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Nunn Sets Air Rifle Mark In Army Loss
November 10, 2018 | Rifle
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Army West Point rifle team was defeated by North Carolina State in their match at the University of Kentucky on Saturday.
"It's been a rough two days," Head Coach Web Wright said. "Scores were lower than expected. Certainly not where we need to be."
The Black Knights outscored the Wolfpack in air rifle, but it was not enough to overcome their deficit from smallbore, as North Carolina state won with an aggregate advantage of 4649 to 4634. Army senior co-captain Payne Nunn was the team's top performer, shooting a program record score of 597 in air rifle.
"The bright spot was Payne's air rifle score today," Wright said. "His 597 is the highest score a cadet has ever shot in competition. He has reached this mark a couple times in practice, so it's good to see him punch through the mental barrier and make it happen."
Army will look to rebound on Sunday, when they face the defending national champion Kentucky Wildcats.
"We are going to explore Lexington this afternoon, have a decent dinner, rest up and hit it tomorrow against the reigning NCAA champions"
AGGREGATE: (4634)
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North Carolina State defeated Army 4649-4634.
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Senior Payne Nunn posted the top score in the match, posting a score of 1175.
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The Black Knights outscored the Wolfpack 2340 to 2333 in this discipline.
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Payne Nunn shot a program record score of 597
SMALLBORE: (2294)
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NC State outshot Army 2316-2294.
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Nunn and sophomore co-captain Clayton Hanson tied for the team lead, shooting a 578.
UP NEXT: Army closes out their roadtrip Sunday when they face defending national champion Kentucky in Lexington.
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