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No. 4 Aggies Dominate No. 7 Baylor in Season Opener, 16-3
Sep 29, 2023 | Equestrian
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas- The No. 4 Texas A&M equestrian team dominated No. 7 Baylor, 16-3, to open the season Friday afternoon at the Hildebrand Equine Complex.
For only the third time in school history, the Aggies completed a clean sweep in jumping seat. A&M topped Baylor with a score of 10-0 to take complete control of the meet. The Maroon & White were led by senior Devon H. Thomas, who earned Most Outstanding Performer in both Fences and Flat scoring an 87 and 93, respectively.
The Aggies did not let up on the western side taking Horsemanship by a score of 4-1. Ella Petak, Hanna Olaussen, Millie Landon and Ellie Gerbrandt would score points as the meet headed for a blowout.
In Reining, the Aggies would split 2-2, with Mattie Gustin scoring a 70 and Grace Casebolt earning Most Outstanding Performer with a 71.5 as the meet came to a close.
Coaches Quotes:
Head coach Tana McKay
On the overall thoughts of meet...
"Very proud to come out with a large win to start the season off. Being able to come away with a sweep in jumping seat is something that is very hard to do but they deserve it because of the hard work they have put in."
On looking forward to Georgia...
"There is always cracks somewhere, so being able to look back at film and fix things that went wrong will be good. Also, after today's meet it's a boost in confidence and our ability to perform."
Next Up
Texas A&M begins SEC play next Friday, October 6, hosting No. 6 Georgia at 12 p.m.
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