The three-time defending national champions flexed their muscle on the road, winning all 10 rides for only the second time ever-and first time since 2007. In addition, the 10 wins by the western team tied a school record.
Texas A&M moved to a perfect 4-0 on the season with the victory, while NMSU fell to 1-2.
The horsemanship squad opened the strong afternoon by the western riders by winning all five rides in dominating fashion. The team posted its three highest scores of the season with victories by Katie Lisabeth (77.5-72), Amanda Brightwell (76.5-74) and Carey Nowacek (76-73.5). Completing the sweep were Cassie Mantor and Kelsey Adams off identical 73-point scores.
Nowacek set a school record with her fourth consecutive horsemanship MVP. The San Antonio native also matched the overall school record of four straight MVP awards, set by reiner Maggie Gratny in 2007 and 2010.
The reiners were not to be outdone, icing the overall team victory for the Aggies with five wins of their own. MVP Lindsey Bernbaum's 74-point ride was the second highest of the year by the reiners, who also picked up victories from Becca Murray (71-70), Abigail Grabein (71-70), Emma Myers (72.5-70) and Courtney Dawe (71.5-64.5).
On the hunter seat side, victories went to Lia Chafee-who downed Amber Tassel 77-74 over fences-and Elizabeth Solch-who topped Brianna Raab on the flat, 81-69.
Texas A&M returns to action on Friday, Oct. 28 when the Aggies host TCU at the Brazos County Expo Complex. Show time is set for Noon and admission is free.
TEXAS A&M 12, NEW MEXICO STATE 7
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - New Mexico State Equestrian Center - Las Cruces, New Mexico
HUNTER SEAT: New Mexico State 7, A&M 2
FENCES (NMSU 4-1)
Emily McConnell (MVP) NMSU def. Maggie Earle A&M 87-78
Lia Chafee A&M def. Amber Tassel NMSU 77-74
Elizabeth Solomon NMSU def. Kelsi Shevlin A&M 81-80
Amy Lang NMSU def. Emily Williams A&M 85-82
Laura Bostwick NMSU def. Kori Pickett A&M 79-76
FLAT (NMSU 3-1)
Elizabeth Solch A&M def. Brianna Raab NMSU 81-69
Marisa Bernal A&M tied Sydney Morse NMSU 69-69
Stephanie Gershon NMSU def. Lia Chafee A&M 85-78
Hannah Swarthout NMSU def. Maggie Earle A&M 76-75
Ruby Jenkins (MVP) NMSU def. Hannah Soibelman A&M 88-86
WESTERN: A&M 10, New Mexico State 0
HORSEMANSHIP (A&M 5-0)
Cassie Mantor A&M def. Megan Gould NMSU 73-71.5
Kelsey Adams A&M def. Jessica Woolsey NMSU 73-68.5
Carey Nowacek (MVP) A&M def. Brynn Larson NMSU 76-73.5
Amanda Brightwell A&M def. Chelsea Campbell NMSU 76.5-74
Katie Lisabeth A&M def. Lauren DeVoe NMSU 77-72
REINING (A&M 5-0)
Becca Murray A&M def. Andrea Allen NMSU 71-70
Abigail Grabein A&M def. Chelsea Campbell NMSU 71-70
Lindsey Bernbaum (MVP) A&M def. Marissa Bartmann NMSU 74-70.5
Emma Myers A&M def. Tara Wilson NMSU 72.5-70
Courtney Dawe A&M def. Stefanie Story NMSU 71.5-64.5
Records: A&M 4-0, NMSU 1-2