BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - After breaking his career-high twice already
this year in the air rifle competition, Austin Litherland of the
Tennessee Tech rifle team was named the Ohio Valley Conference Air
Rifle Athlete of the Month.
Litherland has shot, 578, 581, 585, 589, and 576 in Tennessee
Tech's competitions this year. He improved on his high scores three
consecutive weeks to lead the Golden Eagles. His 589 is a career
high.
"Austin has come a long way since his arrival at Tennessee Tech,"
said TTU rifle coach Steve Law. "He has consistently improved his
shooting skills through hard work, dedication and a great work
ethic. I couldn't be more proud. I anticipate him qualifying for
the NCAA Championships"
Kyle Rebillion, a freshman from UT Martin was named the OVC
Smallbore Athlete of the month after averaging a 566.5 score in
seven fall competitions, firing a season-high 572 on Oct. 4 against
Columbus State. Rebillion eclipsed the 570 mark against versus
Morehead State on Oct. 24 and shot a match-high 567 at Tennessee
Tech on Oct. 11.
The Tennessee Tech rifle team will compete again on Nov. 21 at
Jacksonville State.
February 7, 2010
Golden Eagles finish sixth in OVC rifle championships
February 5, 2010
Golden Eagle rifle team bids for OVC Championships this weekend
January 26, 2010
Rifle team prepares to host Ole Miss, West Virginia
January 21, 2010
Rifle team hosts James Newkirk Invitational to resume season
November 13, 2009
Tech's Litherland named OVC Air Rifle Athlete of the Month
November 2, 2009
Gagne, Litherland lead Golden Eagles against Columbus State
October 19, 2009
Litherland, Corner set career highs against Jacksonville State
October 16, 2009
Tennessee Tech rifle shoots against Columbus State
October 6, 2009
Rifle finishes ninth at Ole Miss Invitational
September 24, 2009
Rifle begins season at the Ole Miss Invitational