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South Dakota State University Athletics
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South Dakota State University
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Delaware State
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Gates Garners MOP in Defeat Over Delaware State
2/10/2018 1:03:00 PM | Equestrian
The South Dakota State equestrian team upended Delaware State 9-7 Saturday at the DeHaan Equestrian Center.
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SDSU improves to 3-3 on the season, while DSU falls to 0-7.
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"Overall, it was a great and exciting meet coming down to the last ride," head coach Ellie Wilkins said. "We definitely had to fight for wins in every event. There are mistakes we need to fix before heading to Texas, but it was a great way to start the spring season."
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In Equitation on the Flat, the Jacks won 3-1. Taylor Duerr captured the first point with an 83-78 decision over Emily Nelson. Jacey Chorlton topped Hayley Anderson, 86-74, while Claire Garduno defeated Molly Gara, 85-78.
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Jordan Gates garnered MOP honors with a 75.5-74 victory in Horsemanship. Nichole Zazula scored a career-high 74.5 for a win over Shelbe Jarrett's 74. Senior Mariah Wright upended Cheyenne Adams, 73-69 to bring the overall score to 6-2.
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The Jacks and the Hornets split Equitation over Fences, 2-2. Taylor Duerr and Jessica Martinez won their points with scores of 86 and 80, respectively.
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In Reining, Mariah Wright claimed the lone point for the Jacks with a 67.5-67 win over Angelina Watts.
Up Next
The Jacks travel to Texas Feb. 22-24 for meets at TCU, SMU and against UT-Martin.
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SDSU improves to 3-3 on the season, while DSU falls to 0-7.
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"Overall, it was a great and exciting meet coming down to the last ride," head coach Ellie Wilkins said. "We definitely had to fight for wins in every event. There are mistakes we need to fix before heading to Texas, but it was a great way to start the spring season."
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In Equitation on the Flat, the Jacks won 3-1. Taylor Duerr captured the first point with an 83-78 decision over Emily Nelson. Jacey Chorlton topped Hayley Anderson, 86-74, while Claire Garduno defeated Molly Gara, 85-78.
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Jordan Gates garnered MOP honors with a 75.5-74 victory in Horsemanship. Nichole Zazula scored a career-high 74.5 for a win over Shelbe Jarrett's 74. Senior Mariah Wright upended Cheyenne Adams, 73-69 to bring the overall score to 6-2.
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The Jacks and the Hornets split Equitation over Fences, 2-2. Taylor Duerr and Jessica Martinez won their points with scores of 86 and 80, respectively.
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In Reining, Mariah Wright claimed the lone point for the Jacks with a 67.5-67 win over Angelina Watts.
Up Next
The Jacks travel to Texas Feb. 22-24 for meets at TCU, SMU and against UT-Martin.
-GoJacks.com-
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