

These live stats are going to provide them up-to-date scoring.

It’s also another place for fans to connect with the team and track their success.

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Your student-athletes are always competing. During the offseason, many of the shooters compete for their national teams at exclusive national and international tournaments. How does this additional experience further the team’s success?

It definitely helps a lot because they all come back with new experiences and different motivations. The ones on the team that want to strive for international honors have an Olympian and a future Olympian on the team to look toward.

For some of them, these matches give them something to do over the summer months. To do well is not only good for the team, but also is huge for recruiting as well. Prospects really take note of where the good shooters are. If our team members are out there competing well on the international and national circuit, it’s really important for our recruiting.

That experience also gives them confidence for the next collegiate season.

Members of the 2010-11 WVU Rifle team collect hardware for the air rifle National Championship.

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Support Staff

[ the team behind the team] Dr. Ed Etzel

Chris Worrell

Jerry Handley

Sports Psychologist

Athletic Trainer

Strength Coach

Stephanie White

Bubba Schmidt

Scott Herdzik

Assistant Director StudentAthlete Academic Services

Equipment Manager

Assistant Equipment Manager

Sue Davis

Dr. Matt Lively

Shannon McNamara

Administrative Assistant

Medical Director

Assistant Sports Information Director

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2011 Rosters

[ alphabetical • pronunciation guide • tv/radio ] Alphabetical Roster Name Ht. Class Amy Bock 5-2 Fr. Taylor Ciotola 6-4 Fr. Chance Cover 6-4 Jr. Meelis Kiisk 5-9 Fr. Michael Kulbacki 5-9 Sr. Thomas Kyanko 5-10 r-Fr. Matthew Martin 6-2 Fr. Justin Pentz 5-8 Sr. Daniel Sojka 5-10 So. Petra Zublasing 5-5 Jr. Head Coach: Jon Hammond (Sixth Season)

Hometown East Brunswick, N.J. Pasadena, Md. Ardmore, Okla.

Paide, Estonia DuBois, Pa. Wellsburg, W.Va. Eagle Rock, Alaska DuBois, Pa. Cracow, Poland Appiano, Italy

Pronunciation Guide Taylor Ciotola Meelis Kiisk Thomas Kyanko Daniel Sojka Petra Zublasing

see-o-tola may-liss ky-an-ko soy-kah zu-blah-sing

Amy Bock 5-2, Fr., East Brunswick, N.J.

Taylor Ciotola 6-4, Fr., Pasadena, Md.

Chance Cover 6-4, Jr., Ardmore, Okla.

Meelis Kiisk 5-9, Fr., Paide, Estonia

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

Thomas Kyanko 5-10, r-Fr., Wellsburg, W.Va.

Matthew Martin 6-2, Fr., Eagle Rock, Alaska

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

Daniel Sojka 5-10, So., Cracow, Poland

Petra Zublasing 5-5, Jr., Appiano, Italy

Jon Hammond Head Coach, Sixth Season

Kasey Meyer Student Manager, First Season

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2011-12 Mountaineers

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Front Row (left to right): Thomas Kyanko, Amy Bock, Justin Pentz, Petra Zublasing, Michael Kulbacki.

Back Row (left to right): Coach Jon Hammond, Meelis Kiisk, Matthew Martin, Taylor Ciotola, Chance Cover, Daniel Sojka, student manager Kasey Meyer.

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Michael Kulbacki

[ 5-9 • senior •dubois, pa. ] Talented air rifle specialist … experience will be depended on this season … looks to bounce back from inconsistent junior year … continues to improve smallbore skills … emerged as one of nation’s top shooters as a sophomore and earned first career air rifle first team All-America honor … gained significant international experience as a member of the 2010 United States Junior National Team … member of air rifle team that engineered spectacular 2009 NCAA Championships turnaround and secured title … greatly progressed throughout rookie season.

FAVORITES Food: Hot wings Hang Out: Golf course Song: “Here for a Good Time” by George Straight Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Movie: Step Brothers Class: Soil Mechanics Away Range: Nebraska QUICK HITS When I’m not at the WVU Range, you can find me: At my house, golf course or in the woods If I had to ask one teammate for help on a test, I would ask: Petra Zublasing After a tough match, I like to: Eat a large meal and relax My favorite Coach Hammond saying: Michael Scott of The Office – “I do declare” I chose WVU because…

It was the best fit for me - big town with a small-town feel. I also like the coaching staff.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle: 596 vs. TCU, Oct. 25, 2008 Smallbore: 585 vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 21, 2010 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. High 2009...... 14..............585.21............596 2010...... 13..............588.23............593 2011...... 14..............585.21............591 CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. High 2009...... 13..............571.69............582 2010...... 12..............575.58............585 2011...... 14..............570.79............583

At West Virginia in 2010-11 • All-GARC air rifle second team and combined score honorable mention • CRCA all-Academic Team • Tied for third place against Murray State with aggregate score of 1172; also finished third in air rifle (589) and smallbore (583) and shot a school record 200 prone mark • Shot a season-high 591 air rifle and finished in second place at Army • Finished first overall against NC State with 1171 aggregate score; also finished second in smallbore (580), matched a season high and placed second in air rifle (591) and shot a school-record 200 prone • Shot 1166 and finished second overall against Nebraska; also finished first in air rifle (590) At West Virginia in 2009-10 • Earned first career NRA air rifle first team All-America honor; also named to smallbore honorable mention squad • All-GARC air rifle and combined score first team; smallbore honorable mention team • CRCA all-Academic Team • Counted toward team’s then-school record aggregate (4697) and air rifle (2368) scores in Alaska-Fairbanks win • Air rifle (588.23) and aggregate score (1164.17) season averages ranked No. 3 on team • Shot 1167 to finish first overall against Army and won air rifle with season-best score of 593 • Shot a personal-best 1178 combined score against Alaska-Fairbanks to finish second overall; final tally was fueled by a personal-best 585 smallbore mark and a season-high 593 air rifle score • Contributed a 584 air gun total to the Mountain eers’ team score at the NCAA Championships • Finished first in the junior division of the 10m men’s air rifle at the 2009 USA Shooting Winter Airgun Championship • Competed with the United States Junior National Team at the 50th ISSF World Championship in July, 2010; secured place on team via his third place finish in the 10m men’s air rifle at the USA National Championships At West Virginia in 2008-09 • NRA air rifle second team All-America honors • All-GARC air rifle second team and combined score honorable mention • Air rifle season average of 585.21 ranked fourth on team

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• Shot a then-school record and season-best 596 air rifle against TCU • Shot a then-school record 195 standing against Morehead State • Season-high 582 smallbore at Army; score included a program-best 200 prone mark • Shot 588 air rifle against Nebraska, good enough for second place • Placed eighth overall in air rifle at GARC Championships with a 686.6 score • Finished sixth in air rifle at NCAA Championships 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 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 3 position 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 for high school baseball and golf teams Personal • Son of Mike and Toni Kulbacki • Has one brother • Birthday is March 27 • Majoring in engineering • Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Member of the Garfield Masonic Lodge 559

Justin Pentz

[ 5-8 • senior • dubois, pa. ] Emerged as one of the team’s strongest shooters as a junior … team will depend on his increased consistency this season … competed for the Mountaineers at the 2011 NCAA Championships and finished in the air rifle top five … four-time NRA All-America … made strides in smallbore as a sophomore and individually qualified for the NCAA Championships … proved capable of balancing pressure in the range and in the classroom.

FAVORITES Food: Burritos Hang Out: Anywhere in the outdoors Song: “Awake” by Godsmack Book: The DaVinci Code Movie: The Rock Concert: Hank Williams, Jr. Class: Transportation Engineering Away Range: Ole Miss QUICK HITS When I’m not at the WVU Range, you can find me: In the garage working on stuff If I had to ask one teammate for help on a test, I would ask: Petra Zublasing After a tough match, I like to: Relax and reflect I chose WVU because…

I loved the Mountaineer spirit, smalltown feel and helpful atmosphere that WVU provides.

PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle: 595 vs. Nebraska, Feb. 12, 2011 Smallbore: 588 at Army, Nov. 14, 2010 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. High 2009...... 13..............581.62............588 2010...... 12..............582.83............589 2011...... 15..............586.33............595 CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. High 2009...... 13..............574.38............584 2010...... 13..............576.46............586 2011...... 15..............576.33............588

At West Virginia in 2010-11 • NRA honorable mention air rifle All-American • Shot in his first national championship finals and finished fifth overall in air rifle at the 2011 NCAA Championships; scored helped WVU win team air rifle title • All-GARC air rifle, smallbore and combined score second team • CRCA all-Academic Team • Shot 1167 and finished third overall against Memphis; also finished second (589) in air rifle • Finished third in smallbore and combined score at Army with marks of 588, a personal best, and 1173, respectively; smallbore tally included a school-record 200 prone score • Placed third overall against Alaska-Fairbanks with combined score of 1169 • Shot 584 smallbore and finished second at Kentucky • Finished second overall against Nebraska in an NCAA qualifying match with a season-best 1174 score; day included a personal best, second place air rifle score of 595 • Combined score of 1166 good enough for third place against Columbus State in Lexington, Ky. • Placed ninth overall at the 2011 GARC Championships with a combined score of 1166; also shot 588 air rifle and finished in a tie for 10th place • Finished fifth in air rifle at NCAAs with 694.7 finals score (591, 103.7); also shot 577 toward the team’s smallbore score

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• CRCA All-Academic Team • Shot then-personal best 584 smallbore and tied for first in victory over Ole Miss; also tied for second in air rifle with 587 score • Tallied season-best 588 air rifle in victory over Alaska-Fairbanks, good enough for third place; also paced Mountaineer smallbore, tying for first place and shooting 580 • Shot 568 smallbore to finish 19th at GARC Championships

At West Virginia in 2009-10 • Emerged as a solid contributor and individually qualified for NCAA Championships in smallbore • Scored third NRA All-America honor and was named to the smallbore honorable mention team • All-GARC smallbore and combined score second team, as well as air rifle honorable mention • CRCA all-Academic Team • Shot a then-personal best 589 air rifle and finished first overall at Nebraska • Won smallbore at Akron with 584 score • Combined score of 1171 at Winthrow Invitational set then-personal best mark; outing included a third place (583) smallbore showing and fifth place (588) air gun result • Finished second with aggregate score of 1170 in NCAA qualifying match against Nebraska; third place smallbore score of 586 figured into combined score • Competed in smallbore as an individual qualifier at the NCAA Championships and finished 18th overall with a score of 576

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 3 position at 2006 Junior Olympics • Finished high junior and 10th overall in 3 position at 2008 Palmyra Invitational • 2008 PA 3 position air rifle champion • Finished fourth in junior 3 position at 2008 USA Nationals • Two-time national champion at Camp Perry in 3 position smallbore, winning SubJunior and Inter mediate Junior titles • Took the Krilling Trophy for smallbore 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 3 position 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 summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA

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 • Earned all-GARC smallbore and combined score honorable mention honors • Shot school-record 200 prone in first collegiate match, a win over Ohio State

Personal • Son of Mark and Joanne Pentz • Has one sister • Birthday is Sept. 4 • Majoring in chemistry • Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll • Appointed in 2007 by former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to the PA Governor Youth Council

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Petra Zublasing

[ 5-5 • junior • appiano, italy ] Talented international shooter who made an immediate impact with the Mountaineers last season … All-America talent should set bar for teammates this season … finished second overall in air rifle at the 2011 NCAA National Championships … has earned an Olympic quota for the 2012 London Summer Games … her years of experience with Italian National Team give her an edge in the range.

FAVORITES Food: Half moons with ricotta and pancakes Hang Out: In bed Song: “Savior” Book: The Girl that Steals Books Movie: Tangled Concert: Silbermond Away Range: Sydney, Australia QUICK HITS When I’m not at the WVU Range, you can find me: At the engineering school If I had to ask one teammate for help on a test, I would ask: Justin Pentz After a tough match, I like to: Read a book My favorite Coach Hammond saying: “Chop chop” I chose WVU because…

They have a great team and a great engineering program PERSONAL BESTS Air Rifle: 597 vs. Akron, Jan. 15, 2011 Smallbore: 588 vs. Columbus State, in Lexington, Ky., Feb. 6, 2011 CAREER AIR RIFLE Year Matches Avg. High 2011...... 7................593.86............597 CAREER SMALLBORE Year Matches Avg. High 2011...... 7................583..................588

At West Virginia in 2010-11 • NRA first team air rifle All-American • Finished second in air rifle behind teammate Nicco Campriani at the 2011 NCAA Champion ships; score helped Mountaineers win air rifle national championship • CRCA all-Academic Team • Strong in Mountaineer debut, finishing first overall against Akron with an aggregate score of 1183; also shot 586 smallbore and a personal-best 597 air rifle for a discipline sweep • Placed second against Alaska-Fairbanks with a combined score of 1174; also finished second in air rifle (592) and third in smallbore (582) • Shot 594 and finished third in air rifle at Kentucky • Finished second overall against Columbus State in Lexington, Ky., with a season-best score of 1184; also finished second in both guns, shooting a personal-best 588 smallbore and 596 in air rifle • Shot 582 smallbore and finished second overall against Nebraska in an NCAA qualifying match • Shot a two-day total of 1175 and finished second overall at the 2011 GARC Championships • Placed second in air rifle with a score of 697.6 (594, 103.6) and fourth in smallbore with a score of 680.0 (581, 99) at GARCs; earned smallbore placement following a one-shot shoot-off victory, 9.9-7.8, over Kentucky’s Heather Greathouse • Earned second place in air rifle at NCAAs with 698.1 final score; shot 593 in open relay and 105.1 in the finals, the best score of the eight man field • Just missed qualifying for the smallbore finals at NCAAs, shooting 582 in the open relay but losing a five-shot shootout with three other shooters; relay score was good enough for ninth place • Finished as the top collegiate shooter each day at the 2010 USA Shooting Winter Air Gun Cham pionships, shooting successive scores of 393, 400 and 398 in the women’s 10m air rifle • Won the Bronze medal in the women’s 10m air rifle and earned an Olympic quota as the ISSF Fort Benning World Cup; also finished 12th in the women’s 50m rifle 3 position

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• Finished 10th in the women’s 10m air rifle and 12th in the women’s 50m rifle 3 position at the ISSF Munich World Cup • Sat out the fall season in compliance with transfer rules With Italian National Team from 2004-10 • Competed in women’s air rifle and 50m women’s 3P at 2010 World Championships, Munich • Finished seventh in air rifle at the 2010 Fort Benning World Cup • Second in air rifle at the 2009 Milan World Cup; finish qualified her for the 2009 World Cup Final, China • Won the junior women’s air rifle title at the 2009 European Championships, Prague • Finished seventh in air rifle at the 2009 Wuxi World Cup. Personal • Daughter of Franz Zublasing and Adelheid Schroffenegger • Birthday is June 30 • Has two sisters • Attended the University of Innsbruck for two years prior to joining the Mountaineers • Majoring in civil engineering

Thomas Kyanko

[ 5-10 • r-freshman • wellsburg, w.va. ] Experienced shooter who has spent time with the US Junior National Team … hard work has paid off on the national stage … gained experience in the range and learned from teammates throughout redshirt season … expected to count toward team’s scores … excels in the classroom.

