COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- No. 2 Texas A&M Equestrian defeated No. 3 South Carolina, 13-6, Saturday at the Hildebrand Equine Complex.
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"I'm proud of the girls for how they rode across the board," head coach Tana McKay said. "Our Fences team was phenomenal, and anytime we're playing an SEC team we know we have to lay it out there and give it all we've got. I really felt like they did that not only in the arena but behind the scenes as well. Their four-legged teammates were great, and they did a really good job prepping them and getting the job done against a tough team."
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The Maroon & White (8-3, 2-3 SEC) jumped out to a 4-1 lead in Equitation over the Fences as Brianna Sims struck first, defeating Madison Brayman, 76-72. Haley Redifer topped Caroline Bald, 84-77, and Rebekah Chenelle defeated Tyler Petrie, 83-78. Caroline Dance secured the last point for the Aggies, defeating Lizzie van der Walde, 82-70.
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Texas A&M extended its lead to 8-2 at the half following a 4-1 win in Horsemanship. Ashley Sioco drew first blood with a 77-72.5 victory over Madison Thiel. Katie Conklin defeated Quinn Brandt, 74-68, before Alex Albright topped Caroline Gute, 76.5-74. Ashley Davidson concluded the event by edging out Sloane Vogt, 77-76, to earn the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) honors.
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In Equitation on the Flat, Dance edged out Lizzie van der Walde, 76-75, before Chenelle defeated Trinity Hammerschmidt, 85-70, to earn MOP honors for her performance. To conclude the event, Nicole Leonard score an 80 to tie Madison Sellman's 80, sealing Texas A&M's victory.
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The Aggies won the final event, Reining, 3-2. Ashton Dunkel secured the first point with a 71.5-61 triumph over Jordan Scott to earn MOP distinction. Courtney Yohey knocked off Madison Thiel, 70-68.5, prior to Darby Gardner's 73-70 victory over Bridgett White to conclude the meet.
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Texas A&M returns to action against Auburn on Saturday, March 1st. The meet is slated to begin at 11 a.m. at the Hildebrand Equine Complex.
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To learn more about Texas A&M Equestrian, log on to 12thMan.com and follow @AggieEquestrian on Twitter and Instagram.
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"I'm proud of the girls for how they rode across the board," head coach Tana McKay said. "Our Fences team was phenomenal, and anytime we're playing an SEC team we know we have to lay it out there and give it all we've got. I really felt like they did that not only in the arena but behind the scenes as well. Their four-legged teammates were great, and they did a really good job prepping them and getting the job done against a tough team."
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The Maroon & White (8-3, 2-3 SEC) jumped out to a 4-1 lead in Equitation over the Fences as Brianna Sims struck first, defeating Madison Brayman, 76-72. Haley Redifer topped Caroline Bald, 84-77, and Rebekah Chenelle defeated Tyler Petrie, 83-78. Caroline Dance secured the last point for the Aggies, defeating Lizzie van der Walde, 82-70.
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Texas A&M extended its lead to 8-2 at the half following a 4-1 win in Horsemanship. Ashley Sioco drew first blood with a 77-72.5 victory over Madison Thiel. Katie Conklin defeated Quinn Brandt, 74-68, before Alex Albright topped Caroline Gute, 76.5-74. Ashley Davidson concluded the event by edging out Sloane Vogt, 77-76, to earn the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) honors.
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In Equitation on the Flat, Dance edged out Lizzie van der Walde, 76-75, before Chenelle defeated Trinity Hammerschmidt, 85-70, to earn MOP honors for her performance. To conclude the event, Nicole Leonard score an 80 to tie Madison Sellman's 80, sealing Texas A&M's victory.
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The Aggies won the final event, Reining, 3-2. Ashton Dunkel secured the first point with a 71.5-61 triumph over Jordan Scott to earn MOP distinction. Courtney Yohey knocked off Madison Thiel, 70-68.5, prior to Darby Gardner's 73-70 victory over Bridgett White to conclude the meet.
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Texas A&M returns to action against Auburn on Saturday, March 1st. The meet is slated to begin at 11 a.m. at the Hildebrand Equine Complex.
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To learn more about Texas A&M Equestrian, log on to 12thMan.com and follow @AggieEquestrian on Twitter and Instagram.