Story by NU Athletic Communications
Nebraska rifle athletes Emma Rhode and Maddy Moyer earned All-American honors from the College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) on Thursday.
Rhode was named a first-team all-American in aggregate and in smallbore, while earning honorable-mention honors in the air rifle.
Moyer, who competed in the NCAA Championships and took 37th place in the smallbore, earned honorable-mention accolades in smallbore.
“It’s a great honor to be named an All-American athlete, and it’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication given by both Emma and Maddy this season,” Head Coach Richard Clark said. “I could not be more proud of the way these girls worked and represented Nebraska on the firing line throughout the season, capping it off with NCAA appearances for both. I am extremely excited to watch these two push the ceiling higher for our program with their continued efforts next season!”
Moyer posted an average of 584.07 in the smallbore, the second-highest mark on the team. She grabbed four second place and two third-place finishes throughout the season. She shot a season high of 591 against UTEP on Nov. 10.
Rhode’s junior season featured nine first-place finishes in both smallbore and aggregate, while adding three first-place finishes in the air rifle.
Rhode averaged 591 in the smallbore, 595.08 air rifle and 1,186.08 in the aggregate. Her averages led the team in all three disciplines. Her aggregate score of 1,193 at the Withrow Invitational and at Army broke the school record, previously held by Cecelia Ossi, who shot a score of 1,191 during the 2022-23 season.