AKRON, Ohio - The No. 16 University of Akron Rifle squad is set to open its 2016-17 season Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Tiger Open in Memphis, Tenn.
Competing in the opening-weekend match along with the Zips is No. 15 Ole Miss, No. 19 UT Martin, No. 10 Memphis, No. 12 Jacksonville State, and Alabama Birmingham. Akron is ranked #16 in the College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) poll to begin the year.
Making the trip to Memphis are seniors Zachary Strohl (Barto, Pa.) and Connor O'Mara (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.), along with junior Julia Hatch (Northfield, Vt.