The South Dakota State equestrian team travels to New Mexico to take on No. 9 New Mexico State and No. 10 TCU Friday and Saturday at the New Mexico State Equestrian Center.
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Follow the Jacks
The equestrian team will have live updates on Twitter (@GoJacksEQ) and on Facebook (South Dakota State Equestrian Team).
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All-Time Series
The Jacks and the Aggies meet for the 13th time in school history with NMSU leading the series 7-5. The last time the two teams met was Oct. 1 at the 2016 Willis Invitational in Waco, Texas where the Aggies won 13-2. SDSU and TCU meet up for just the seventh time in program history. The teams are currently tied 3-3. The last time the Jackrabbits faced the Horned Frogs was Feb. 26, 2016 when TCU came to Brookings for an 11-7 loss.
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Scouting SDSU
SDSU comes into the weekend after a win against Minnesota-Crookston Feb. 11 and a 2-6 overall record.
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Junior
Taylor Duerr earned her first win in Equitation over Fences en route to her first MOP honors on the season.
Blair Julia Wright upended Rhiannon Nicoll, 84-75, while
Alissa Greenwald defeated Monika Frame, 82-73.
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Freshman
Jordan Gates opened her collegiate debut claiming the lone point in Horsemanship, dropping Hannah Van Dyke, 68.5-66.
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Miranda Sullivan topped Cathy Ackroyd, 69-62.5 in Reining.
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Jacey Chorlton claimed her first MOP honors on the season with an 81-72 decision over Monika Frame in Equitation on the Flat.
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Scouting NMSU
No. 9 New Mexico State, currently 4-5 overall, is coming off a 16-4 loss to No. 7 SMU.
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SMU swept NMSU in Equitation over Fences.
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Kiley Newkirk claimed the lone point in Reining with a close 69-68 win over Holly Lansidel.
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The Aggies captured two points in Horsemanship with Haylee Schoonover and Quinn Brandt both winning their rides.
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Remington Wilkie won the final point with a 71-69 victory over Haley Zimmerman in Equitation on the Flat.
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Scouting TCU
No. 10 TCU is coming into the weekend after a 16-4 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State. The Horned Frogs are currently 4-6 on the season.
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Megan McMullen claimed MOP honors in Horsemanship en route to a 76-72.5 decision over Miranda Reed. Rylee Morgan dropped Maddie Bender, 71-70, while Josie Mootz defeated Sarah Miller, 74.5-66.5.
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TCU was swept in Hunt Seat, 10-0.
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Senior Carley Montemuro posted the lone win in Reining with a 70.5-70 mark over Julia Purus.
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Up Next
SDSU closes the season hosting No. 7 SMU March 11 for Senior Day. Start time is set for 9 a.m.
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