Charleston, S. C. - The Citadel rifle team will open the 2009 season hosting the Southeastern Air Rifle Conference (SEARC) match on Saturday, Oct. 3. The one day event will take place in the Inouye Hall Marksmanship Center while playing host to North Carolina State, Clemson and Georgia Military.

The Bulldogs enter the season after concluding the 2008-09 season second in the conference and a second place finish at the SEARC Championships.

For all results from the first SEARC competition of the season and more information on The Citadel Rifle of Bulldogs Athletics, go to the official website of The Citadel Athletics at www.CitadelSports.com.