FOLEY, Ala. – University of Rio Grande came, shot and conquered on only their second-ever visit to the USA Archery Collegiate 3D Nationals, ending the seven-year reign of the University of the Cumberlands.
Rio Grande, under head coach Jonathan Clemins, launched its archery program in early 2024 but marched away with the Overall Team title at the HotelPlanner USA Archery Collegiate 3D Nationals, winning by more than 30 points from the Cumberlands, with Texas A&M taking third.
“We’re thrilled to have won,” began Clemins. “But I was confident coming in because of how strong of a team we have. I knew the way trained, not only on the range but also in the gym. And then there’s the mental training we do, head-to-head team rounds … the team is training from daylight to literally until it’s dark…