FAVORITES Song: “Poor Millionaire” by August Burns Red Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Movie: Equilibrium Class: Any computer science class Away Range: Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

QUICK HITS When I’m not at the WVU Range, you can find me: Fishing or on my computer If I had to ask one teammate for help on a test, I would ask: Mike Kulbacki After a tough match, I like to: Play a computer game My favorite Coach Hammond saying: “Cheers” I chose WVU because…

I enjoy it, it’s a great team and there are many friends here

At West Virginia in 2010-11 • Sat out the season and earned a redshirt • Had a fantastic showing at the 2011 USA Shooting National Championships, winning the junior men’s 50m 3 position, placing third in the junior men’s 10m air rifle and ninth in the junior men’s 50m rifle prone; also placed third and 14th in the men’s 50m 3 position and men’s 10m air rifle, respectively • Successful outing at the 2010 USA Shooting Winter Air Gun Championship, earning a Silver medal on day two in the junior men’s 10m air rifle with a final score of 687.7 (586, 101.7); relay score was good enough for 22nd place in the open competition

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In High School • Member of the US Junior National team • Represented the US at the 2008 Shooting Hopes match in Pilzen, Czech Republic and finished eighth in junior men’s 50m 3 position and ninth in junior men’s 50m prone • Finished second overall in smallbore at the 2009 Junior Olympics • Finalist and high J2 in smallbore at the 2008 Junior Olympics • Junior finalist in smallbore at the 2008 USA Nationals • Valedictorian and Bucklew Scholar at Brooke High • Member of the honors program and community service club Personal • Son of Mark and Mari Kyanko • Birthday is July 22 • Has one sister • Enrolled in the WVU Honors Program • Majoring in computer science • Hopes to obtain PhD in computer science

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Daniel Sojka

[ 5-10 • r-sophomore • cracow, poland ] Proven collegiate shooter … joins Mountaineers following a one-year stint at Murray State … is coming off a noncompetitive collegiate season, as he attended Harper College last year … should boost team’s air rifle scores … lacks smallbore experience, but has potential to improve.

At Murray State (2009-10) • Counted toward the team’s third-place air rifle finish at the 2010 NCAA Championships • Member of the 2010 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship team • All-OVC air rifle second team • All-OVC smallbore and air rifle newcomer teams

FAVORITES Food: Pierogi Song: “Californication” by Red Hot Chili Peppers Away Range: Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colo.

In High School • Three-time NRA Junior Nationals competitor • Three-time Junior Olympics competitor • 2008 NRA 3 position Sporter National Champion • Attended Illinois’ Wheeling High Personal • Son of Andrzej and Urszula Sojka • Has one brother • Birthday is June 20 • Also attended Harper College (2010-11) • Majoring in mechanical engineering

Amy Bock

[ 5-2 • freshman • east brunswick, n.j. ] Under the radar shooter with a lot of potential … gained valuable international experience as a member of the Puerto Rico National Team … potential in both disciplines is high … with regular training and competition, is expected to progress and improve over course of first season.

FAVORITES Food: Tacos and Empanadas Hang Out: With friends playing video games Song: “Feel So Close” by Calvin Harris Book: Harry Potter Movie: Lilo and Stitch Concert: Stereopony and Mix Speakers Inc. Class: Algebra

In High School • Member of the Puerto Rico National Team • Frequent shooter on the ISSF World Cup circuit • Competed with the National Team in Guatemala, in 2011, and won the women’s 50m rifle 3 position • Multiple Junior Olympics qualifier • 2011 New Jersey Junior Olympics state smallbore champion • 2011 NRA junior 3 position air champion • 2010 New Jersey Junior Olympics state air rifle runner-up • Member of the 2009 International Goodwill Randle Team • Member of the Colorguard at East Brunswick High Personal • Daughter of Stan and Ermelinda Bock • Has three brothers and one sister • Birthday is July 31 • Enrolled in general studies

Away Range: West Point

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Taylor Ciotola

[ 6-4 • freshman • pasadena, md. ] Should contribute to team success immediately … slightly stronger in smallbore … will look to improve air rifle skills … ready to push for a counting spot after one year at college.

In High School • Three-time state 3 position air rifle champion (2005-07) • Two-time state 3 position outdoor champion • Intermediate juniors air rifle champion at 2009 Junior Olympics; also placed second in junior’s 50m prone • Captain, Queen Anne’s county 4-H rifle team • Treasurer, Queen Anne’s county 4-H rifle team • Attended Chesapeake Senior High FAVORITES Food: Chicken tenders Hang Out: Milan Puskar Stadium Song: “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Personal • Son of Anthony and Dolores Ciotola • Birthday is February 19 • Majoring in Forest Resources Management

Book: How to Fish for Rockfish by Lenny Rudow Movie: Anchorman Concert: Charlie Daniel’s Band Class: Traditions of Hunting

Meelis Kiisk

[ 5-9 • freshman • paide, estonia ] Strong international shooter … member of the Estonian National Team … team scores should benefit from his experience and potential … joins WVU following a solid summer on the ISSF World Cup circuit … strength lies with smallbore … sound air rifle shooter, but expected to improve skill set.

FAVORITES Food: Chocolate chip cookies with milk Song: “Beautiful People” Book: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown Movie: I Love You Man Class: The ones with “hands on” experience. e.g. ENGR 101 Away Range: Favorite range is probably Munich, Germany

In High School • Member of the Jarva County Shooting Sport Club • Member of the Estonian National Team • Named Best Youth Shooter in 2009 by the Estonian Shooting Sport Federation • Three-time Estonian air rifle champion • Set the Estonian 3x40 junior record in 2010 with a score of 1160 • Sixth place, 2009 European prone junior championships • Gold medal, 2007 Estonian Air Rifle Championships (686.6 final score) • Personal best prone score of 597 is an Estonian junior record • Attended Paide co-Educational Gymnasium Personal • Son of Allan Kiisk and Eve Valdmaa • Married to Kristina Kiisk • Wife Kristina also is a shooter and won the Bronze medal at the 2003 European Championships in the junior women’s sport pistol team event • Has one brother • Birthday is June 4 • Majoring in computer and electrical engineering

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Chance Cover

[ 6-4 • junior • ardmore, okla. ] Experienced sporter air rifle shooter looking to make transition to precision shooting … familiar with program after competing for WVU Rifle Club … eager to learn … will push Mountaineers in the WVU Rifle Range.

At West Virginia (prior to joining team) • Two-year member of the WVU Rifle Club (2009-11) • Member of air rifle team third-place finishers at the 2011 NRA Intercollegiate NRA Club Championships • Fourth place, air rifle, 2011 NRA Intercollegiate NRA Club Championships

FAVORITES Food: Pork Fried Rice Hang Out: The hot tub Song: “Lights” by Ellie Goulding Book: Bartimaeus by Jonathan Stroud Movie: The Island Class: Computer engineering

In High School • 2009 Camp Perry Open Sporter Class individual and team champion • Two-time MVP and team captain at Western Reserve Academy • Also lettered in soccer and baseball Personal • Son of Wallis and Lisa Cover • Has one sister • Birthday is February 23 • Majoring in computer science/computer engineering • Member of Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society

Matthew Martin

[ 6-2 • freshman • eagle river, alaska ] Expected to grow into contributing role with training … member of the US National Development team … air rifle specialist … has potential to grow into strong smallbore shooter with experience.

FAVORITES Food: Seafood Hang Out: WVU Student Rec Center Song: “On My Level” by Wiz Khalifa Movie: Fast Five Concert: Ludacris/New Boyz Class: Greek and Roman History

In High School • Member of the US National Development Team • 2010 Junior Olympics 3 position air rifle champion • Multiple national Junior Olympics qualifier • 2011 Alaska Junior Olympics State Championships smallbore and air rifle champion • Third place, junior men’s 10m air rifle J2 category, 2009 Rifle National Junior Olympic Championships • Competitor at the 2009 Navy Junior ROTC (NJROTC) Service Championship • Three-time team captain of his NJROTC and 4-H teams • Shot under Bill Martin, his father, at the Borealis Bullseyes 4H Club Personal • Son of Bill and Tina Martin • Has two brothers and one sister • Birthday is October 25 • Majoring in industrial engineering

Away Range: Camp Perry

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Justin Pentz

The 2011-12 West Virginia University rifle team certainly looks different. Gone are the seven seniors that restored the program’s glory and led the squad to its nation-best 14th national championship in 2009. Combined, this class – coach Jon Hammond’s first WVU recruits – earned 23 National Rifle Association (NRA) All-America honors and set or matched every school record.

Yet, this upcoming season is not about what the Mountaineers lost. Instead, it is about the intangibles that still epitomize WVU rifle – heart, dedication and the insatiable desire for a national championship.

“That class was a fantastic group of athletes that worked hard for everything they accomplished, and they set a good example for this year’s team and the teams that will follow,” Hammond explains. “This year is a case of moving on, finding new talent and replacing that class with student-athletes that want to continue our tradition of success.

“Any newcomer that joins this team knows the standard that is expected. We always expect to contend for the conference title, to be ranked in the top three and to challenge for a national championship at the end of the season.”

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The Mountaineers return to the range following a 2010-11 season that saw them reach the brink of their second national championship in three years. Though the twotime Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) champions narrowly fell by three shots to Kentucky (4700-4697), Hammond believes the determination and resolve the team displayed over the two-day match will serve as a great example for this year’s squad.

“Our goal this year is to do the best we can,” Hammond says. “We don’t necessarily have the talent or the experience we had last year, but I think we can make that up with motivation, work ethic and the overall freshness surrounding the team. Our goal is to maximize our potential and to take the best of what we have.”

Leading the charge this season for the Mountaineers are seniors Michael Kulbacki and Justin Pentz. Freshmen when WVU brought the national championship trophy back to Morgantown, the duo has each shot in two national-title matches and has an abundance of pressure-match experience.

“You have to rely on the leadership that remains, and that includes Mike and Justin,” Hammond explains. “We need to rely on

the leadership in place to impress upon the new Mountaineers how this team works and what we expect from them regarding work ethic, training and contributing to the overall dynamic of the team.”

Pentz returns after his strongest season yet at WVU. A steady shooter with both guns, the DuBois, Pa., native not only counted toward the Mountaineers’ score at the NCAA Championships, but he also shot in his first final on the big stage and finished fifth overall in air rifle; he ended the season with honorable mention NRA All-America air rifle honors.

Coupled with his ninth-place combined score finish at the conference championships, Pentz, a four-time All-American, proved that he can be depended on for two solid scores each match this year. He enters his final season having shot personal-best air rifle and smallbore scores of 595 and 588, respectively, last year.

Kulbacki returns as one of the nation’s top air rifle shooters. Also a native of DuBois, the three-time NRA All-American, and 2010 first team air rifle honoree, shot at the national championships his first two seasons and placed sixth in air rifle at the 2009 match en route to helping WVU secure its NCAA title.

Though his averages were down last season, Kulbacki still strung together several memorable matches, including a first place overall finish at NC State (1171), which included a second-place smallbore finish (580), highlighted by a school-record 200 prone score, and a season-best 591 air rifle score, good enough for second place.

Junior Petra Zublasing joins Pentz and Kulbacki as a returning All-American. One of the strongest international shooters of the moment, the Appiano, Italy, native looks to have a huge impact on the team’s success in just her second season as a Mountaineer.

She ranked behind former teammate Nicco Campriani in every season-average category one year ago and is expected to be the team’s top shooter this season.

As a transfer, Zublasing was only eligible for the Mountaineers’ final seven matches last season, but she made them count, as she registered personal-best scores of 597 air rifle, 588 smallbore and 1184 combined score. Zublasing was particularly strong toward the end of the season, as she finished behind Campriani and placed second overall in air rifle at the national championships. She preceded that performance with a secondplace overall finish at the GARC Championships, as well as a second place air rifle showing and a fourth place smallbore finish.

