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9 a.m.
Equestrian
vs Yellow and Blue Scrimmage
South Dakota State University Athletics
Thursday, October 12
Martin, Tenn.
10 a.m.
South Dakota State University
at
UT Martin
Photo by: Dave Eggen/Inertia
JACKRABBIT RIDERS TO TAKE ON UT MARTIN
10/11/2023 10:45:00 AM | Equestrian
The South Dakota State equestrian team takes to the road for the first time this season, traveling Thursday to 10th-ranked UT Martin to open ECAC competition.
Action is set for a 10 a.m. start at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex in Martin, Tennessee.
The Jackrabbits enter the head-to-head competition with a 1-1 overall record after splitting a season-opening weekend homestand. SDSU dropped a 12-8 decision to eighth-ranked South Carolina on Oct. 6 before downing Fresno State, 10-9, a day later at the DeHaan Equestrian Center.
UT Martin is ranked 10th in this week's National Collegiate Equestrian Association poll despite an 0-2 record. The Skyhawks, who also are slated to host Auburn on Saturday, dropped respective 14-4 and 13-5 decisions to South Carolina and No. 6 Georgia to open the season.
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THE SERIES: The Jackrabbits will attempt to end a five-match losing streak against UT Martin. The Skyhawks have swept each of the past two season series, winning twice during the 2021-22 season and three times during the 2022-23 campaign. UTM's third and final win over South Dakota State last season was a 14-6 decision in the semifinals of the ECAC Championship hosted by the Jackrabbits in March.
Overall, the Skyhawks lead the all-time series, 18-6.
SDSU's last victory came via tiebreaker after the two squads each won eight matchups during a competition Jan. 30, 2021, in Dallas, Texas.
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STARTING LINEUP: Following are the projected riders for the Jackrabbits in Thursday's meet at UT Martin. Five riders will compete in each event with potential alternates also listed.
Records in head-to-head competition from the 2023-24Â season by event is listed in parentheses, as well as high score.
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TOP RETURNERS: Two riders who have earned postseason honors in the jumping seat events lead the returning group of Jackrabbits.
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Ella Domenicone was named to the ECAC All-Fences Team during the 2022-23 season. Domenicone posted a 6-6 record in the event during her sophomore campaign and tallied 80-plus points five times.
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Julia Werkhoven was recognized as an honorable mention NCEA All-American in flat following the 2021-22 season. A native of Tempe, Arizona, Werkhoven notched an 8-4 record during his sophomore All-America campaign and ranked second on the team with a 74.5 scoring average in the event last season while turning in a 3-6-1 record.
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A LOOK AHEAD: The Jackrabbits are scheduled to close out the fall slate with head-to-head competitions Nov. 3-4 against ECAC opponents Minnesota Crookston and UC Davis.
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Action is set for a 10 a.m. start at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex in Martin, Tennessee.
The Jackrabbits enter the head-to-head competition with a 1-1 overall record after splitting a season-opening weekend homestand. SDSU dropped a 12-8 decision to eighth-ranked South Carolina on Oct. 6 before downing Fresno State, 10-9, a day later at the DeHaan Equestrian Center.
UT Martin is ranked 10th in this week's National Collegiate Equestrian Association poll despite an 0-2 record. The Skyhawks, who also are slated to host Auburn on Saturday, dropped respective 14-4 and 13-5 decisions to South Carolina and No. 6 Georgia to open the season.
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THE SERIES: The Jackrabbits will attempt to end a five-match losing streak against UT Martin. The Skyhawks have swept each of the past two season series, winning twice during the 2021-22 season and three times during the 2022-23 campaign. UTM's third and final win over South Dakota State last season was a 14-6 decision in the semifinals of the ECAC Championship hosted by the Jackrabbits in March.
Overall, the Skyhawks lead the all-time series, 18-6.
SDSU's last victory came via tiebreaker after the two squads each won eight matchups during a competition Jan. 30, 2021, in Dallas, Texas.
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STARTING LINEUP: Following are the projected riders for the Jackrabbits in Thursday's meet at UT Martin. Five riders will compete in each event with potential alternates also listed.
Records in head-to-head competition from the 2023-24Â season by event is listed in parentheses, as well as high score.
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| Fences | Flat | Horsemanship | Reining |
| Julia Werkhoven (1-1, 75) | Cali Karbler (1-1, 77) | Shelby Cochran (1-0-1, 73.5) | Paige Butterfield (0-2, 70.5) |
| Ella Domenicone (2-0, 84) | Julia Werkhoven (2-0, 82) | Annika Hanson (1-1, 74) | Adisyn Kuxhaus (1-0, 70) |
| Sophia Kregoski (2-0, 84) | Ella Domenicone (1-1, 77) | Paige Wellendorf (2-0, 75.5) | Grace Blake (0-2, 65) |
| Cali Karbler (0-2, 78) | Hannah Steele (1-1, 77) | Grace Blake (0-1, 68) | Emilie Strahm (1-1, 69) |
| Hannah Steele (0-2, 71) | Virginia Klecker (0-2, 72) | Zuerker Merritt (0-1, 70) | Brighton McBride (1-1, 68.5) |
| Alt.-Samantha Taylor (0-0) | Alt.-Samantha Taylor (0-0) | Alt.-Brighton McBride (0-1, 68) | Alt.-Shelby Cochran (1-0, 68) |
| Alt.-Grace Gerbus (0-1, 74) |
TOP RETURNERS: Two riders who have earned postseason honors in the jumping seat events lead the returning group of Jackrabbits.
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Ella Domenicone was named to the ECAC All-Fences Team during the 2022-23 season. Domenicone posted a 6-6 record in the event during her sophomore campaign and tallied 80-plus points five times.
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Julia Werkhoven was recognized as an honorable mention NCEA All-American in flat following the 2021-22 season. A native of Tempe, Arizona, Werkhoven notched an 8-4 record during his sophomore All-America campaign and ranked second on the team with a 74.5 scoring average in the event last season while turning in a 3-6-1 record.
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A LOOK AHEAD: The Jackrabbits are scheduled to close out the fall slate with head-to-head competitions Nov. 3-4 against ECAC opponents Minnesota Crookston and UC Davis.
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