The Nanooks rifle team will face the Air Force Falcons in their final match of 2023 on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The Nanooks are coming off a win against Akron and Kentucky with a season-high aggregate score of 4745. Rachael Charles leads the team in average aggregate scoring and smallbore average. As a team, the Nanooks have the third-best aggregate score this season. Air Force enters the matchup with an average team score of 4716.334. Alaska has a seven-game winning streak against the Falcons and has won 13 of the last 15 head-to-head matchups.

Why It Matters

The matchup between the Nanooks and the Falcons is their final match of 2023, making it an important opportunity for both teams to end the year on a high note. The Nanooks will be looking to extend their winning streak against Air Force and maintain their dominance in head-to-head matchups.

By the Numbers
  • Nanooks' season-high aggregate score: 4745
  • Air Force's average team score: 4716.334
  • Nanooks' seven-game winning streak against the Falcons
  • Nanooks have won 13 of the last 15 head-to-head matchups
State of Play
  • Nanooks won their last match against Akron and Kentucky
  • Rachael Charles leads the Nanooks in average aggregate scoring
  • Nanooks have the third-best aggregate score this season
  • Air Force enters the matchup with an average team score of 4716.334
What's Next

The Nanooks will open 2024 with a match against Navy on Jan. 20-21. They will then continue their regular-season matchups with Ohio State and Air Force before competing in the PRC Championships on Feb. 3-4. Their final home regular-season match and senior day will be against UTEP on Feb. 17, followed by the NCAA Championships on March 8-9.

Bottom Line

The Nanooks will face the Air Force Falcons in their final match of 2023, aiming to extend their winning streak and finish the year strong. With Rachael Charles leading the team's scoring and the third-best aggregate score in the season, the Nanooks are in a strong position heading into the matchup.