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Following her quick success at WVU, Zublasing returned to the international circuit and collected a slew of major wins, including a Bronze medal in the women’s 10m air rifle at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Fort Benning World Cup; the finish also earned her an Olympic quota for the 2012 London Summer Games.

Redshirt freshman Thomas Kyanko is the fourth returning Mountaineer. Though the Wellsburg, W.Va., native sat out the 2010-11 season, he gained invaluable experience practicing with the team in the WVU Rifle Range. Kyanko also saw success at the 2011 USA Shooting National Championships over the summer, as he won the junior men’s 50m 3 position, finished third in the junior men’s 10m air rifle and placed ninth in the junior men’s 50m rifle prone.

Additionally, he also placed third and 14th in the men’s 50m 3 position and the men’s 10m air rifle, respectively. Kyanko is expected to push for a counting spot on this year’s roster.

Six join the Mountaineers this season, including four freshmen and a redshirt sophomore transfer, with most expected to contribute in some capacity.

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Petra Zublasing finished second at the 2011 air rifle national championships.

2011-12 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Sept. 30...........ALUMNI MATCH.................................... All Day Oct. 15.............vs. Air Force &....................................... All Day Oct. 16.............at Nebraska*......................................... All Day Oct. 22.............ARMY*.................................................... All Day Oct. 29.............MEMPHIS*.............................................. All Day Oct. 30.............MURRAY STATE...................................... All Day Nov. 12............OLE MISS*.............................................. All Day Jan. 14.............AKRON................................................... All Day Jan. 20.............ALASKA-FAIRBANKS............................ All Day Jan. 22.............at Ohio State......................................... All Day Jan. 28.............at TCU..................................................... All Day Feb. 3...............KENTUCKY*........................................... All Day Feb. 5...............NC STATE*.............................................. All Day Feb. 18.............NCAA Qualifiers vs. TBA.....................All Day Feb. 25-26......GARC Championships%...................... All Day March 9-10.....NCAA Championships#....................... All Day * - GARC match % - at Oxford, Miss.

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Freshmen Meelis Kiisk and Amy Bock both bring international shooting experience with them to WVU.

Kiisk, a native of Paide, Estonia, is a member of the Estonian National Team and is a frequent competitor on the ISSF World Cup circuit. Named the 2009 Best Youth Shooter by the Estonian Shooting Sport Federation, he also is a three-time Estonian air rifle champion and won the 2007 Gold medal at the Estonian Air Rifle Championships.

Bock, an East Brunswick, N.J., native, is a member of the Puerto Rico National Team and also shoots on the ISSF circuit.

She won the women’s 50m rifle 3 position Gold medal while shooting with the national team in Guatemala in 2011. Additionally, Bock is a multiple Junior Olympics qualifier with several championships to her name, including the 2011 New Jersey Junior Olympics state smallbore title.

Rookies Taylor Ciotola and Matthew Martin round out the Mountaineer freshman class.

Ciotola, a three-time state 3 position air rifle champion (2005-07), out of Pasadena, Md., also won the intermediate junior air rifle championships at the 2009 Junior Olympics. His smallbore skills outrank his talent in air rifle, though he should make quick improvements in the discipline.

Martin, a member of the US National Development Team, hails from Eagle River, Alaska. A multiple national Junior Olympics qualifier, Martin won the 2010 Junior Olympics 3 position air rifle championships. Locally, he also won the smallbore and air rifle titles at the 2011 Alaska Junior Olympics State Championships. Martin is expected to redshirt this season.

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Transfer Daniel Sojka arrives at WVU after shooting at Murray State during the 2009-10 season. A member of the Ohio Valley Conference championship team, Sojka, a native of Cracow, Poland, was a valuable part of the Racers’ run in the 2010 NCAA Championships, as he counted toward the team’s third place air rifle finish. He ended his only season at Murray State with all-conference air rifle second team honors and was named to the all-conference smallbore and air rifle newcomer teams.

Sojka will sit out the season in compliance with transfer rules.

Junior Chance Cover also joins the Mountaineers after shooting for the WVU Rifle Club the last two years.

WVU’s 2011-12 schedule features five teams from the 2011 national championships, all former NCAA champions, including 2011 champion and GARC foe Kentucky. Including UK, WVU will face five of the seven programs that have won a national title since 1980: AlaskaFairbanks, Murray State, Army and TCU.

After opening the season on the road Oct. 15-16 against Air Force and GARC foe Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., the Mountaineers will welcome Army to the WVU Rifle Range on Oct. 22. WVU will not travel again in the fall, as the team also will play host to Memphis, Murray State and Ole Miss.

WVU returns from winter break and plays host to Akron on Jan. 14 before welcoming Alaska-Fairbanks on Jan. 20. WVU has won its last three shoulder-to-shoulder matches against the Nanooks and is one win short from tying the all-time series record.

WVU closes out its road schedule with matches at Ohio State on Jan. 22 and at TCU, the 2010 NCAA champion, on Jan. 28.

WVU’s Feb. 3 match against UK is one of its most anticipated of the season. The Wildcats earned a 2-1 edge over the Mountaineers last season, as they trumped WVU in the regular-season shoulder-to-shoulder match in Lexington, and at the NCAA Championships; WVU scored a victory over UK en route to the GARC title. The Mountaineers own a 14-7 regular-season advantage.

WVU closes out its regular season with a home match against NC State on Feb. 5 before competing in an NCAA qualifying match on Feb. 18.

The Mountaineers seek to defend their GARC title at the conference championships on Feb. 25-26, in Oxford, Miss. The 2012 NCAA Championships is scheduled for March 9-10, in Columbus, Ohio.

Though the Mountaineers face a daunting schedule and must lean on newcomers for support this season, Hammond believes the returning talent and the program’s restored pride should help WVU in its quest for another national championship.

“Our goal is to qualify for the NCAA Championships this year,” he says. “Hopefully, throughout the season, we will get to a level where we’re competitive and we know that we’re going into the national championships with a chance to do really well. Hopefully, we’re prepared to do that.

“We may go unbeaten throughout the year, or we may lose two or three matches. We don’t know. Hopefully, we do the best that we can and see where we end up. It’s going to be an interesting year to watch the transition of this team and to witness the newcomers’ progression.”

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2011-12 WEST VIRGINIA RIFLE QUICK FACTS General Information Location: Morgantown, W.Va. Enrollment: 29,306 President: Dr. James P. Clements (Maryland-Baltimore County, ’85) Director of Athletics: Oliver Luck (West Virginia University, ’82) NCAA Faculty Representative: John Fisher Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Great American Rifle Conference Nickname: Mountaineers Colors: Old Gold (PMS 124) and Blue (PMS 295) Home Facility: Mountaineer Rifle Range Coaching Information Head Coach: Jon Hammond (West Virginia ’05) Overall Record: 47-10 (five seasons) Record at WVU: same Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 3/6 Sports Information Assistant Athletic Director/Communications: Michael Fragale Sports Information Director: Bryan Messerly Associate Sports Information Director: Katie Kane Assistant Sports Information Dir./Rifle Contact: Shannon McNamara SID’s e-mail: Shannon.McNamara@mail.wvu.edu Sports Communications Phone: (304) 293-2821 Sports Communications Fax: (304) 293-4105 SID’s Cell Phone: (304)-290-2467 Mailing Address: Sports Communications Office

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Season Review

[ 2011 ncaa runners-up ]

Nicco Campriani

Three shots. Three shots were all that separated the 2010-11 West Virginia rifle team from its second NCAA title in three seasons.

Three shots that may have solidified the 2007-08 Mountaineer class as one of the best ever to don the Old Gold and Blue.

Coach Jon Hammond does not like to reflect on those three shots.

He believes that the class, his first recruits at WVU, had already proven enough over their four-year careers; those three shots, while bittersweet, simply proved that the Mountaineers were not the better team at that particular match. It says nothing of the lasting legacy that will forever surround that class of seven.

“At the beginning of the season, I thought that this was one of best teams assembled in a long time,” said Hammond. “We were definitely hopeful of good things, and we accomplished a lot. We have to be happy with what we walked away with.”

Though the Mountaineers were just short of a nation-best 15th national title, the list of accomplishments and awards the team collected were worthy of lengthy praise. The Mountaineers not only won the national air rifle title, but they also repeated as the Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) champions and shot a nation-best 4704 score three times. Additionally, senior Nicco Campriani won the NCAA air rifle individual title, WVU’s first rifle national champion since 1997.

“It was definitely a good year,” Hammond said. “There were a lot of accomplishments – a conference championship, a second-place finish at NCAAs, many All-America awards and a solid record. I think, overall, we had a really successful year, and we learned a lot of lessons that should help the young squad we will field in 2011-12.”

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The No. 1-ranked Mountaineers opened the season with ease, defeating Ohio State, 4676-4570, at the WVU Rifle Range.

WVU remained undefeated against the Buckeyes and pushed its regular-season win streak to 18 matches.

That streak was put to the test in just the second match of the season, as WVU welcomed No. 2-ranked and defending national champions TCU. The Mountaineers faced the Horned Frogs down a man, as Campriani was off shooting at the 2010 European Championships. The deficit proved to be too much, as the Mountaineers fell, 4675-4663, snapping their regular-season win streak. WVU earned the edge in smallbore, 2325-2315, and lost air rifle, 23602338.

Seniors Tommy Santelli and Kyle Smith had strong showings against the Horned Frogs, finishing second (1173) and third (1169), respectively. Smith paced the smallbore field, finishing first with a season-best 586, while Santelli finished in second place with a career-best score of 585.

The Mountaineers regrouped after a two-week break and opened their GARC season with a 4681-4586 home win over Memphis. The squad followed the victory with a win over No. 7-ranked Murray State the next day, trumping the Racers, 46754661. The Mountaineers depended upon their smallbore scores for the win, as they won the discipline, 2328-2306, but lost air rifle, 2355-2347.

Campriani finished first overall against the Racers with a score of 1185, with junior Michael Kulbacki placing third with a season-best score of 1172. Campriani and Kulbacki also finished first (592) and third (585), respectively, in smallbore; both Mountaineers shot school-record 200 prone scores.

WVU’s first road trip of the season was a success, as the Mountaineers defeated No. 6 Mississippi, 4686-4647, and No. 5 Army, 4680-4659; both matches took place in West Point, N.Y.

The Mountaineers were dominant against the Rebels, not only sweeping the team discipline wins, but also placing three in the top three individual spots, with Campriani (1188) finishing first, Santelli (1166) second and senior Andy Lamson (1163) third.

Kulbacki and classmate Justin Pentz had strong showings against the Black Knights. Kulbacki finished second in air rifle with a season-best 591 score, while Pentz placed third overall (1173) and in smallbore with a personal-best mark of 588.

The Mountaineers closed out the first half of their season with home victories over GARC foes NC State and Nebraska. WVU defeated the Wolfpack, 4657-4498, and the No. 9 Huskers, 46564592.

WVU returned to the range in January with little struggle, disposing of Akron, 4694-4540. The match marked the Mountaineer debut for sophomore transfer Petra Zublasing; the Appiano, Italy, native was forced to sit out the first semester in compliance with transfer rules. Also of note, senior Brandi Eskew had her strongest match of the season, finishing fourth overall with a score of 1172, second in smallbore (585) and fifth in air rifle (587); all three scores were season bests.

The victory over the Zips nicely set up the annual showdown between WVU and Alaska-Fairbanks, the second in as many years in which the squads owned the nation’s top two rankings, with the Mountaineers checking in at No. 1 and the Nanooks at No. 2.

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The Mountaineers earned a decisive 50-shot victory over UAF, 4696-4646. Campriani’s career day aided WVU toward the win, as he shot a perfect 600 air rile score, tying a world record, though he did not earn credit for the tie as he did not shoot it at an international competition. Campriani became only the second NCAA shooter to ever shoot a perfect air rifle score. He also tallied a school-record 198 standing mark on his way to a 590 smallbore score.

“Any day you defeat Alaska, one of the nation’s top teams, by 50 points is a good day,” Hammond said at the time.

With the GARC regular-season title on the line, the Mountaineers traveled to Lexington, Ky., for a battle with No. 4-ranked Kentucky. A heated rivalry, WVU outshot UK three times throughout the 2009-10 season, including a regular-season victory in Morgantown, the team’s first over the Wildcats since 2003.

UK proved to be too much in its home range, as it handed WVU its only conference loss of the season, 4696-4680. The Wildcats earned victories in both disciplines and walked away with the conference’s regular-season championship.

WVU did not wallow in its loss for too long, as the Mountaineers came out the next day and trumped No. 11-ranked Columbus State in record-setting fashion, defeating the Cougars, 4704-4607. WVU became the first NCAA team of the season to shoot 4700 or better; the mark bested the team’s previous school record of 4697 by seven shots.

Campriani shot his second 600 air rifle mark of the season and finished first overall with a school-record aggregate score of 1192; he also finished first in smallbore with a season-best score of 592. Zublasing also was particularly strong, finishing second overall with a season-high 1184

Tommy Santelli accepts an NCAA smallbore award.

2010-11 RESULTS Date Opponent Time Oct. 16.............OHIO STATE............................ W, 4676-4570 Oct. 24.............TCU..............................................L, 4675-4663 Nov. 6...............MEMPHIS*............................... W, 4681-4586 Nov. 7...............MURRAY STATE....................... W, 4675-4661 Nov. 13............vs. Ole Miss*&........................ W, 4686-4647 Nov. 14............at Army.................................... W, 4680-4659 Nov. 19............NC STATE*............................... W, 4657-4498 Nov. 21............NEBRASKA*............................. W, 4656-4592 Jan. 15.............AKRON.................................... W, 4694-4540 Jan. 22.............ALASKA-FAIRBANKS............. W, 4696-4646 Feb. 5...............at Kentucky*..............................L, 4696-4680 Feb. 6...............vs. Columbus State!................ W, 4704-4607 Feb. 12.............NEBRASKA*$.......................... W, 4704-4596 Feb. 26-27......at GARC Championships%...........First, 4704 March 11-12...at NCAA Championships#...... Second, 4697 * - GARC match ! – in Lexington, Ky. % - at Oxford, Miss.

