BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 2 Texas A&M equestrian team defeated No. 4 Baylor, 10-8, to open the spring slate Saturday at the Hildebrand Equine Complex.
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The Aggies (7-1, 3-0 SEC) extended their winning streak to six after getting the best of the Bears (4-3, 2-1 Big 12). Texas A&M avenged its lone loss of the season, a 12-7 setback to Baylor on Oct. 15.
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Starting off strong in Fences, Haley Redifer earned the first point for the Aggies after scoring a 92 on Carrera. Redifer earned Most Outstanding Performer honors for her efforts, the 11th of her career. Kaitlyn Lovingfoss defeated Emma Fletcher, 87-81, as A&M knotted it at two after the opening stanza.
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Hayley Riddle, MacKenzie Chapman and Cori Cansdale each earned points in Horsemanship. Riddle and Chapman each scored 76.5 to win their rides, while Cansdale defeated Elsie Naruszewicz, 74-70, on Max. Riddle was named MOP for her ride. Texas A&M led 5-3 heading into the break.
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The Aggies extended its lead winning Flat, 4-1. Kaitlyn Lovingfoss (83.5), Devon Thomas (89), Rhian Murphy (87.5) and Caroline Dance (92) each defeated their opponents as the momentum swayed towards the Maroon & White.
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Despite Baylor winning Reining, 3-1, Texas A&M ultimately secured the victory as Lisa Bricker's first round ride of 72 on Otis defeated Daisy Kaufman score of 70 resulting in a 10-8 victory for the Maroon & White.
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Up Next
Texas A&M gets back into SEC action on the road at No. 5 Georgia on Feb. 12.
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Texas A&M Quotes
Head Coach Tana McKay
On the win and spring season…
"I'm really excited about today's win. It's been a short couple of weeks so we haven't had a lot of time to get back into the swing of things. It was a little bit of a cold-turkey situation but the girls handled it really well. Baylor's always a good team, so I'm happy with the fact that we can come out with a win. This sets a good tone for the rest of the season."
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To learn more about Texas A&M equestrian, log on to 12thMan.com or follow @AggieEquestrian on Twitter and Instagram.Â
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The Aggies (7-1, 3-0 SEC) extended their winning streak to six after getting the best of the Bears (4-3, 2-1 Big 12). Texas A&M avenged its lone loss of the season, a 12-7 setback to Baylor on Oct. 15.
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Starting off strong in Fences, Haley Redifer earned the first point for the Aggies after scoring a 92 on Carrera. Redifer earned Most Outstanding Performer honors for her efforts, the 11th of her career. Kaitlyn Lovingfoss defeated Emma Fletcher, 87-81, as A&M knotted it at two after the opening stanza.
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Hayley Riddle, MacKenzie Chapman and Cori Cansdale each earned points in Horsemanship. Riddle and Chapman each scored 76.5 to win their rides, while Cansdale defeated Elsie Naruszewicz, 74-70, on Max. Riddle was named MOP for her ride. Texas A&M led 5-3 heading into the break.
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The Aggies extended its lead winning Flat, 4-1. Kaitlyn Lovingfoss (83.5), Devon Thomas (89), Rhian Murphy (87.5) and Caroline Dance (92) each defeated their opponents as the momentum swayed towards the Maroon & White.
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Despite Baylor winning Reining, 3-1, Texas A&M ultimately secured the victory as Lisa Bricker's first round ride of 72 on Otis defeated Daisy Kaufman score of 70 resulting in a 10-8 victory for the Maroon & White.
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Up Next
Texas A&M gets back into SEC action on the road at No. 5 Georgia on Feb. 12.
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Texas A&M Quotes
Head Coach Tana McKay
On the win and spring season…
"I'm really excited about today's win. It's been a short couple of weeks so we haven't had a lot of time to get back into the swing of things. It was a little bit of a cold-turkey situation but the girls handled it really well. Baylor's always a good team, so I'm happy with the fact that we can come out with a win. This sets a good tone for the rest of the season."
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To learn more about Texas A&M equestrian, log on to 12thMan.com or follow @AggieEquestrian on Twitter and Instagram.Â