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West Virginia Rifle Team Wins NCAA Championship
Mountaineers claim second straight national title with record-breaking performance.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:23pm
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The West Virginia University rifle team has been named the WVU Student-Athletes of the Week after winning the NCAA Rifle National Championship for the second consecutive year. The Mountaineers set an NCAA Championship record with a 4748 aggregate score, beating runner-up TCU. Griffin Lake was named the NCAA National Championships Most Outstanding Performer, the fifth Mountaineer to earn the honor.
Why it matters
The WVU rifle team's back-to-back national titles cement their status as one of the premier collegiate rifle programs in the country. The Mountaineers have now won 21 NCAA championships, the most of any school, solidifying their dynasty in the sport.
The details
The Mountaineers finished the 2025-26 season with an 18-1 record in the regular season and a perfect 5-0 mark in the Great America Rifle Conference. In addition to the NCAA title, WVU also claimed the program's 18th GARC Conference Championship and 17th GARC Regular Season title this season.
- The 2026 NCAA Rifle National Championship took place on March 16, 2026.
- This was the 44th NCAA National Championships, and the Mountaineers have now finished in the top two 31 times.
The players
West Virginia University Rifle Team
One of the premier collegiate rifle programs in the country, with 21 NCAA championships, the most of any school.
Griffin Lake
A Mountaineer shooter who was named the NCAA National Championships Most Outstanding Performer, the fifth WVU athlete to earn the honor.
What’s next
The Mountaineers will look to defend their national title next season and continue their dynasty in collegiate rifle.
The takeaway
West Virginia's rifle team has established itself as a dominant force in the sport, winning back-to-back national championships and setting new records. Their sustained excellence is a testament to the program's commitment to excellence and the talent of their student-athletes.
