Equestrian Defeats NDSU, 14-2

Thursday, February 8

Brookings, S.D.

8 a.m.

South Dakota State University

North Dakota State

Photo by: Inertia Sports Media/Dave Eggen

2/8/2018 5:28:00 PM | Equestrian

Final Scoresheet

The South Dakota State equestrian team defeated North Dakota State, 14-2 in an exhibition on Thursday at the DeHaan Equestrian Center.

"We had good rides across the board and it was exciting to be able to compete against a team we haven't seen before," head coach Ellie Wilkins said. "We still have things to work on before our trip to Texas, but we're excited to what the rest of the weekend has in store."

In Equitation over Fences, the Jacks won 3-1. Taylor Duerr captured the first point for State with an 83-81 decision over Kayla Young. Jessica Martinez topped Kali Carlson, 86-74. Jacey Chorlton upended Morgan Samuelson, 88-79 en route to garnering MOP honors.

State won Horsemanship, 3-1 to increase the lead to, 6-2. Emily Keiser defeated Madison Long, 72.5-71.5 and Nichole Zazula dropped Megan Haugen, 73-71.5. Sophomore Whitney Vesey captured her first MOP accolade with a 75-69 victory over Kalina Larsen.

SDSU swept NDSU in Equitation on the Flat. Claire Garduno garnered her first MOP honor with an 87-81 mark over Kayla Young. Matilyn Skinner topped Amy Frebault, 74-71, while Jessica Martinez upended Morgan Samuelson, 84-82. Senior Taylor Duerr captured the sweep with an 80-67 victory over Kali Carlson.

In Reining, the Jacks swept again. Catelyn Hall claimed MOP accolades with a 71.5-68.5 defeated against Taylor Zimprich. Mariah Wright defeated Sheridan Heid, 68-60.5 and Madison Sullivan topped Madison Long, 69.5-60.5. Senior Miranda Sullivan rounded out the sweep with a 69.

Up Next
The Jacks return to action tomorrow with a meet against Delaware State. The Jacks and the Hornets will compete in Flat and Horsemanship at 8a.m with the remainder of the meet completed on Saturday morning.

-GoJacks.com-