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& - at West Point, N.Y. $ - NCAA Qualifying Match # - at Columbus, Ga.

WVU Season Average: 4683.53 WVU Air Rifle Season Average: 2360.8 WVU Smallbore Season Average: 2322.73 WVU Opponent Season Average: 4613.23

Andy Lamson was a 2011 air rifle and smallbore NRA All-American.

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Season Review

[ 2011 ncaa runners-up ] score. She also finished second in smallbore with a personal-best 588 and second in air rifle with a 596 mark.

The Mountaineers closed out their home season with a 47044596 victory over No. 9 Nebraska in an NCAA qualifying match, shooting the collegiate team-score record in consecutive weeks. Included in the day’s victories was a school-record 2376-2330 air rifle victory. The win brought WVU’s 2010-11 record to 11-2 overall.

Pentz had a career day in air rifle, shooting a personal-best 595 and finishing in second place.

With momentum on its side, WVU took the 2011 GARC Championships by storm, shooting the record 4704 score for the third straight time and repeating as conference champions, the team’s fifth overall title. The Mountaineers were the first conference team to repeat as champions since Nebraska did so in 2006-07. WVU ran away with the title, as UK finished in second place with an aggregate score of 4672.

WVU swept the discipline titles, shooting a school-record 2337 smallbore and 2367 air rifle. The team was exceptional in smallbore, as the Mountaineers swept the discipline’s top four spots, and five shooters finished in the top eight overall.

Campriani repeated as the smallbore (591), air rifle (597) and combined score (1188) champion. Additionally, he was named the GARC Shooter and Senior of the Year, becoming the third Mountaineer, and the first since 2000, to earn the shooter of the year award.

In total, the Mountaineers earned 16 all-conference honors, including four first-team awards.

WVU ended the 2010-11 season with a second-place showing at the 2011 NCAA Championships, falling by three shots to UK, 47004697; the title was the Wildcats’ first.

Down seven shots to UK (2336-2329) after the smallbore competition, WVU mounted a furious comeback, shooting 2368 in air rifle to win the discipline title, the squad’s second in three years.

Individually, the Mountaineers collected a handful of awards.

Campriani won the air rifle title with a championship-record score of 701.0. He shot a near-perfect 599 in the open relay and 102.0

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in the finals to become the first WVU air rifle national champion since Marcos Scrivner won the smallbore title in 1997 and the program’s 17th individual champion since 1980. Campriani also finished second in smallbore (689.0).

Zublasing finished just behind Campriani in air rifle (698.1), while Pentz shot in his first NCAA finals and finished fifth in air rifle with a score of 694.7. Additionally, Santelli placed fourth in smallbore (683.8).

The Mountaineers culminated their highly successful season with eight National Rifle Association All-America honors for six shooters. The six honorees were the most of any team.

Campriani earned his second consecutive first team smallbore and air rifle honors, while Zublasing also was named to the air rifle first team. Santelli ended his career with seven honors, as he was named to the smallbore and air rifle second teams, while Lamson and Smith concluded their four-year careers with air rifle and smallbore second-team honors, respectively. Pentz also was honored and was named to the air rifle honorable mention squad.

Campriani capped off his two-year run in a Mountaineer uniform with a pair of awards, earning Capital One Academic All-America men’s at-large first-team honors and the WVU Red Brown Cup award. Lamson was named a second team Capital One Academic All-American.

Though the team finished just short of a nation-best 15th national title, Hammond is proud of its perseverance and believes that the squad’s legacy will shine brightly at WVU for years to come.

“We’ve been one of the top three teams in the nation each of the last three years, and that’s somewhere we want to stay,” Hammond concluded. “We had a great chance at the NCAA Championships, but we just came up short against a fantastic score from the Kentucky team, and they fully deserved to be national champions.

Overall, it was a great year, and we will just need to come back and stay the course again next year.”

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NICCO CAMPRIANI

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 597 591 1188 Oct. 24 TCU -- -- -Nov. 6 Memphis* 595 584 1179 Nov. 7 Murray State 593 592 1185 Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 598 590 1188 Nov. 14 at Army* 596 591 1187 Nov. 19 NC State* -- -- -Nov. 21 Nebraska* -- -- -Jan. 15 Akron 595 580 1175 Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 600 590 1190 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 596 589 1185 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus St.!

600 (sh/sr) 592 (sh) 1192 (sh/sr) Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 598 585 1183 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 597 591 1188 March 11-12 NCAA Championships# 599 586 1185 Season Averages 597 588.42 1185.42

BRANDI ESKEW

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 581 574 1155 Oct. 24 TCU 580 572 1152 Nov. 6 Memphis* 586 573 1159 Nov. 7 Murray State 583 582 1165 Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 581 572 1153 Nov. 14 at Army* 581 579 1160 Nov. 19 NC State* 582 574 1156 Nov. 21 Nebraska* 582 569 1151 Jan. 15 Akron 587 (sh) 585 (sh) 1172 (sh) Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 585 580 1165 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 585 578 1163 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

582 574 1156 Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 581 575 1156 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 584 583 1167 Season Averages 582.86 576.43 1159.29

MICHAEL KULBACKI

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 579 563 1142 Oct. 24 TCU 583 564 1147 Nov. 6 Memphis* 586 566 1152 Nov. 7 Murray State 589 583 (sh) 1172 (sh) Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 585 576 1161 Nov. 14 at Army* 591 571 1162 Nov. 19 NC State* 591 (sh) 580 1171 Nov. 21 Nebraska* 590 574 1166 Jan. 15 Akron 578 571 1149 Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 590 572 1162 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 579 574 1153 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

586 567 1153 Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 584 559 1143 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 582 569 1151 Season Averages 585.21 570.79 1156

Brandi Eskew

ANDY LAMSON

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 588 575 1163 Oct. 24 TCU 584 582 1166 Nov. 6 Memphis* 589 575 1164 Nov. 7 Murray State 585 577 1162 Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 589 574 1163 Nov. 14 at Army* 586 570 1156 Nov. 19 NC State* 587 570 1157 Nov. 21 Nebraska* 587 576 1163 Jan. 15 Akron 590 571 1161 Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 590 (sh) 578 1168 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 585 577 1162 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

587 577 1164 Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 588 576 1164 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 587 587 (sh/pb) 1174 (sh) March 11-12 NCAA Championships# 585 575 1160 Season Averages 587.13 576 1163.13

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Season Review

[ individual statistics ] JUSTIN PENTZ

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 577 578 1155 Oct. 24 TCU 582 572 1154 Nov. 6 Memphis* 589 578 1167 Nov. 7 Murray State 582 570 1152 Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 586 576 1162 Nov. 14 at Army* 585 588 (sh/pb) 1173 Nov. 19 NC State* 585 569 1154 Nov. 21 Nebraska* 585 571 1156 Jan. 15 Akron 583 569 1152 Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 589 580 1169 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 588 584 1172 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

590 576 1166 Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 595 (sh/pb) 579 1174 (sh) Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 588 578 1166 March 11-12 NCAA Championships# 591 577 1168 Season Averages 586.33 576.33 1162.67

ANDRAZ POJE

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 568 555 1123 Oct. 24 TCU 567 568 1135 Nov. 6 Memphis* 577 573 (sh/pb) 1150 (sh) Nov. 7 Murray State 571 563 1134 Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 575 566 1141 Nov. 14 at Army* 576 572 1148 Nov. 19 NC State* 580 (sh/pb) 567 1147 Nov. 21 Nebraska* 572 562 1134 Jan. 15 Akron 578 565 1143 Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 576 561 1137 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 567 562 1129 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

573 563 1136 Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 570 565 1135 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 574 556 1130 Season Averages 573.14 564.14 1137.29

KYLE SMITH

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 580 584 1164 Oct. 24 TCU 583 586 (sh) 1169 Nov. 6 Memphis* 579 581 1160 Nov. 7 Murray State 584 581 1165 Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 577 580 1157 Nov. 14 at Army* 576 571 1147 Nov. 19 NC State* 586 583 1169 Nov. 21 Nebraska* 588 (sh/pb) 581 1169 (sh) Jan. 15 Akron -- -- -Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 583 584 1167 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 583 581 1164 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

573 580 1153 Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 580 577 1157 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 583 582 1165 Season Averages 581.15 580.85 1162

PETRA ZUBLASING

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Jan. 15 Akron 597 (sh/pb) 586 1183 Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 592 582 1174 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 594 580 1174 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

596 588 (sh/pb) 1184 (sh/pb) Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 591 582 1173 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 594 581 1175 March 11-12 NCAA Championships# 593 582 1175 Season Averages 593.86 583 1176.86 * - GARC match ! – in Lexington, Ky. % - at Oxford, Miss. sh – season high sr – school record

TOMMY SANTELLI

Date Match Air Rifle Smallbore Aggregate Oct. 16 Ohio State 586 575 1161 Oct. 24 TCU 588 585 (sh/pb) 1173 Nov. 6 Memphis* 585 583 1168 Nov. 7 Murray State 585 578 1163 Nov. 13 vs. Ole Miss*& 582 584 1166 Nov. 14 at Army* 586 580 1166 Nov. 19 NC State* 593 (sh) 574 1167 Nov. 21 Nebraska* 589 574 1163 Jan. 15 Akron 592 583 1175 (sh) Jan. 22 Alaska-Fairbanks 592 572 1164 Feb. 5 at Kentucky* 585 574 1159 Feb. 6 vs. Columbus State!

584 577 1161 Feb. 12 Nebraska*$ 592 582 1174 Feb. 26-27 GARC Championships% 588 577 1165 March 11-12 NCAA Championships# 580 584 1164 Season Averages 587.13 578.8 1165.93

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Andraz Poje

& - at West Point, N.Y. $ - NCAA Qualifying Match # - at Columbus, Ga. pb – personal best

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Record Book [ school records ]

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 120-shot smallbore/40shot air rifle course was used.

INDIVIDUAL

Smallbore, full course (1200): 1188, Nicole Allaire at Tennessee Tech, March 2, 2003 Smallbore, full course (600*): 593, Nicco Campriani at Winthrow Invitational, Jan. 21, 2010 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 199, Kyle Smith at Nebraska, Oct. 11, 2009 199, Nicco Campriani at Kentucky, Feb. 5, 2011 Smallbore, standing (400): 395, Nicole Allaire vs. Tennessee Tech, March 2, 2003

Smallbore, standing (200*): 198, Nicco Campriani vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 22, 2011 Air Rifle, 40 shots (400): 397, Ann-Marie Pfiffner vs. St. John’s, Nov. 9, 1991 Air Rifle, 60 shots (600*): 600, Nicco Campriani vs. Alaska-Fairbanks, Jan. 22, 2011 600, Nicco Campriani vs. Columbus State at Kentucky, Feb. 6, 2011 Aggregate, 120 shots (1200*): 1192, Nicco Campriani vs. Columbus State at Kentucky, Feb. 6, 2011

SEASON AVERAGES ^

Smallbore, 60 shots (600*): 588.42 (12 matches), Nicco Campriani, 2010-11 Air Rifle, 60 shots (600*): 597.0 (12 matches), Nicco Campriani, 2010-11 Aggregate, 120 shots (1200*): 1185.42 (12 matches), Nicco Campriani, 2010-11

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)

Record Book

[ coaches records ] Coach Seasons Years Record Pct Maj. John Nicholas.............. 1951-52..........................2........... 25-3.................893 Capt. Kendrick Barlow ....... 1953-54..........................2........... 27-3.................900 Capt. Clair L. Book............... 1955-57..........................3........... 33-16...............673 Capt. Hugh H. Jones............ 1958-59..........................2........... 17-13...............567 Capt. Charles R. Means...... 1960-63..........................4........... 53-5.................914 M/Sgt. Charles Haley.......... 1964...............................1........... 19-0............. 1.000 M/Sgt. Francis Orchard....... 1965-66..........................2........... 22-3.................880 Sgt. Joe Gravens.................. 1967-68..........................2........... 13-4.................765 S/Sgt. Robert McNickle...... 1969-70..........................2........... 10-4................ .714 Sp. 4 Gary Grady................. 1971................................1........... 5-3...................625 Greg Yantis.......................... 1972................................1........... 5-2.................. .714 M/Sgt. Bobby Timms.......... 1973-74..........................2........... 17-2.................852 M/Sgt. Roy Riffe.................. 1974-75..........................2........... 6-1...................857 M/Sgt. Charles Neal........... 1976................................1........... 6-1...................857 Ed Etzel................................ 1977-87, 1989...............12......... 101-5...............952 Greg Perrine........................ 1988...............................1........... 9-0............... 1.000 Marsha Beasley................... 1990-2003, 2005-06....16......... 153-23............869 Jon Hammond..................... 2006-Present.................5........... 47-10...............825 Totals......................................................................... 61........ 568-98.......... .853

