Shooting Sports | 3/24/2025 9:59:00 AM

Goodwell, OK. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Shooting Sports team showcased their skills on the national stage last week at the 2025 ACUI Collegiate National Championships, held March 16–23. The Aggies competed against hundreds of elite student-athletes from 107 colleges and universities across the country in one of the year's most significant collegiate shooting events.

Athletes took on six challenging events—Sporting Clays, Super Sporting Clays, Skeet, Doubles Skeet, Trap, and Doubles Trap—shooting 600 targets over just two days. Despite fierce competition and tight margins, OPSU's student-athletes rose to the occasion.

Senior standout Emily Robertson delivered an exceptional performance, earning third place in Doubles Trap with a 93/100 and third place in Skeet with a 98/100. Her composure and consistency under pressure placed her among the best in the nation.

Also making waves was Zach Willis, who set a new personal record by shooting 95/100 in Trap, demonstrating the growth and dedication he's poured into his craft over the season.

"We're incredibly proud of how our athletes represented Panhandle State on the national stage," said Head Coach M'Lynn Wells. "To compete at this level against the best collegiate shooters in the country and come home with two podium finishes and a PR is a huge accomplishment. The grit and determination our team showed was outstanding."

The national championships capped a strong season for the OPSU Shooting Sports team and provided valuable experience as the program grows in size and stature.