ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The VMI Rifle Program opened up its 2025-26 campaign in Annapolis on Saturday, facing off against No. 3 TCU and No. 9 Navy, with the mixed team registering an aggregate of 4597 – higher than its best aggregate of 2024-25, which was 4591 in a home match against No. 2 Georgia Southern.

The Mixed Team finished third behind TCU and Navy, while the women's squad totaled a 4493.

Alexander Pohlman registered a team-best 1164 aggregate, with a 588 in the air rifle and team-best 576 smallbore. Cody Jenkins totaled a 1152 with a 586 air rifle. Darian Tweedell – who competed for the mixed team – tied the team-high 588 air rifle score.

On the women's side, Wuyue Xie posted a 1131, while freshman Soraya Sar scored 1129 on the day. Elizabeth Stann also had a good outing, totaling 1124 with a 571 in the air.

Results (Link)
Rank      Team     SB          AR          Agg        Centers
1             TCU       2339      2388      4727      333
2             Navy      2332      2383      4715      323
3             VMI        2257      2340      4597      224
4             VMI(W) 2204      2289      4493      162

What's Next
The Keydets return to action on October 4 when they host North Georgia for their home opener.