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Ed Etzel

Smallbore, full course (2400*): 2337 at GARC Championships, Feb. 26, 2011 Nicco Campriani (591), Andy Lamson (587), Petra Zublasing (581), Justin Pentz (578), Tommy Santelli (577) Air Rifle (1600): 1562 at Canisius, Feb. 17, 1996 Matt Aquaro (388), Trevor Gathman (391), Kim Howe (393), Marcos Scrivner (390) Air Rifle (2400*): 2376 vs. Nebraska, Feb. 12, 2011 Nicco Campriani (598), Justin Pentz (595), Petra Zublasing (591), Tommy Santelli (592), Andy Lamson (588) 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*): 4704, three times, latest at GARC Championships, Feb. 26-27, 2011 Nicco Campriani (597, 591), Andy Lamson (587, 587), Justin Pentz (588, 578), Tommy Santelli (588, 577), Petra Zublasing (594, 581) * category established in the 2004-05 season ^ student-athlete must participate in at least 80 percent of matches to attain season average record

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[ individual records ] College Sports Magazine Division I Rifle Athlete of the Year 1994........................................Trevor Gathman 1996........................................Trevor Gathman (discontinued after 1996 season)

2004.........................Nicole Allaire, Eric Hensil

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

2007..........Natasha Dinsmore, Robin Glebes,

Lafe Kunkel, Paul Miller, Amy Smith

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

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2005.............................................Brian Launer 2006...........Natasha Dinsmore, Robin Glebes

2008............ Natasha Dinsmore, Lafe Kunkel, Andrew Lamson, Paul Miller, Bryant Wallizer,

Ashley Zultanky 2009....................... Andy Lamson, Paul Miller,

Justin Pentz, Kyle Smith, Ashley Zultanky 2010....... Nicco Campriani, Michael Kulbacki,

Andy Lamson, Justin Pentz, Kyle Smith,

Ashley Zultanky 2011........ Nicco Campriani, Michael Kulback,

Andy Lamson, Justin Pentz, Kyle Smith,

Petra Zublasing, Ashley Zultanky Capital One Academic All-America, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) First Team Nicco Campriani, 2011 Marcos Scrivner, 1998 Eric Uptagrafft, 1993 Second Team Andy Lamson, 2011 Andy Lamson, 2010 Eric Uptagrafft, 1992 Dave Johnson, 1986 Dave Johnson, 1984 Third Team Andy Lamson, 2009 Capital One Academic All-District II, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) First Team Nicco Campriani, 2011 Andy Lamson, 2011 Andy Lamson, 2010 Andy Lamson, 2009 Second Team Nicco Campriani, 2010 GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year (Men’s Fall and Winter Sports) Marcos Scrivner.......................................1998

Bryant Wallizer Fred Schaus Captain’s Award Tammie DeAngelis................................... 1990 Ann-Marie Pfiffner.................................... 1992 Garett Smith............................................. 1993 Jean Foster............................................... 1995 Red Brown Cup Jim Bishop................................................ 1988 Marcos Scrivner....................................... 1998 Nicco Campriani....................................... 2011 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 2010......................................... Bryant Wallizer 2011....................................... Nicco Campriani

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Record Book [ olympians ]

Year Name Games 1968........... Jack Writer (USA).........................................................Mexico City 1972........... Jack Writer (USA)............................................................... Munich 1976............ Stefan Thynell (Sweden).................................................Montreal 1980........... Christian Heller (Sweden)................................................ Moscow

Stefan Thynell (Sweden) 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............................................................................. Beijing

Nicco Campriani (Italy) Beijing

Jon Hammond (Great Britain) Beijing

Dave Johnson (USA) Beijing

Jean Foster

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Jon Hammond

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[ ncaa champions ]

Year Name Event 1961........... Bruce Meredith..............................................................Smallbore 1966........... Jack Writer.....................................................................Smallbore 1981........... John Rost........................................................................... Air Rifle 1982........... John Rost........................................................................... Air Rifle 1983........... David Johnson...............................................................Smallbore 1984........... Bob Broughton...............................................................Smallbore 1985........... Christian Heller.................................................................. Air Rifle 1986........... Mike Anti........................................................................Smallbore 1987........... Web Wright....................................................................Smallbore 1988........... Web Wright....................................................................Smallbore 1990........... Gary Hardy......................................................................... Air Rifle 1991........... Ann-Marie Pfiffner............................................................. Air Rifle 1992........... Tim Manges...................................................................Smallbore

Ann-Marie Pfiffner............................................................. Air Rifle 1993........... Eric Uptagrafft...............................................................Smallbore

Trevor Gathman................................................................. Air Rifle 1996........... Trevor Gathman................................................................. Air Rifle 1997........... Marcos Scrivner............................................................Smallbore 2011........... Nicco Campriani................................................................ Air Rifle

Bruce Meredith

David Johnson

Jack Writer

John Rost

Bob Broughton

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Mike Anti

Web Wright

Gary Hardy

Ann-Marie Pfiffner

Tim Manges

Eric Uptagrafft

Trevor Gathman

Marcos Scrivner

Nicco Campriani

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Record Book [ all-americans ] FIRST TEAM

Year Name Event 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......................................... (S)

Stefan Thynell............................(A), (S) 1980........ John Rost...................................(S), (A)

Stefan Thynell............................(A), (S) 1981........ Bob Broughton................................. (S)

Jens Nygard......................................(A)

John Rost...................................(A), (S)

Marvin Spinks.................................. (S)

Michelle Stamates...........................(A) 1982........ Bob Broughton................................. (S)

Bart McNealy................................... (S)

Jens Nygard......................................(A)

Dave Ridenour...........................(A), (S)

John Rost...................................(A), (S)

Michelle Stamates...........................(A) 1983........ Bob Broughton................................. (S)

Dave Johnson............................(A), (S)

Bart McNealy....................................(A)

Dave Ridenour...........................(A), (S) 1984........ Mike Anti....................................(A), (S)

Bob Broughton................................. (S)

Scott Campbell.................................(A)

Dave Johnson............................(A), (S)

Bart McNealy....................................(A)

Dave Ridenour...........................(A), (S) 1985........ Mike Anti ...................................(S), (A)

William Dodd ...................................(A)

Christian Heller . .......................(S), (A)

David Johnson ..........................(S), (A)

David Ridenour . .......................(S), (A) 1986........ Mike Anti....................................(A), (S)

Roger Davidson................................(A)

Bill Dodd....................................(A), (S)

Christian Heller..........................(A), (S)

Kim Hogrefe......................................(A)

Dave Johnson............................(A), (S)

Web Wright...................................... (S) 1987........ Mike Anti....................................(A), (S)

Bill Dodd....................................(A), (S)

Christian Heller..........................(A), (S)

Kim Hogrefe......................................(A)

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Web Wright...................................... (S) 1988........ Thomas Bernstein........................... (S)

Tammie DeAngelis............................(A)

Bill Dodd....................................(A), (S)

Gary Hardy....................................... (S)

Christian Heller.................................(A)

Web Wright...................................... (S) 1989........ Thomas Bernstein.....................(S), (A)

Tammie DeAngelis.....................(A), (S)

Gary Hardy.................................(A), (S)

Kim Hogrefe......................................(A)

Ann-Marie Pfiffner............................(A)

Web Wright................................(A), (S) 1990........ Thomas Bernstein.....................(A), (S)

Tammie DeAngelis.....................(A), (S)

Gary Hardy.................................(A), (S)

Ann-Marie Pfiffner............................(A) 1991........ Gary Hardy.................................(A), (S)

Tim Manges..................................... (S)

Ann-Marie Pfiffner.....................(A), (S)

Garett Smith..............................(A), (S)

Pam Stalzer...............................(A), (S) 1992........ Tim Manges...............................(A), (S)

Ann-Marie Pfiffner.....................(A), (S)

Joe Pishock................................(A), (S)

Pam Stalzer......................................(A)

Eric Uptagrafft................................. (S) 1993........ Trevor Gathman................................(A)

Tim Manges..................................... (S)

Joe Pishock.......................................(A)

Garett Smith.................................... (S)

Pam Stalzer...............................(A), (S)

Eric Uptagrafft...........................(S), (A) 1994........ Jean Foster................................(A), (S)

Trevor Gathman................................(A)

Tim Manges...............................(A), (S) 1995........ Jean Foster................................(A), (S)

Brandi Eskew

Trevor Gathman.........................(A), (S)

Talmadge Wilkins............................ (S)

Marcos Scrivner...............................(A) 1996........ Matt Aquaro..................................... (S)

Trevor Gathman.........................(A), (S)

Marcos Scrivner...............................(A) 1997........ Matt Aquaro...............................(A), (S)

Marcos Scrivner........................(A), (S)

Talmadge Wilkins............................ (S) 1998........ Brian Fuhrman..................................(A)

Marcos Scrivner........................(A), (S)

Talmadge Wilkins............................ (S)

Cory Willis.........................................(A) 1999........ Ron Nelson...................................... (S)

Cory Willis.........................................(A) 2000........ Cory Willis..................................(A), (S)

Tommy Caranasos............................(A) 2001........ Cory Willis........................................ (S) 2002........ Steve Powell..................................... (S)

Wade Tyner...................................... (S) 2003........ Nicole Allaire.................................... (S) 2004........ Nicole Allaire.................................. (S)* 2008........ Brandi Eskew................................... (S)

Lafe Kunkel...................................... (S) 2009........ Brandi Eskew................................... (S)

Andy Lamson....................................(A)

Kyle Smith........................................ (S)

Bryant Wallizer.................................(A) 2010........ Nicco Campriani........................(A), (S)

Brandi Eskew................................... (S)

Michael Kulbacki..............................(A)

Andy Lamson....................................(A)

Bryant Wallizer.................................(A) 2011........ Nicco Campriani........................(A), (S)

Petra Zublasing................................(A)

Record Book [ all-americans ] SECOND TEAM

Year Name Event 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.......................... (S) 1980........ Jens Nygaard.............................(A), (S)

Tim Rennie....................................... (S)

Michelle Stamates...........................(A) 1981........ Bob Broughton..................................(A)

Jens Nygard..................................... (S)

Ben Potter........................................ (S)

Fred Scott..........................................(A)

Marvin Spinks...................................(A)

Michelle Stamates.......................... (S) 1982........ Bob Broughton................................. (S)

Scott Campbell.................................(A)

Jens Nygard..................................... (S)

Michelle Stamates.......................... (S) 1983........ Bob Broughton..................................(A)

Scott Campbell.................................(A)

Bart McNealy................................... (S)

Jens Nygard...............................(A), (S) 1984........ Bob Broughton..................................(A)

Roger Davidson................................(A)

Bart McNealy................................... (S) 1985........ Bill Dodd.......................................... (S)

Bart McNealy....................................(A) 1986........ Jim Bishop.................................(A), (S)

Kim Hogrefe..................................... (S)

Web Wright.......................................(A) 1987........ Thomas Bernstein.....................(A), (S)

Jim Bishop....................................... (S)

Roger Davidson................................(A)

Tammie DeAngelis.....................(A), (S)

Joe Hendricks...................................(A)

Kim Hogrefe..................................... (S)

Web Wright.......................................(A) 1988........ Tammie DeAngelis........................... (S)

Christian Heller................................ (S)

Gary Hardy........................................(A) 1989........ Joe Hendricks............................(A), (S)

Kim Hogrefe..................................... (S) 1990........ Joe Hendricks...................................(A)

Kim Hogrefe...............................(A), (S)

Garett Smith.................................... (S)

Pam Stalzer......................................(A) 1992........ Jean Foster.......................................(A)

Garett Smith..............................(A), (S)

Pam Stalzer..................................... (S) 1993........ Jean Foster.......................................(A)

Trevor Gathman............................... (S)

Tim Manges......................................(A)

Joe Pishock...................................... (S)

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Bob Broughton 1994........ Joe Pishock................................(A), (S) 1995........ Matthew Aquaro.............................. (S)

Ryan Meagher................................. (S) 1996........ Matthew Aquaro...............................(A)

Kim Howe..........................................(A)

Ryan Meagher................................. (S)

Marcos Scrivner.............................. (S)

Talmadge Wilkins............................ (S) 1997........ Brian Fuhrman................................. (S)

Kim Howe..........................................(A)

Ron Nelson...................................... (S)

Talmadge Wilkins.............................(A) 1998........ Brian Fuhrman................................. (S)

Ron Nelson................................(A), (S)

Cory Willis........................................ (S) 1999........ Tommy Caranasos.....................(S), (A)

April Shea...................................(S), (A)

Cory Willis........................................ (S)

Elizabeth Smith................................(A)

Ron Nelson.......................................(A) 2000........ Tommy Caranasos........................... (S)

April Shea..........................................(A) 2001........ Steve Powell..................................... (S)

Wade Tyner...................................... (S)

Tommy Caranasos............................(A)

Cory Willis.........................................(A) 2002........ Richard Sawyer................................ (S) 2003........ Nicole Allaire.....................................(A) 2004........ Nicole Allaire.................................. (A)* 2008........ Tommy Santelli.................................(A)

Kyle Smith........................................ (S) 2009........ Michael Kulbacki..............................(A)

Andy Lamson................................... (S)

Justin Pentz...............................(S), (A)

Tommy Santelli..........................(S), (A) 2010........ Andy Lamson................................... (S)

Tommy Santelli................................ (S)

Bryant Wallizer................................ (S) 2011........ Andy Lamson....................................(A)

Tommy Santelli..........................(A), (S)

Kyle Smith........................................ (S)

HONORABLE MENTION

Year Name Event 1975........ Kathy Kelly 1976......... Kathy Kelly 1978........ Steve Northway 1979........ Elliott Hutchinson............................ (S) 1980........ Michelle Stamates.......................... (S) 1981........ Tim Rennie....................................... (S) 1982........ Bart McNealy....................................(A)

Dena Orth........................................ (S) 1985........ Roger Davidson................................(A) 1987........ Jim Bishop........................................(A)

Roger Davidson............................... (S) 1988........ Jim Bishop........................................(A) 1992........ Eric Uptagrafft..................................(A) 1993........ Garett Smith.....................................(A) 1996........ Brian Fuhrman................................. (S) 1997........ Brian Fuhrman..................................(A) 2000........ Wade Tyner...................................... (S) 2001........ Liz Smith...........................................(A)

Tommy Caranasos........................... (S) 2003........ Wade Tyner...................................... (S) 2008........ Andy Lamson................................... (S) 2010........ Michael Kulbacki............................. (S)

Justin Pentz..................................... (S)

Tommy Santelli.................................(A) 2011........ Justin Pentz......................................(A) KEY: (A)--Air rifle (S)--Smallbore rifle * earned All-America honor as a member of WVU’s club team NOTE: Prior to the 1978-79 season, no distinctions were made between air rifle and smallbore rifle All-Americans.

