Upcoming Event: Equestrian versus Yellow and Blue Scrimmage on September 20, 2025 at 9 a.m.
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9 a.m.
Equestrian
vs Yellow and Blue Scrimmage
South Dakota State University Athletics
Saturday, February 25
Las Cruces, N.M.
11 a.m.
South Dakota State University
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New Mexico State
Equestrian Downs New Mexico State in Tiebreak
2/25/2017 7:44:00 PM | Equestrian
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The South Dakota State equestrian team defeated No. 9 New Mexico State 8-8 in raw score (1228-1204.25).
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"This weekend we came together as a team and we learned from our mistakes in the first meet," said head coach Ellie Wilkins. "It took every ride and point to secure the win and I couldn't be more proud of how the team performed today."
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Alissa Greenwald won the lone point for the Jacks in Equitation over Fences with a 79-72 decision over Samantha Perlman.
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Senior Kelsey Swainston captured her 20th career-win upending Haylee Schoonever, 73-69.5. Jordan Gates defeated Quinn Brandt, 70.5-59.
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In Equitation on the Flat, the Jacks and the Aggies tied 2-2. Natalie Howard claimed MOP accolades with an 80-78 victory over Madison Brayman. Jacey Chorlton topped Karianna Knezevich, 76-74.
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Nicole Harvey won her first point on the season, dropping Kiley Newkirk, 72.5-64 in Reining. Miranda Sullivan claimed her point with a 70.5-68 mark over Allison Nordvall. Mariah Wright went 2-0 on the weekend earning MOP honors with a 73.5-72 victory over Katherine Arnold.
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Up Next
SDSU hosts SMU March 11 for Senior Day at the DeHaan Equestrian Center. Start time is et for 9 a.m.
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"This weekend we came together as a team and we learned from our mistakes in the first meet," said head coach Ellie Wilkins. "It took every ride and point to secure the win and I couldn't be more proud of how the team performed today."
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Alissa Greenwald won the lone point for the Jacks in Equitation over Fences with a 79-72 decision over Samantha Perlman.
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Senior Kelsey Swainston captured her 20th career-win upending Haylee Schoonever, 73-69.5. Jordan Gates defeated Quinn Brandt, 70.5-59.
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In Equitation on the Flat, the Jacks and the Aggies tied 2-2. Natalie Howard claimed MOP accolades with an 80-78 victory over Madison Brayman. Jacey Chorlton topped Karianna Knezevich, 76-74.
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Nicole Harvey won her first point on the season, dropping Kiley Newkirk, 72.5-64 in Reining. Miranda Sullivan claimed her point with a 70.5-68 mark over Allison Nordvall. Mariah Wright went 2-0 on the weekend earning MOP honors with a 73.5-72 victory over Katherine Arnold.
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Up Next
SDSU hosts SMU March 11 for Senior Day at the DeHaan Equestrian Center. Start time is et for 9 a.m.
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