Cowgirl Equestrian Wins 12th Straight Against Baylor

Friday, October 13

Waco, TX

1 p.m.

Oklahoma State University

Baylor

October 13, 2023 | Cowgirl Equestrian

Complete Box Score (PDF)

WACO, Texas – Oklahoma State Cowgirl equestrian defeated Baylor, 10-8, for its first victory of the season Friday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center.

The Cowgirls have now won 12-straight against the Bears dating back to 2019. Head coach Larry Sanchez improves his career conference record to 66-34 dating to 2006-07.

"We had great rides in all four events today, but we need to continue to demand even more from each and every ride," Sanchez said. "Today was a good win, but we have a lot of talent this year and I know we can be better."

With the win, OSU improved to 1-1 overall and in conference play, while the Bears dropped to 0-3 and 0-1 against league opponents.

The meeting began with the Fences and Horsemanship event.

The Horsemanship unit put forth a 3-1 victory in the event. Claire McDowall rounded out the scoring with her fifth-straight win in the event, dating back to last year, with a 68-64 performance against Gianna Pozzi. Her five-ride winning streak is the longest of any active Cowgirl in any event. It's her 20th win in the orange and black, and she is among one of the fastest Cowgirls to accomplish the feat.

Maddie Fussell secured the first point of the day for the Cowgirls with her 74.5-74 win over Elsie Naruszewicz. Fussell's victory was her first of the year.

June Roberson and Bella Rosa of Baylor scored the highest points of the meet, tying at 77 apiece. For Roberson, she came just one point shy of a career best.

Freshman Jalyn McElmurray competed in her first collegiate meet as a Cowgirl and claimed a clutch point with a 72.5-70.5 outing against Gianna Carley Rutledge. McElmurray's point made the score 4-4 heading into halftime and effectively forced momentum into the Cowgirls' direction.

In Fences, Riley Hogan's winning streak in Fences, dating to last year's NCEA National Tournament, improved to four rides with a 78-71 performance against Caroline Robelen. It's the second-longest streak among active Cowgirls behind McDowall. Hogan has proved to be a tough beat against the Bears, as her record against them upgraded to 5-0-0 in her career in Fences.

Freshman Bella Holway had another impressive day in Fences, picking up her second consecutive 83-point performance. Holway forced a tie with Lauren Jorgensen in the head-to-head competition.

After a brief intermission, the meet proceeded with Flat and Reining.

In Flat, the Cowgirls dropped the event by a 3-2 score. Hogan was a winner for the second time on the day, this time with a dominating 85-70 win over Maddie Vorhies. For her efforts, Hogan earned MOP honors for the second time in Flat and the seventh time in her career. It's also her second of the season, after winning MOP in Fences against TCU. It's her first win of the year in Flat and the fifth of her career in the event.

Grace McReynolds picked up a season-high 85 points in her ride en route to her first winning ride of the year. She was one of three riders on the day to put up 85 points and the only Cowgirl. McReynolds now has a win in both Fences and Flat on the year.

In Reining, the Cowgirls put forth a 4-1 record in the event to seal the meet.

Ava Bush was a winner for the first time in her collegiate career. Her point was the first of a crucial four in a row that helped lead to a Cowgirl victory.

Quincee Clark scored next for the Cowgirls with a 69.5-67.5 victory over Kalena Reynolds. It was Clark's first win of the season and tied the score at eight with one ride remaining.

Abby Budd earned a point after Baylor's Emily Moomaw's ride went under review. Her final point sealed the victory and, in just her second collegiate meet, earned MOP accolades.

Tristan Bagby earned the final point of the day with her first winning ride of the season.

The Cowgirls now hit the road to Dallas to take on SMU at Bear Creek Farms Saturday at 10 a.m.

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