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Record Book [ ncaa results ]

1980 1. Tennessee Tech............................................ 6201 2. West Virginia................................................. 6150 3. E. Tennessee State....................................... 6118

1994 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6194 2. West Virginia..................................................6187 3. Kentucky........................................................ 6165

2003 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6287 2. Xavier..............................................................6197 3. Murray State.................................................. 6158

1981 1. Tennessee Tech............................................ 6139 2. West Virginia................................................. 6136 3. E. Tennessee State....................................... 6121

1995 1. West Virginia..................................................6241 2. Air Force..........................................................6187 3. Kentucky.........................................................6171

2004* 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6273 2. Nevada.......................................................... 6185 3. Navy............................................................... 6182

1982 1. Tennessee Tech............................................ 6138 2. West Virginia................................................. 6136 3. Eastern Kentucky.......................................... 6128

1996 1. West Virginia..................................................6179 2. Air Force......................................................... 6168 3. Kentucky........................................................ 6160

2005** 1. Army............................................................... 4659 2. Jacksonville State......................................... 4658 3. Nebraska....................................................... 4657

1983 1. West Virginia................................................. 6206 2. Tennessee Tech............................................ 6148 3. E. Tennessee State....................................... 6100

1997 1. West Virginia................................................. 6223 2. Kentucky.........................................................6175 3. Alaska-Fairbanks...........................................6171

1984 1. West Virginia................................................. 6206 2. E. Tennessee State....................................... 6142 3. Tennessee Tech............................................ 6121

1998 1. West Virginia................................................. 6214 2. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6211 3. Kentucky.........................................................6161

1985 1. Murray State.................................................. 6150 2. West Virginia................................................. 6136 3. E. Tennessee State....................................... 6102

1999 1. Alaska-Fairbanks...........................................6276 2. Navy............................................................... 6168 3. West Virginia................................................. 6156

1986 1. West Virginia................................................. 6229 2. Murray State.................................................. 6163 3. Army............................................................... 6138

2000 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6285 2. Xavier............................................................. 6156 3. Nebraska....................................................... 6121

1987 1. Murray State.................................................. 6205 2. West Virginia................................................. 6203 3. USF.................................................................6175

2001 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6283 2. Kentucky.........................................................6175 3. West Virginia.................................................. 6174

1988 1. West Virginia................................................. 6192 2. Murray State.................................................. 6183 3. USF................................................................ 6152

2002 1. Alaska-Fairbanks...........................................6241 2. Kentucky........................................................ 6209 3. Xavier............................................................. 6204

1989 1. West Virginia................................................. 6234 2. USF................................................................ 6180 3. Tennessee Tech............................................ 6167 1990 1. West Virginia................................................. 6205 2. Navy................................................................6101 3. Tennessee Tech............................................ 6097 1991 1. West Virginia..................................................6171 2. Alaska-Fairbanks...........................................6110 3. Ohio State...................................................... 6100 1992 1. West Virginia................................................. 6214 2. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6166 3. Murray State...................................................6101 1993 1. West Virginia..................................................6179 2. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 6169 3. Air Force......................................................... 6122

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The 2009-10 Mountaineers

2006 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 4682 2. Nebraska....................................................... 4666 3. Army..4650 2007 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 4662 2. Army............................................................... 4644 3. Jacksonville................................................... 4639 2008 1. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 4662 2. Army............................................................... 4652 3. Texas Christian.............................................. 4627 2009 1. West Virginia................................................. 4643 2. Kentucky........................................................ 4638 3. Jacksonville State......................................... 4636 2010 1. TCU................................................................. 4675 2. Alaska-Fairbanks.......................................... 4653 3. West Virginia................................................. 4641 2011 1. Kentucky........................................................ 4700 2. West Virginia................................................. 4697 3. TCU................................................................. 4664 *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.

Record Book [ ncaa history ]

Year Champion Coach Score Runner-up Score Host School 1980............ Tennessee Tech......................... James Newkirk....................6201....................... West Virginia......................... 6150......................................ETSU 1981............ Tennessee Tech......................... James Newkirk....................6139....................... West Virginia......................... 6136...................................... Army 1982............ Tennessee Tech......................... James Newkirk....................6138....................... West Virginia......................... 6136........................................ VMI 1983............ West Virginia.............................. Edward Etzel.......................6166....................... Tennessee Tech.................... 6148...........................Xavier, Ohio 1984............ West Virginia.............................. Edward Etzel.......................6206....................... East Tennessee State........... 6142......................... Murray State 1985............ Murray State.............................. Elvis Green..........................6150....................... West Virginia......................... 6149...................................... Army 1986............ West Virginia.............................. Edward Etzel.......................6229....................... Murray State......................... 6163...................................... Navy 1987............ Murray State.............................. Elvis Green..........................6205....................... West Virginia......................... 6203...........................Xavier, Ohio 1988............ West Virginia.............................. Greg Perrine........................6192....................... Murray State......................... 6183........................................ VMI 1989............ West Virginia.............................. Edward Etzel.......................6234....................... South Florida......................... 6180......................... Murray State 1990............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley..................6205....................... Navy....................................... 6101...................................... Navy 1991............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley..................6171........................ Alaska-Fairbanks.................. 6110...................................... Army 1992............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley ................6214....................... Alaska-Fairbanks.................. 6166......................... Murray State 1993............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley..................6179........................ Alaska-Fairbanks.................. 6169........................................ VMI 1994............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... Randy Pitney.......................6194....................... West Virginia......................... 6187......................... Murray State 1995............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley..................6241........................ Air Force................................ 6187...................................... Navy 1996............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley..................6179........................ Air Force................................ 6168................................Air Force 1997............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley..................6223....................... Kentucky............................... 6175......................... Murray State 1998............ West Virginia.............................. Marsha Beasley..................6212....................... Alaska-Fairbanks.................. 6211......................... Murray State 1999............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... Randy Pitney.......................6276........................ Navy....................................... 6168.................................Norwich 2000............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... Randy Pitney.......................6285....................... Xavier..................................... 6156.....................Virginia Military 2001............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... David Johnson.....................6283....................... Kentucky............................... 6175............................. Ohio State 2002............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... David Johnson.....................6241........................ Kentucky............................... 6209......................... Murray State 2003............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... David Johnson.....................6287....................... Xavier..................................... 6197...................................... Army 2004............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... David Johnson.....................6273....................... Nevada.................................. 6185......................... Murray State 2005............ Army............................................ Ron Wigger..........................4659....................... Jacksonville State................. 4658................................Air Force 2006............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... Dan Jordan..........................4682....................... Nebraska............................... 4666................................Air Force 2007............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... Dan Jordan..........................4662....................... Army....................................... 4644..................Alaska-Fairbanks 2008............ Alaska-Fairbanks....................... Dan Jordan..........................4662....................... Army....................................... 4652...................................... Army 2009............ West Virginia.............................. Jon Hammond.....................4643....................... Kentucky............................... 4638........................................ TCU 2010............ TCU............................................. Karen Monez.......................4675....................... Alaska-Fairbanks.................. 4653........................................ TCU 2011............ Kentucky.................................... Harry Mullins.......................4700....................... West Virginia......................... 4697....................Columbus State

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

The 2009 NCAA champion Mountaineers were honored by the state Legislature in Charleston, W.Va.

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Record Book [ ncaa history ]

NCAA ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS SMALLBORE 1980..................................................Rod Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 1176 1981................................................. Kurt Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 1173 1982.................................................Kurt Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 1167 1983.............................................................David Johnson (West Virginia), 1175 1984............................................................ Bob Broughton (West Virginia), 1172 1985..................................................................Pat Spurgin (Murray State), 1168 1986......................................................................Mike Anti (West Virginia), 1167 1987...................................................................Web Wright (West Virginia), 1174 1988.................................................................. Web Wright (West Virginia), 1168 1989.......................................................... Deb Sinclair (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1171 1990................................................................Michelle Scarborough (USF), 1165 1991.................................................................Soma Dutta (Texas El-Paso), 1171 1992.................................................................Tim Manges (West Virginia), 1172 1993............................................................. Eric Uptagrafft (West Virginia), 1174 1994........................................................ Cory Brunetti (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1173 1995....................................................... Oleg Seleznev (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1177 1996.............................................................................. Joe Johnson (Navy), 1170 1997.......................................................... Marcos Scrivner (West Virginia), 1176 1998........................................................................... Karyn Juziuk (Xavier), 1169 1999.....................................................Kelly Mansfield (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1185 2000.....................................................................Nicole Allaire (Nebraska), 1183 2001................................................ Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1178 2002................................................Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1190 2003................................................Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1191 2004................................................Matthew Rawlings (Alaska-Fairbanks), 1179 2005.................................... Matthew Rawlings (Alaska-Fairbanks), 686.6 (585) 2006........................................... Jamie Beyerle (Alaska-Fairbanks), 690.5 (593) 2007..................................................................Josh Albright (Navy), 679.5 (583) 2008.....................................................................Chris Abalo (Army), 687.6 (588) 2009............................................................ Brian Carstensen (JSU), 682.2 (587) 2010.................................................................Sarah Scherer (TCU), 685.0 (583) 2011..................................................Ethan Settlemires (Kentucky), 691.0 (590)

Trevor Gathman

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Nicole Allaire

NCAA ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS AIR RIFLE 1980....................................................Rod Fitz-Randolph (Tennessee Tech), 389 1981....................................................................... John Rost (West Virginia), 391 1982.......................................................................John Rost (West Virginia), 390 1983............................................................. Ray Slonena (Tennessee Tech), 389 1984.................................................................... Pat Spurgin (Murray State), 388 1985..............................................................Christian Heller (West Virginia), 387 1986......................................................... Marianne Wallace (Murray State), 392 1987........................................................ Rob Harbison (Tennessee-Martin), 392 1988................................................................ Deena Wigger (Murray State), 390 1989..................................................................Michelle Scarborough (USF), 399 1990.....................................................................Gary Hardy (West Virginia), 393 1991......................................................... Ann-Marie Pfiffner (West Virginia), 391 1992......................................................... Ann-Marie Pfiffner (West Virginia), 390 1993.............................................................Trevor Gathman (West Virginia), 390 1994....................................................................Nancy Napolski (Kentucky), 391 1995.................................................................. Benji Belden (Murray State), 390 1996.............................................................Trevor Gathman (West Virginia), 394 1997..............................................................Marra Hastings (Murray State), 393 1998..........................................................................Emily Caruso (Norwich), 393 1999....................................................... Kelly Mansfield (Alaska-Fairbanks), 396 2000....................................................... Kelly Mansfield (Alaska-Fairbanks), 398 2001.................................................. Matthew Emmons (Alaska-Fairbanks), 392 2002.........................................................................Ryan Tanoque (Nevada), 392 2003......................................................... Jamie Beyerle (Alaska-Fairbanks), 395 2004................................................................ Morgan Hicks (Murray State), 398 2005......................................................... Beth Tidmore (Memphis), 694.2 (590) 2006...................................................... Kristina Fehlings (Nebraska), 692 (592) 2007............................................ Michael Dickinson (Jacksonville), 692.2 (592) 2008............................................... Patrik Sartz (Alaska-Fairbanks), 696.4 (594) 2009............................................................Jenna Compton (Akron), 691.6 (590) 2010..............................................Jonathan Hall (Columbus State), 699.9 (595) 2011.............................................. Nicco Campriani (West Virginia), 701.0 (599)

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[ great american 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 2010................................................ West Virginia 2011................................................ West Virginia 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 2010................................................ West Virginia 2011...................................................... 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 2010...................Nicco Campriani, West Virginia 2011...................Nicco Campriani, West Virginia 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 2010...................Nicco Campriani, West Virginia 2011...................Nicco Campriani, West Virginia 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 2010........................... Ashley Jackson, Kentucky 2011...................Nicco Campriani, West Virginia 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 2010........................... Ashley Jackson, Kentucky 2011...................Nicco Campriani, West Virginia 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 2010................................. Katie Fretts, Kentucky 2011......................... Henri Junghanel, Kentucky Coach of the Year 2008............ Jonathan Hammond, West Virginia 2010............ 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 * award given to one person on each team beginning in 2004 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 (West Virginia reps.)

Kyle Smith (West Virginia reps.)

2010...............Andy Lamson (West Virginia rep.)

2011..........Nicco Campriani (West Virginia rep.)

