WACO, Texas — The South Dakota State women's equestrian team wrapped up a three-match road swing through the state of Texas on Saturday with a 17-3 defeat at the hands of eighth-ranked Baylor.
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The Jackrabbits dropped to 1-6 overall in head-to-head competition, while Baylor improved to 4-4. The Bears won all five matchups in fences, then claimed four of five points in each of the other three events.
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SDSU's lone point in the jumping seat discipline was recorded in flat by Julia Werkhoven, who won her head-to-head matchup with a score of 70. Mikaela Haskins posted a team-best 77 in flat, but was defeated by event Most Outstanding Performer Annie Vorhies, who scored an 85.
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In fences, Samantha Hunsecker and Ella Domenicone each tallied scores of 78, but were bested in their respective matchups.
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On the Western side, Grace Blake and Cassandra Townsend were winners for the Jackrabbits. Blake turned in a team-best score of 74.5 en route to a victory in horsemanship, while Townsend came out on top of her reining matchup with a score of 72.5. Isabelle Riggs and freshman Adisyn Kuxhaus shared SDSU's top score in reining with 73 points.
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SDSU opens a four-competition homestand to close the regular season with a Feb. 10 date against Delaware State. Action is slated for 8 a.m. at the DeHaan Equestrian Center.
 #8 BAYLOR 17, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 3
Fences
Maddie Vorhies (BAY) def. Samantha Hunsecker (SDSU), 82-78 [Calvi]
Madi Mitchell (BAY) def. Cali Karbler (SDSU), 81-72 [Teddy]
Molly Canfield (BAY) def. Sophia Kregoski (SDSU), 79-77 [Puzzle]
Lauren Reid (BAY) def. Ella Domenicone (SDSU), 85-78 [Donny]
*Dominika Silvestri (BAY) def. Rachel Darby (SDSU), 84-76 [Petey] Flat
*Annie Vorhies (BAY) def. Mikaela Haskins (SDSU), 85-77 [Capi]
Dominika Silvestri (BAY) def. Hannah Steele (SDSU), 82-75 [Albert]
Maddie Vorhies (BAY) def. Rachel Darby (SDSU), 88-76 [Puzzle]
Madi Mitchell (BAY) def. Cali Karbler (SDSU), 83-76 [Grande] Julia Werkhoven (SDSU) def. Lauren Reid (BAY), 70-66 [Worthy] Horsemanship
Nadalee Vasquez (BAY) def. Shelby Cochran (SDSU), 76-72.5 [Zeke]
Bella Rosa (BAY) def. Brighton McBride (SDSU), 74-73.5 [Whiz]
*Alexis Rutledge (BAY) def. Annika Hanson (SDSU), 78-74 [Vegas] Grace Blake (SDSU) def. Gabrielle Marty (BAY), 74.5-72.5 [Steve]
Elsie Naruszewicz (BAY) def. Callyn Fox (SDSU), 68.5 [Callie] Reining
*Shelby Clausen (BAY) def. Lydia Loken (SDSU), 75.5-71.5 [Penny]
Daisy Kaufman (BAY) def. Isabelle Riggs (SDSU), 74.5-73 [Raymond]
Jenna Meimerstorf (BAY) def. Grace Blake (SDSU), 70-69 [Floyd]
Madaline Callaway (BAY) def. Adisyn Kuxhaus (SDSU), 76-73 [Bear] Cassandra Townsend (SDSU) def. Andie Pratt (BAY), 72.5-70.5 [Cowboy] Notes: * denotes event Most Outstanding Performer (MOP); horse name in brackets Â