Memphis Rifle Edged by Murray State at Home

University of Memphis Athletics reports narrow loss to rival Murray State

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The University of Memphis rifle team fell just short in a tight match against Murray State, losing 4721-4715 at the Memphis Rifle Range. Despite strong individual performances, the Tigers were unable to overcome Murray State's advantage in air rifle.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Memphis rifle team, which was looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The rivalry between Memphis and Murray State adds extra significance to the match, as the two programs compete for regional supremacy.

The details

In the closely contested match, Memphis posted a 2342 in smallbore and a 2373 in air rifle, while Murray State recorded a 2337 in smallbore and a 2384 in air rifle. Individually, Emmet Bodrogi led the Tigers with an aggregate score of 1182, finishing second overall. Sophie Cruz added a 1178 aggregate, placing fifth, and Gabriela Zych and Katrina Demerle also turned in strong performances.

  • The match took place on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Emmet Bodrogi

A freshman on the Memphis rifle team who finished second overall with an aggregate score of 1182.

Sophie Cruz

A member of the Memphis rifle team who placed fifth overall with a 1178 aggregate score.

Gabriela Zych

A member of the Memphis rifle team who placed sixth with a 1177 aggregate score.

Katrina Demerle

A member of the Memphis rifle team who finished seventh with a 1174 aggregate score.

Carlotta Salafia

The top individual performer in the match, earning an 1184 aggregate score and a 598 in air rifle for Murray State.

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What’s next

The Memphis rifle team will hit the road this weekend, heading to Oxford to face No. 5 Ole Miss on Saturday before returning home on Sunday to host the Rebels at R.F. Fogelman Rifle Range for the final match of the regular season.

The takeaway

Despite the narrow loss, the Memphis rifle team demonstrated its competitiveness and ability to challenge top programs like Murray State. The Tigers will look to rebound in their upcoming matches as they aim to finish the regular season on a high note.