Nebraska Rifle Defeats Ohio State, Qualifies for NCAA Championships

Huskers dominate competition, secure decisive victory to advance to NCAA Championships

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 2 ranked Nebraska rifle team secured a decisive victory over No. 12 Ohio State on Saturday, with a score of 4,744 to 4,682, in an NCAA Qualifier match. This result represents half of the criteria for qualifying for the NCAA Championships, which Nebraska will compete in after combining this score with their three highest team scores from the season.

Why it matters

Nebraska's rifle team is one of the top programs in the country, and this victory over a ranked opponent helps solidify their position as a contender for the NCAA Championship. Qualifying for the NCAA Championships is a major accomplishment for the team and the university.

The details

The Huskers demonstrated exceptional performance across both smallbore and air rifle disciplines, with four shooters placing in the top five overall. Carley Seabrooke led all competitors with an impressive aggregate score of 1,189, while Katlyn Sullivan and Emma Rhode tied for second place with scores of 1,187. Alivia Perkins rounded out Nebraska's top performers, securing fourth place with a score of 1,180.

  • The NCAA Qualifier match was held on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Nebraska's previous high team scores were 4,758 from the PRC Championships on February 7-8, 2026, 4,749 achieved at Army on October 25, 2025, and 4,747 recorded at TCU on November 1, 2025.
  • The NCAA Championships selection show will be broadcast live on ncaa.com on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5 p.m.
  • The NCAA Championships themselves will be held March 13-14, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

The players

Nebraska Rifle Team

The No. 2 ranked NCAA rifle team, known for their exceptional performance across both smallbore and air rifle disciplines.

Carley Seabrooke

A standout performer for the Nebraska rifle team, leading all competitors with an impressive aggregate score of 1,189.

Katlyn Sullivan

A top shooter for Nebraska, tying for second place with a score of 1,187.

Emma Rhode

A Nebraska rifle team member who tied for second place with a score of 1,187 and also delivered a standout performance in air rifle, firing a perfect score of 600.

Alivia Perkins

A key contributor to Nebraska's success, securing fourth place with a score of 1,180.

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What they’re saying

“I'm happy with how the team performed today. Out of the gates we struggled to control the moment drifting from our fundamentals but bounced back well once we got on our feet. It was great to see Emma lead the way in air rifle firing her second 600 of the year! It was also fun watching Carley and Katlyn continue their strong performances this spring. As we get back to the range next week we will continue to build on the lessons we learned today in preparation for NCAA Championships.”

— Richard Clark, Head Coach (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

The NCAA Championships selection show will be broadcast live on ncaa.com on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. The championships themselves will be held March 13-14, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

The takeaway

Nebraska's rifle team has proven to be one of the top programs in the country, securing a decisive victory over a ranked opponent and qualifying for the prestigious NCAA Championships. The team's exceptional performance across both smallbore and air rifle disciplines, led by standout shooters like Carley Seabrooke, Katlyn Sullivan, and Emma Rhode, has positioned them as a strong contender for the national title.