AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron rifle team and head coach Newt Engle announced the Zips' competition schedule for the 2016-17 season on Wednesday.
The nationally-ranked Zips will square off against 10 of the top-ranked teams in the nation throughout the season.
"We are very happy with this year's NCAA rifle schedule," said Engle. "The season starts out a little tough going head to head with many of the nation's best collegiate shooting programs like the current national champion West Virginia University."
UA opens the year with a trip to Memphis, Tenn., to take part in the Tiger Open on Saturday, Oct.