Michalak and Derrick Post Strong Results Against VMI

Sunday, October 25

Lexington, Va. / VMI Rifle Range

The Citadel

VMI

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10/25/2026 5:42:00 PM | Mixed Rifle

By: The Citadel Athletics

LEXINGTON, Va. — Braden Michalak captured first place in air rifle as The Citadel rifle teams competed against VMI on Sunday. The Bulldogs' mixed team finished third with an aggregate score of 4,580, while the women's squad placed fourth with 4,500.

VMI claimed the top spot with a 4,598 aggregate, followed by VMI's women's team at 4,589. The Citadel's mixed squad outscored VMI in air rifle, 2,329-2,323, but the Keydets held a 2,275-2,251 advantage in smallbore.

Michalak led the Bulldogs with a 1,161 aggregate, finishing second overall among all competitors. He recorded a match-high 591 in air rifle and added a 570 in smallbore. Diana Leppert followed with a 1,151 aggregate, placing fifth overall with a 563 in smallbore and 588 in air rifle. Theron Hull-Walton finished seventh with a 1,148 aggregate, including a 569 in smallbore and 579 in air rifle.

Ella Derrick paced The Citadel women's team with a 1,153 aggregate, finishing fourth overall. Derrick posted a 590 in air rifle and added a 563 in smallbore. Meghan Mix finished eighth overall with a 1,143 aggregate, recording a 562 in smallbore and 581 in air rifle. Emma Goldman contributed a 1,114 aggregate with a 540 in smallbore and 574 in air rifle.

Alexander Pohlman led VMI with a match-high 1,165 aggregate, recording a 575 in smallbore and 590 in air rifle. Darian Tweedell led VMI's women's team with a 1,158 aggregate.

Up Next
The Bulldogs return to Charleston to host TCU on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Inouye Marksmanship Center. Both the mixed and women's teams are scheduled to compete.