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) 2010..........................................Brandi Eskew (S)

Michael Kulbacki (A), (C)

Andy Lamson (A), (C)

Tommy Santelli (S)

Bryant Wallizer (A), (C) 2011........................Nicco Campriani (A), (C), (S)

Tommy Santelli (C)

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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) 2010..........................................Andy Lamson (S)

Justin Pentz (S), (C)

Tommy Santelli (A), (C) 2011....................................Michael Kulbacki (A)

Andy Lamson (A)

Justin Pentz (A), (C), (S)

Tommy Santelli (A), (S)

Kyle Smith (S) 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) 2010..........................................Brandi Eskew (C)

Michael Kulbacki (S)

Justin Pentz (A)

Kyle Smith (S)

Bryant Wallizer (S) 2011..........................................Brandi Eskew (S)

Michael Kulbacki (C)

Andy Lamson (C)

Kyle Smith (C) Key: A - Air Rifle

S - Smallbore

C - Combined

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Record Book

[ 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........................... 7-6 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.............................. 9-5 1959......Capt. Hugh H. Jones...........................George Pignatello..................... 8-8 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......................... 5-2 1968......Sgt. Joe Gravens.................................Jerry Luh................................... 8-2 1969......S/Sgt. Robert McNickle.....................Brent Jones............................... 5-2 1970......S/Sgt. Robert McNickle.....................Bill Schetzel.............................. 5-2 1971.......Sp. 4 Gary Grady................................Greg Yantis............................... 5-3 1972......Greg Yantis.........................................Al Fischer.................................. 5-2 1973......M/Sgt. Bobby Timms.........................Al Fischer.................................. 6-1 1974.......M/Sgt. Bobby Timms.........................Jim Meredith........................... 11-1 1975......M/Sgt. Roy Riffe.................................Phil Whitworth.......................... 6-1 1976.......M/Sgt. Charles Neal..........................Phil Whitworth...................... # 6-1 1977.......Ed Etzel...............................................Dan Young................................ 4-0 1978......Ed Etzel...............................................Dan Young................................ 4-1 1979......Ed Etzel...............................................Elliott Hutchinson..................... 5-1 1980......Ed Etzel...............................................Stefan Thynell........................... 6-0 1981......Ed Etzel...............................................Tim Rennie, John Rost........... 12-0 1982......Ed Etzel...............................................John Rost................................ 11-0 1983......Ed Etzel...............................................Dena Orth........................... * 12-1

Coach Marsha Beasley with Ann-Marie Pfiffner

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Year Coach Captain Record 1984......Ed Etzel...............................................Bob Broughton................... * 13-0 1985......Ed Etzel...............................................Dave Ridenour.......................... 9-1 1986......Ed Etzel...............................................Dave Johnson..................... * 10-0 1987......Ed Etzel...............................................Mike Anti................................... 6-1 1988......Greg Perrine.......................................Bill Dodd............................... * 9-0 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....................................Lafe Kunkel............................... 8-3 2009......Jon Hammond....................................Paul Miller............................* 11-1 2010......Jon Hammond....................................Bryant Wallizer....................$ 11-0 2011......Jon Hammond....................................None.....................................$ 11-2 Totals......................................................................................................... 568-98 # NRA Champions % MARC Champions

* NCAA Champions $ - GARC Champions

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[ all-time series records ]

Jack Writer

Lafe Kunkel

Opponent W L Began 77th Infantry.................................... 1................ 0............. 1964 Air Force........................................... 16............. 0..............1974 Akron................................................ 9................ 0............. 1952 Alaska-Fairbanks............................. 5................ 6............. 1989 Allegheny......................................... 2................ 0............. 1964 Alliance............................................ 2................ 0............. 1964 Army................................................. 31............. 10.......... 1957 California, Pa................................... 7................ 0............. 1951 Canisius........................................... 12............. 0............. 1990 Carnegie Mellon.............................. 22............. 8............. 1951 City College of New York................. 1................ 0............. 1962 Cincinnati......................................... 1................ 0............. 1994 The Citadel....................................... 2................ 3............. 1959 Clarion.............................................. 1................ 0............. 1965 Coast Guard..................................... 1................ 0............. 1984 Columbus State............................... 1................ 0............. 2011 Dayton.............................................. 1................ 0............. 1968 Duquesne........................................ 34............. 4............. 1951 East Tennessee State..................... 14............. 6............. 1964 Eastern Kentucky............................ 12............. 0............. 1963 Geneva............................................. 14............. 0............. 1956 George Washington......................... 2................ 0............. 1962 Georgetown..................................... 1................ 0............. 1957 Indiana............................................. 1................ 0............. 1951 Indiana, Pa....................................... 19............. 0............. 1956 Jacksonville State............................ 7................ 0............. 1997 Johns Hopkins................................. 1................ 0............. 1966 Kent State........................................ 1................ 0............. 1952 Kentucky.......................................... 14............. 7............. 1963 King’s............................................... 3................ 0............. 1984 Maryland.......................................... 0................ 2............. 1952 Memphis.......................................... 5................ 2............. 2005 Mississippi....................................... 6................ 3............. 2002 MIT................................................... 1................ 0............. 1984 Morehead State.............................. 1................ 0............ 2008 Murray State.................................... 19............. 3............. 1967 Navy................................................. 21............. 8............. 1966 Nebraska......................................... 6................ 3............. 2003 NC State........................................... 12............. 0............. 1959 Norwich............................................ 4................ 0............. 1994 Ohio.................................................. 2................ 0............. 1966 Ohio State........................................ 37.............. 0..............1974 Penn State....................................... 25............. 2............. 1953 Pitt.................................................... 26............. 7............. 1951 Potomac State................................. 8................ 0............. 1953 Richmond........................................ 3................ 0............. 1961 Rose Hulman................................... 2................ 0............. 1981 St. John’s......................................... 17.............. 0............. 1981 Tennessee....................................... 1................ 0............. 1966 Tennessee Tech............................... 27............. 3............. 1975 Texas Christian................................ 3................ 1............. 2005 Texas-El Paso................................... 6................ 0............. 1992 Toledo............................................... 1................ 0............. 1952 Villanova.......................................... 1................ 0..............1974 Virginia............................................. 2................ 0............. 1969 VMI................................................... 23............. 3............. 1952 Virginia Tech.................................... 7................ 8............. 1953 Washington & Jefferson.................. 27............. 4............. 1951 Washington & Lee........................... 2................ 0............. 1956 Washington State............................ 1................ 0............. 1987 William & Mary................................ 1................ 0............. 1983 Wyoming.......................................... 3................ 0............. 1996 Xavier............................................... 13............. 2............. 1990

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1951 (10-0) Maj. John Nicholas 1411-1322........W...............Washington & Jefferson 1390-1341........W..................................... Duquesne 1364-1359........W.................................................Pitt 1368-1290........W............................... California, Pa. 1381-1342........W...............................Carnegie Tech 1374-1367........W................................. at Duquesne 1380-1365........W.............................................at Pitt 1391-1334........W.......................... at Carnegie Tech 1416-1333........W.......... at Washington & Jefferson 1395-1274........W...........................at California, Pa. NRA Sectionals 1395-1393........W..........................................Indiana 1952 (15-3) Maj. John Nicholas 1390-1341........W..................................... Duquesne 1398-1344........W...............Washington & Jefferson 1380-1384........L..............................................at VMI 1397-1327........W...............................Carnegie Tech 1396-1378........W................................................ VMI 1403-1388........W.................................................Pitt 1408-1260........W............................... California, Pa. 1414-1318.........W................................. at Duquesne 1414-1293........W...............................Carnegie Tech 1399-1400........L...................................................Pitt 1406-1338........W.......... at Washington & Jefferson 1411-1397........W.................................................Pitt 1411-1361........W.....................................Kent State 1409-1319........W.........................................at Akron 1405-1317........W....................................... at Toledo 1408-1381........W.................................................Pitt 1428-1300........W............................... California, Pa. 1417-1439.........L.................................... at Maryland NRA Sectionals (5th) 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................................................ VMI 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) 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 VMI 1416-1281........W.............................. Potomac State 1398-1373........W...............Washington & Jefferson 1407-1353........W................................. at Duquesne 1417-1339........W.......................... at Carnegie Tech

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1403-1370........W...............................Carnegie Tech 1403-x................L...................................................Pitt 1411-1401........W.................................................Pitt NRA Sectionals (1st) 1955 (7-6) Capt. Clair Book 1371-1362........W...............Washington & Jefferson 1367-1397........L.................................................. VMI 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...............................Carnegie Tech 1342-1257........W..................................... at Geneva 1352-1377........L...............................................at Pitt 1352-1295........W...................................Indiana, Pa. 1402-1370........W...............Washington & Jefferson 1387-1386........W.......... at Washington & Jefferson 1388-1413........L............................... at Virginia Tech 1388-1307........W........................ Washington & Lee 1377-1274.........W..........................................Geneva 1384-1401........L................................... Virginia Tech 1379-1410........L............................ at Carnegie Tech 1388-1377........W.................................................Pitt 1380-1311........W...................................Indiana, Pa. 1396-1389........W................................. at Duquesne 1400-1330........W.............................. Potomac State 1403-1419........L....................................... Duquesne 1399-1326........W..........................at Potomac State NRA Sectionals (7th) 1957 (14-5) Capt. Clair Book 1378-1390........L................................... at Duquesne 1392-1383........W.......... at Washington & Jefferson 1415-1393........W.................................................Pitt 1415-1402........W...............................Carnegie Tech 1401-1346........W.............................. at Indiana, Pa. 1391-1435........L............................................at Army 1421-1402........W................................. Virginia Tech 1407-1352........W...................................Indiana, Pa. 1391-1395........L............................ at Carnegie Tech 1409-1396........W...............Washington & Jefferson 1409-1381........W..........................................Geneva 1403-1395........W.................................. Georgetown 1403-1407........L.........................................Maryland 1403-1423........L................................... Virginia Tech *.........................W................................................ VMI 1417-1415.........W..................................... Duquesne 1408-1375........W.................................................Pitt 1405-1373........W..................................... at Geneva 1420-1331........W.............................. Potomac State NRA Sectionals (3rd) * Forfeit

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................................................ VMI 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................................................ VMI 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) 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 VMI 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................................................ VMI 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

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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................................................ VMI 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 VMI 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................................................ VMI 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 VMI 1442-1418........W.................................... Penn State 1442-1365........W..................................... Duquesne 1447-1431........W.............................. at Indiana, Pa. 1450-1376........W................................. at Duquesne Southern Conference (3rd) NRA Sectionals (1st) 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................................................ VMI 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 VMI 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)

coaches shooters preview review records wvu media 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................................................ VMI 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 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 VMI 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................................................ VMI Coast Guard Invitational (3rd) NRA Sectionals (1st)

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1971 (5-3) Gary Grady 1344-1229........W.............................................at Pitt 1344-1314........W...................................Indiana, Pa. 1355-1316........W....................................... Kentucky 1355-1373........L............................................ at Navy 1337-1349........L..................................at Penn State 1412-1337........W..........................................at Army 1362-1333........W................................................ VMI NRA Sectionals (1st) 1377-1349........W.................................... Penn State 1972 (5-2) Greg Yantis 1332-1223........W.............................................at Pitt 1332-1229........W.............................. at Indiana, Pa. 2698-2630........W......................... Eastern Kentucky Xavier Invitational (6th) Kentucky Invitational (10th) 1339-1393........L............................................ at Navy 1373-1349........W............................................at VMI West Point Invitational (8th) 1380-1363........W................................at Penn State 1380-1408........L............................................at Army NRA Sectionals (1st) 1973 (6-1) M/Sgt. Bobby Timms 2819-2597........W...................................Indiana, Pa. 2812-2856........L................at East Tennessee State 2817-2776.........W..................................... Ohio State 2249-2156........W......................................at Virginia 2812-2779........W.......................................... at Navy 2807-2749.........W.............................................. Army 2804-2682........W.................................... Penn State NRA Sectionals International (1st) Conventional (1st) 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 VMI 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)

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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 NC 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 Championship (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 Championship (2nd) 1981 (12-0) Ed Etzel 6156-6069........W.................. East Tennessee State 6156-5750........W........................................NC 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 Championship (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 Championship (1st)

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coaches shooters preview review records wvu media 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 Championship (1st)

WVU’s 1982-83 squad

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 Championship (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 Championship (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 Championship (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 Championship (2nd) 1988 (7-0) Greg Perrine 6164-6110........W...................................... St. John’s Xavier Invitational (1st) 6222-5945........W...............................King’s College 6206-5539........W..................................... Ohio State 6222-6086........W..........................................at Army 6212-6105........W.......................................... at Navy 6213-6177........W................................. Murray State 6190-6118........W............................Tennessee Tech NCAA Championship (1st) 1989 (8-0) Ed Etzel 6193-6067........W..................................at St. John’s 6192-6074.........W..........................Alaska-Fairbanks 6198-5816........W........................................NC 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 Championship (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 Championship (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 Championship (1st) 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 Championship (1st)

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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 Championship (1st)

The 1995 Mountaineers

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 Championship (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 Championship (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 Championship (1st)

WVU’s 1994 team

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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 Championship (1st - 6214)

Record Book [ all-time scores ]

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) Championship (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. UTEP (at ColoradoSprings, 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................................................ VMI 6182-6077........W................................. Murray State 6183-6089........W............................Tennessee Tech at MARC Championship (1st - 6185) at NCAA Championship (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 Championship (2nd - 6188) at NCAA Championship (3rd - 6174)

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The 2002 Mountaineer rifle team

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 Championship (3rd - 6230) at NCAA Championship (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

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 Championship (7th B 4576) 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 Championship (6th B 4594)

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Record Book [ all-time scores ]

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................................. VMI Institute at GARC Championship (5th – 4552) 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 Invit.)

