Oklahoma State University Athletics
OSU Equestrian To Conclude Big 12 Play at Baylor
March 15, 2018 | Cowgirl Equestrian
Opponent: [7] Baylor (5-5, 2-1 Big 12)
Date: March 17, 2018 / 10 a.m. CT
Site: Willis Family Equestrian Center
Meet Notes
The Basics
The No. 3 Cowgirl Equestrian team looks to keep its winning streak alive and maintain sole possession of first place in the Big 12 when they travel to Waco to take on the No. 7 Baylor Bears.
About the Cowgirls
The Cowgirls (7-3, 3-0 Big 12) are led by 20th-year head coach Larry Sanchez, third-year assistant coach Jenna Blumer, third-year assistant coach Sammy Elser and first-year director of operations Kate Chesley.
About the Bears
Baylor (5-5, 2-1) has beaten TCU twice and is looking to avenge its loss to the Cowgirls in October. Baylor has an impressive win over No. 2 Auburn.
An Oklahoma State Win Would...
• Keep the Cowgirls undefeated in Big 12 play with a 4-0 record.
• Move the Cowgirls overall series lead over Baylor to 22-12.
• Be the fifth-straight win for the Cowgirls
• Cut Baylor's lead in Waco to 11-5.
The Series
The Cowgirls currently hold an 21-12 advantage over Baylor in the overall series. Baylor holds a lead in Waco at 11-4.
Who to Watch For
• Hannah Mitchell was last year's NCEA and Big 12 Reining Rider of the year. She has three wins in the last three meets for the Cowgirls. She earned back-to-back MOP honors and was the NCEA and Big 12 Reining Rider of the Month.
• Seniors Maggie Drysch and Ebba Lange were named to the NCEA All-American Second Team in 2017. Both riders have earned MOP honors on the season with Drysch earning her second of the season against SMU and Lange earning her second one against West Texas A&M.
• Senior Carly Barrick has a 7-2 record in Equitation Over Fences with one MOP honor.
• Hannah Janson is back after her freshman season where she was given an honorable mention NCEA All-American.
Janson currently was named the Novermber Big 12 Rider of the Month for Fences. She has four total wins, with MOP honors against Texas A&M and Fresno State. She also earned two MOP honors against West Texas A&M.
• Libby Collins went 7-3 in Horsemanship during her junior campaign. She posted an impressive 4-1 record in the fall
season. She recorded a career-high 78 score in the meet against West Texas A&M.
• Danielle Cohen returns to the Reining arena after making the All-Big 12 team for Reining.
• Julia Purus, Kirsten Chamberland and Kendall Pedigo return for their senior season as three of the team's six captains.
• Purus has put together a solid senior season that has seen her take home four MOP honors in four of her five wins.
• Harley Huff is the October NCEA and Big 12 October Rider of the Month for Horsemanship. She leads the team with seven MOP honors. She has posted an 8-1-1 record in her first season.
• Stephanie Helsen is the October Big 12 Rider of the Month for Reining. She is a remarkable 7-3 on the season so far.
• Abigail Brayman made her Cowgirl debut against SMU and earned MOP honors in Equitation over Fences. She
also earned MOP honors against TCU and Auburn.
• Paige Kemper has gone 3-1 in the season with all three of her wins coming in the fall.
New Faces
The Cowgirls' added 15 new riders to the roster for the 2017-18 season. Of those 14, two are transfers from TCU. The new crop of Cowgirl talent will be looking to add another title to the Oklahoma State Equestrian program.
Date: March 17, 2018 / 10 a.m. CT
Site: Willis Family Equestrian Center
Meet Notes
The Basics
The No. 3 Cowgirl Equestrian team looks to keep its winning streak alive and maintain sole possession of first place in the Big 12 when they travel to Waco to take on the No. 7 Baylor Bears.
About the Cowgirls
The Cowgirls (7-3, 3-0 Big 12) are led by 20th-year head coach Larry Sanchez, third-year assistant coach Jenna Blumer, third-year assistant coach Sammy Elser and first-year director of operations Kate Chesley.
About the Bears
Baylor (5-5, 2-1) has beaten TCU twice and is looking to avenge its loss to the Cowgirls in October. Baylor has an impressive win over No. 2 Auburn.
An Oklahoma State Win Would...
• Keep the Cowgirls undefeated in Big 12 play with a 4-0 record.
• Move the Cowgirls overall series lead over Baylor to 22-12.
• Be the fifth-straight win for the Cowgirls
• Cut Baylor's lead in Waco to 11-5.
The Series
The Cowgirls currently hold an 21-12 advantage over Baylor in the overall series. Baylor holds a lead in Waco at 11-4.
Who to Watch For
• Hannah Mitchell was last year's NCEA and Big 12 Reining Rider of the year. She has three wins in the last three meets for the Cowgirls. She earned back-to-back MOP honors and was the NCEA and Big 12 Reining Rider of the Month.
• Seniors Maggie Drysch and Ebba Lange were named to the NCEA All-American Second Team in 2017. Both riders have earned MOP honors on the season with Drysch earning her second of the season against SMU and Lange earning her second one against West Texas A&M.
• Senior Carly Barrick has a 7-2 record in Equitation Over Fences with one MOP honor.
• Hannah Janson is back after her freshman season where she was given an honorable mention NCEA All-American.
Janson currently was named the Novermber Big 12 Rider of the Month for Fences. She has four total wins, with MOP honors against Texas A&M and Fresno State. She also earned two MOP honors against West Texas A&M.
• Libby Collins went 7-3 in Horsemanship during her junior campaign. She posted an impressive 4-1 record in the fall
season. She recorded a career-high 78 score in the meet against West Texas A&M.
• Danielle Cohen returns to the Reining arena after making the All-Big 12 team for Reining.
• Julia Purus, Kirsten Chamberland and Kendall Pedigo return for their senior season as three of the team's six captains.
• Purus has put together a solid senior season that has seen her take home four MOP honors in four of her five wins.
• Harley Huff is the October NCEA and Big 12 October Rider of the Month for Horsemanship. She leads the team with seven MOP honors. She has posted an 8-1-1 record in her first season.
• Stephanie Helsen is the October Big 12 Rider of the Month for Reining. She is a remarkable 7-3 on the season so far.
• Abigail Brayman made her Cowgirl debut against SMU and earned MOP honors in Equitation over Fences. She
also earned MOP honors against TCU and Auburn.
• Paige Kemper has gone 3-1 in the season with all three of her wins coming in the fall.
New Faces
The Cowgirls' added 15 new riders to the roster for the 2017-18 season. Of those 14, two are transfers from TCU. The new crop of Cowgirl talent will be looking to add another title to the Oklahoma State Equestrian program.
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