Equestrian Defeats Minnesota-Crookston, 18-2

Friday, November 10

Brookings, S.D.

9 a.m.

South Dakota State University

Minnesota Crookston

Photo by: Inertia Sports Media/Dave Eggen

11/10/2017 6:22:00 PM | Equestrian

Final Scoresheet

The South Dakota State equestrian team defeated Minnesota-Crookston 18-2 on Friday at the DeHaan Equestrian Center.

SDSU improves to 2-3 on the season.

"We had strong rides in every discipline but there's always things to improve on," head coach Ellie Wilkins said. "We came away with four MOPs, which was a good way to end the fall season. We will miss the three seniors we recognized who are graduating in December. I'm really proud of how this team performed this semester and we're looking forward to our double header in February."

On the Hunt Seat side, the Jacks won 4-1 in Equitation over Fences. Sophomore Claire Garduno dropped a 79-65 decision over Mazie Pini en route to garnering MOP honors. Matilyn Skinner defeated Megan Motter, 68-52 and Jessica Martinez topped Rachel Johnson 78-72. Senior Jacey Chorlton claimed the final point for State with a 74-58 victory over Monika Frame.

In Equitation on the Flat, SDSU swept 5-0. Chorlton upended Monika Frame 78-64 en route to earning MOP accolades. Melissa Kerr won her final point of her career with a 66-60 decision over Selena Young. Martinez defeated Mazie Pini 77-59, while Taylor Duerr dropped Rachel Johnson, 75-67. Skinner captured a 71-62 win over Megan Motter.

Senior Mariah Wright topped EmmaRae Nelson 72.5-0 en route to MOP honors as SDSU swept Reining, 5-0. Catelyn Hall defeated Katelynn Robertson, 68-67 and Jordan Gates won with a 72. Madison Sullivan upended Whitney Fenna 67.5-62.5 and Miranda Sullivan dropped a 68-67 decision over Madeline Drayna.

In Horsemanship, Rylee Streit captured her first MOP honors with a 72.5-71 victory over Katelynn Robertson. Whitney Vesey topped Katie Warner 71.5-70 and Mariah Wright defeated Whitney Fenna 72-66.5. Jordan Gates claimed the final point of the meet with a 70.

Meet Notes
Claire Garduno earned MOP honors in Equitation over Fences
Jacey Chorlton garnered MOP accolades in Equitation on the Flat
Rylee Streit earned her first MOP honors in Horsemanship
Mariah Wright claimed MOP accolades in Reining
Reining swept 5-0 for the second time this season

Up Next
SDSU hosts Delaware State and North Dakota State Feb. 9-10.

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