4614-4528 .......W ...........................Tennessee Tech 4647-4398........W...................VMI (NCAA Qualifiers) at GARC Championship (3rd - 4626) at NCAA Championships (6th - 4616)

The 2010 Mountaineers

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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 Championship (2nd – 4645) at NCAA Championships (1st – 4643) 2010 (11-0, 7-0) Jon Hammond 4655-4587........W.......... vs. Air Force (at Nebraska) 4660-4634........W.................................. at Nebraska 4666-4538........W.................................at Ohio State 4665-4560........W.........................................at Akron 4638-4562........W.............................................. Army 4691-4642........W....................................... Kentucky 4678-4561........W........................................NC State 4697-4670........W..........................Alaska-Fairbanks 4696-4576........W.........vs. Ole Miss (in Cokeville, Tenn.) at Winthrow Invitational (1st – 4678) 4659-4530........W.......................................Memphis 4659-4612........W.........Nebraska (NCAA Qualifiers) at GARC Championships (1st – 4653) at NCAA Championships (3rd – 4641)

2011 (11-2, 5-1) Jon Hammond 4676-4570........W..................................... Ohio State 4675-4663........L.................................................. TCU 4681-4586........W.......................................Memphis 4675-4661........W................................. Murray State 4686-4647........W...................vs. Ole Miss (at Army) 4680-4659........W..........................................at Army 4657-4498........W........................................NC State 4656-4592........W...................................... Nebraska 4694-4540........W.............................................Akron 4696-4646........W..........................Alaska-Fairbanks 4696-4680........L.....................................at Kentucky 4704-4607........W.vs. Columbus State (at Kentucky) 4704-4596........W.........Nebraska (NCAA Qualifiers) at GARC Championships (1st – 4704) at NCAA Championships (2nd - 4697)

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Dr. James P. Clements [ president ]

WVU’s First Family, standing from left: Jim, Beth and Tyler Clements.

In rockers, from left: twins Hannah and Maggie. Seated on lawn: Grace.

James P. Clements has said that no university in the country means more to its state than West Virginia University means to West Virginia. Since becoming WVU’s 23rd president on June 30, 2009, Dr. Clements has focused on expanding the University’s role as a 21st century land-grant institution.

With a Strategic Framework for the Future now in place, WVU is committed to excelling in five key areas: academic excellence, research and innovation, diversity, global engagement and enhancing the well-being and quality of life of our citizens.

Dr. Clements has announced several initiatives in support of these strategic planning goals, including: adding 100 new faculty members to decrease the student-faculty ratio and support core and niche academic and research curriculums; building a new student health facility to increase wellness efforts; dedicating capital funds to expand outdoor recreational space for students; and increasing research to strengthen the University’s position as an economic engine as well as a leader in fields such as energy, biometrics and health sciences.

Additional priorities are to continue offering world-class health care and – through WVU’s Top-10 nationally ranked Rural Health Program – remain committed to increasing state outreach in the health sciences. To that end, WVU recently announced plans to establish a WVU School for Public Health to train the next generation of public health professionals, conduct high-quality population health research and help the state confront preventable

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health threats that increase health care costs and shorten lives.

Other goals include finding more efficient and effective ways to use technology to drive progress, increasing the diversity of WVU’s learning community and developing an even broader global focus in preparing students for new international opportunities.

Other initiatives focus on increasing student retention, increasing WVU’s doctoral program enrollment, enhancing leadership development and increasing operating funds.

This momentum has carried over to record gains in enrollment, research and private giving. Student enrollment across all campuses reached more than 32,000; research contract and grant awards for the past two years averaged an all-time high of $176 million; and annual private giving to WVU reached an all-time high of nearly $100 million this past year.

The University was also recognized as among the six percent of institutions in the country that the Carnegie Foundation classifies as highly engaged in service, and as one of the four best flagship universities in the country for access by the Education Trust.

In addition to overseeing WVU and its divisional campuses, Dr. Clements chairs the boards of the WVU Research Corporation, the West Virginia United Health System and the WVU Hospitals. In total, WVU and its affiliates represent a $2.3 billion enterprise and employ more than 18,000 people.

Dr. Clements also serves as an ex-officio member of the WVU Foundation and WVU

Alumni Association boards, and is active with national higher education organizations such as the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities and the American Council on Education.

Regionally, he is a board member of the National Energy Technology Laboratory Regional University Alliance. He is co-chair of the Economic Development Team of the Power of 32, a visioning initiative across 32 counties in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He also co-chaired the WV Higher Education Policy Commission’s Diversity Initiative Council and currently co-chairs the WV Higher Education Policy Commission’s College Completion Task Force, as well as serves on the board of the West Virginia Business Roundtable.

On a national level, he was nominated and selected to participate in the 81st Joint Civilian Orientation Conference through the U.S. Department of Defense, and invited by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke to join a select 15-member Innovation Advisory Board that will guide a study of U.S. economic competitiveness and innovation. He also co-chairs the Association of Public and LandGrant Universities’ Energy Forum.

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 and Information Sciences. He was a four-time recipient of Towson’s Faculty Member of the Year Award given by students at the University.

Dr. Clements has an academic background in computer science. He earned 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. The fourth edition of his project management textbook was published in four languages and used in multiple countries; the fifth edition was recently released. At WVU, Dr. Clements is a tenured professor in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources’ Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

In October 2009, he was named UMBC’s Alumnus of the Year in the Engineering and Information Technology category.

Jim is married to Beth Clements, and they have four children – Tyler, twin daughters Hannah and Maggie, and Grace.

Oliver Luck

[ director of athletics ]

Former Mountaineer quarterback Oliver Luck is West Virginia’s 11th Director of Athletics.

Successful at each of his previous career stops, Oliver Luck looks to continue that streak at West Virginia University. A former Mountaineer quarterback, Luck, appointed the University’s 11th Director of Athletics by President James P. Clements on June 9, 2010, has already made strides in just one year in enhancing WVU’s role as a player in the collegiate world.

“Oliver Luck is someone who has succeeded at the highest levels at everything he has done – from his college and professional football playing days to his academic pursuits and his professional business career,” said Clements. “He is the clear choice to carry forward what has truly been a golden era in athletics.”

“It’s an incredible honor for me to be appointed as athletic director at my alma mater,” said Luck. “I care deeply about this school. I’ve had an opportunity to serve on the Board of Governors the last couple of years, and it’s given me a tremendous viewpoint of how important intercollegiate athletics is at a land-grant institution like WVU.

“WVU is truly one of the outstanding land-grant universities in the country, and I am so pleased to be a part of its momentum and growth. This is a tremendous opportunity - a chance to return to a University and a state that I love at a dynamic and strategic time in its history.”

In his first year, Luck has hired four head coaches while maintaining the superior level of success WVU has recently enjoyed. In addition

to new hires, Luck has overseen the progress of major capital projects, such as the WVU basketball practice facility, and fostered an atmosphere for achievement and triumph, in the classroom and on the field.

Luck’s athletic and professional career has been the epitome of success, first as a record-setting quarterback for the Mountaineers from 1978-81, then as a professional quarterback for the National Football League’s Houston Oilers, and later as a professional sports executive.

Luck’s journey to the big chair at WVU began in his native Cleveland, where in 1977 he was named the Cleveland Touchdown Club Player of the Year at St. Ignatius High. Luck chose WVU over Ivy League schools Harvard and Yale, embarking upon a career that saw him establish school records for touchdown passes and completions during his playing days, while also leading the Mountaineers to a 26-6 upset victory over Florida in the 1981 Peach Bowl.

His best season came as a senior in 1981 when he completed 216 of 394 passes for 2,448 yards and 16 touchdowns. He passed for a career-high 360 yards in a 27-24 loss to Syracuse at the Carrier Dome in the final regular-season game of his career.

Luck ended his college career with 5,765 yards and 43 touchdown passes, both figures still ranking among the best in school history.

Luck was a two-time team MVP in 1980 and 1981, and also received the Louis D. Meisel Award for the WVU football student-athlete

coaches with the highest grade point average. The shooters two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic preview All-American was the recipient of Today’s review Top Five, presented for scholastics records by the NCAA and was selected by the National Football Foundation as one of wvu its 10 scholar-athletes to make a keynote media speech at its annual banquet in 1982.

Selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Houston Oilers (44th overall pick), Luck spent four years with the Oilers from 1982-86. His most extended action came in 1983 when he started six games and finished the season completing 124-of-217 passes for 1,375 yards and eight touchdowns.

After retiring from football, Luck became vice president of business development for the NFL and later was appointed general manager of the Frankfurt Galaxy of the newly created World League of American Football.

He spent the ’95 season as general manager of the Rhein Fire before being named President and CEO of NFL Europe in 1996. Luck totaled more than 10 years with the NFL, before becoming chief executive officer of the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority in 2001.

In that role, Luck oversaw the development and management of a $1 billion professional sports and entertainment complex for the city of Houston that included Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, Reliant Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, the Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, Comets and Aeros and the Livestock Show and Rodeo.

In 2005, Luck was appointed as the first president of Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamos, helping that organization to a pair of MLS Cup titles in his first two years at the helm. Luck was in the midst of securing the funding for an $80 million soccer complex to house the Dynamos when the call came to return to his alma mater.

Prior to his current position at WVU, Luck was appointed by Gov. Joe Manchin in 2008 to a four-year term on the West Virginia University Board of Governors, a spot he relinquished to become director of athletics.

The Rhodes Scholar finalist graduated Phi Betta Kappa from WVU in 1982. He also earned a law degree from Texas, graduating cum laude in 1987. In 1997, Luck was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2008, he was inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame.

He is married to the former Kathy Wilson.

They have two sons and two daughters: Andrew, an All-American quarterback and a Heisman Trophy contender at Stanford; Mary Ellen, a sophomore volleyball player at Stanford; Emily and Addison.

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Senior Staff

[ athletic department personnel ] Mike Parsons

Deputy Director of Athletics

Keli Cunningham

Terri Howes

Associate Athletic Director Compliance & Governance

Associate Athletic Director Sports Development, SWA

Michael Szul

Michael Fragale

Associate Athletic Director Business Operations

Assistant Athletic Director Communications

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Head Coaches

[ wvu fields 17 varsity programs ] Jason Butts

Gymnastics

Dana Holgorsen

Football

Jill Kramer

Volleyball

Craig Turnbull

Wrestling

Mike Carey

Women’s Basketball

Bob Huggins

Men’s Basketball

Marlon LeBlanc

Men’s Soccer

Greg Van Zant

Baseball

Sean Cleary

Cross Country Track & Field

Nikki Izzo-Brown

Women’s Soccer

Vic Riggs

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving

Jon Hammond

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Rifle

Jimmy King

Rowing

Tina Samara

Tennis

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Athletic Facilities

[ train and compete like a champion ]

Milan Puskar Stadium at Mountaineer Field

Caperton Indoor Facility

Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium

Hawley Field

Cary Gym

WVU Wrestling Pavilion

Mountaineer Track

WVU Rifle Range

WVU Boathouse

WVU Coliseum

Mountaineer Tennis Courts

WVU Natatorium

Media Information

[ when covering the mountaineers ] Media Services

The West Virginia University Sports Communications Office will be available throughout the entire 2010-11 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 the sports communications rifle contact, Shannon McNamara.

During the Week

Any member of the media wishing to interview a student-athlete or member of the coaching staff during the week should speak with the rifle contact, Shannon McNamara, at the sports communications office via phone, (304) 293-2821, at least 24 hours in advance.

Photography

Members of the media interested in coaches and student-athlete head shots and select action photos can request a photo CD from the WVU Sports Communications Office.

MSNsportsNET.com

All news releases are posted on 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.

Event Coverage

MSNsportsNET.com is the place for media and fans to go for the latest on West Virginia rifle before, during and after an event. Extensive postgame coverage also can be found on MSNsportsNET.com, including game recaps, photo galleries and more.

Team Coverage

Looking for information on any Mountaineer student-athlete or coach?

It’s all on MSNsportsNET.com. Player and coaching staff bios are available at the click of a finger.

And Much More

The place to go daily for all the latest Mountaineer news is West Virginia’s interactive online site, MSNsportsNET. com. The attractive site offers everything for the West Virginia rifle fan. From live statistics and commentaries, to all the information on the next opponent plus game notes, press releases, player features and breaking news, MSNsportsNET. com is a Mountaineer rifle fanatic’s haven. And Mountaineer fans from anywhere in the world never have to miss the big game again thanks to MSNsportsNET.com.

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.

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.

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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.

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Sports Communications [ publicizing the mountaineers ]

Sports Information

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 214C.

Rifle Contact Shannon McNamara Assistant Sports Information Director e-mail: shannon.mcnamara@mail.wvu.edu

Mailing Address

Sports Communications Office

West Virginia University

P.O. Box 0877

Morgantown, WV 26507-0877

WVU Sports Communications Staff Michael Fragale Assistant Athletic Director, Communications Bryan Messerly Sports Information Director Joe Swan Sports Publications Director John Antonik Director of New Media Mike Montoro Director of Football Communications Katie Kane Associate Sports Information Director Tim Goodenow Assistant Publications Director Shannon McNamara Assistant Sports Information Director Lisa Ammons Business Manager Cheryl Maust Program Assistant Amy Prunty Program Assistant Julie Brown Graduate Assistant Grant Dovey Graduate Assistant Brian Kuppelweiser Graduate Assistant Daniel Whitehead Graduate Assistant

Overnight Shipping Address

Sports Communications Office

West Virginia University

107 Coliseum

Monongahela Blvd.

Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone Information

Office: 304-293-2821

Fax: 304-293-4105

Press Box: 304-293-6480