MOREHEAD, Ky. - The Georgia Southern rifle squad fell to No. 15 Morehead State Friday at the Button Rifle Range in the first of two matches against the Eagles this weekend. The Frosh Four shot a 2,144 in smallbore and 2,269 in air rifle for a 4,313 aggregate.

In smallbore, Judson led the way with 565, including a 196 in the 20-shot prone which is tied for fifth-best in program history. Gabby Morrow shot a 540, including a personal-best 192 in prone and personal-best 177 in standing, and Lillian Herring posted a 524. Amelia Pierce shot a 515 to round out the team scoring.

In air rifle, Judson led the way with a 584 to place sixth, followed by Morrow with a 567. Herring shot a 566 and Pierce posted a 552.

Judson led the way with a 1,149 aggregate to place eighth. Morrow finished with a 1,107, followed by Herring's 1,090 and Pierce's 1,067.

Words From Coach Worman:
"Our goal is always to evolve and find better and more efficient ways to work. Today's match gave us a lot of material to make us stronger and better.  Tomorrow we continue, with even more tools in place than we had before. I'm pleased with how the team keeps moving forward."

THE SCORES
#15 Morehead State: 4,667 (2,313 smallbore; 2,354 air rifle)
Georgia Southern: 4,413 (2,144 smallbore; 2,269 air rifle)

Up Next: The Eagles and Eagles will take to the lines once again Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m.