Bulldogs Finish Sixth at USA Archery Nationals, Earn Multiple Medals

LANSING, Mich. — The Union Commonwealth University archery team competed at the 2026 HotelPlanner USA Archery Collegiate Target Nationals, finishing sixth overall with a score of 53.50 in a national field that featured top NAIA and NCAA programs from across the country.

In the mixed team fixed pins division, Ryker Jordan and Rylie Baker earned a bronze medal, defeating the University of Rio Grande, 151-148.

In the team rounds, the men's compound trio of Isaac Sullivan, Kapt Brandt and Sergio Edgar Martinez Cruz secured a silver medal for the Bulldogs with a score of 219. Kyle Coffey, John Shelby Stephens and Thomas Ramsey added a bronze medal in men's barebow, defeating Rio Grande, 6-2.

In elimination rounds, Union placed two archers in the top four of the men's compound division. Sullivan earned silver with a score of 140, while Brandt placed fourth with a matching score of 140.

In women's fixed pins, Baker finished fourth with a score of 122.

Multiple Bulldogs also earned All-American honors for their performances at the national championship, further highlighting Union's success against some of the strongest collegiate archery programs in the nation. Click here to learn more.

Head coach Robert Dunaway was also named Regional Coach of the Year for his leadership during the season and at nationals. Click here to learn more.

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