NCEA Week 7 Recap

Nov. 2, 2026 – A top-five upset, dominant performances, and a milestone victory highlighted the seventh week of National Collegiate Equestrian Association competition.

In Dual Discipline action, No. 5 SMU edged No. 3 Texas A&M, while No. 1 Auburn, No. 2 South Carolina, and No. 4 Georgia each earned decisive victories over No. 8 Fresno State. No. 7 Oklahoma State defeated No. 6 TCU, while UT Martin upset No. 10 South Dakota State before falling to Minnesota Crookston, which earned its second-ever NCEA victory.

On the Single Discipline side, No. 1 Dartmouth extended its unbeaten streak to six with another victory over No. 6 Sacred Heart. No. 3 College of Charleston defeated No. 5 Centenary, while Lynchburg picked up two wins and No. 8 Hollins earned a victory over Bridgewater.

Oct. 29 – No. 5 SMU Edges No. 3 Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – No. 5 SMU defeated No. 3 Texas A&M 9-8, earning its first victory in College Station since 2016.

Schuyler Dayner and Aedan Mooney each won both Jumping Seat matchups, with Mooney’s Flat point clinching the meet. Jayna Lagace, Shaelyn Boutelle, and Violet Shetler secured a 3-2 Horsemanship advantage, with Shetler earning Most Outstanding Performer honors. Madison Rafacz and Addi Schmersal added Reining victories.

Oct. 29 – No. 2 South Carolina Defeats No. 8 Fresno State

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. – No. 2 South Carolina defeated No. 8 Fresno State 16-2 at One Wood Farm, winning all four events.

The Gamecocks swept Horsemanship 5-0 and earned four Reining points with one tie. South Carolina also took Fences 4-1 and Flat 3-1, with another tied matchup.

Oct. 23 – No. 7 Oklahoma State Tops No. 6 TCU

STILLWATER, Okla. – No. 7 Oklahoma State opened its home schedule with an 11-8 victory over No. 6 TCU at Pedigo Hull Equestrian Center.

The Cowgirls won Fences, Flat, and Horsemanship by 3-2 margins and split Reining 2-2. Emma Hechtman scored a career-high 92.5 to earn the Fences MOP, while Kenzie Bracken collected her first MOP as a Cowgirl with a 74.75 in Horsemanship. Sophia Tabasso added Flat MOP honors with an 82.

Oct. 30 – Lynchburg Defeats Hollins

RUSTBURG, Va. – Lynchburg defeated Hollins 7-3 at the Lynchburg Equestrian Center, winning Fences 4-1 and Flat 3-2.

Madeline Rubin earned the Fences MOP with an 88, while Amaya Bellfield matched that score to receive the Flat honor. Bellfield and Rebecca Collier each won both matchups, helping the Hornets finish with an 817-757 raw-score advantage.

Oct. 30 – No. 8 Hollins Tops Bridgewater

RUSTBURG, Va. – No. 8 Hollins defeated Bridgewater 5-2 in a neutral-site meet hosted by Lynchburg.

After splitting Fences 2-2, Hollins earned three Flat points and a tie to secure the victory. Olivia Aul won both matchups, while Nora Robbins added a Flat point and Lauren Williams contributed a Fences victory before tying her Flat ride.

Oct. 30 – UT Martin Upsets No. 10 South Dakota State

BROOKINGS, S.D. – UT Martin defeated No. 10 South Dakota State 11-9 in ECAC competition, led by a 4-1 Reining performance.

Elise Mason earned the Reining MOP with a season-high 72, while Ava Newsom received Horsemanship honors with a 74.5. Caroline Krier scored a career-high 88 to help the Skyhawks take Fences 3-2. Annie Batsche added her first collegiate victory in Horsemanship.

Oct. 30 – No. 3 Charleston Defeats No. 5 Centenary

LONG VALLEY, N.J. – No. 3 College of Charleston closed its fall schedule with a 7-2 road victory over No. 5 Centenary, improving to 3-2.

Daphne Stavig, Byrdie Paisley, and Lainie Rubin earned Fences points before the Cougars took Flat 4-0. Rubin received the Flat MOP with an 85, joining Stavig in winning both matchups. Kenda Murray and Samantha Elliott supplied Charleston’s other Flat points.

Oct. 30 – No. 4 Georgia Wins All Four Events Against Fresno State

BISHOP, Ga. – No. 4 Georgia defeated No. 8 Fresno State 14-6 at the UGA Equestrian Complex, winning Fences and Reining 4-1 and Flat and Horsemanship 3-2.

Tessa Downey earned the Fences MOP with an 86, while Avery Taylor received Reining honors with a 73.5. Ava Hathaway and Alyvia Dixon posted career-high Horsemanship scores of 79.5 and 78, respectively, to contribute points.

Oct. 31 – No. 1 Auburn Defeats No. 8 Fresno State

AUBURN, Ala. – No. 1 Auburn earned a 17-3 victory over No. 8 Fresno State, sweeping Flat and Horsemanship while winning Fences 4-1 and Reining 3-2.

Avery Glynn earned the Fences MOP with an 89, and Caroline Olsen matched that score to receive Flat honors. Maddie Rippeon collected her first career MOP with a 76 in Horsemanship. Michelle Fumagalli remained unbeaten in Reining with a 70-68 victory.

Oct. 31 – Lynchburg Completes Two-Win Weekend

RUSTBURG, Va. – Lynchburg defeated Bridgewater 8-2 at the Lynchburg Equestrian Center, taking both events 4-1.

Amaya Bellfield led the Hornets with a 90 in Fences and a meet-high 92 in Flat. Rebecca Collier and Madeline Rubin also won both matchups, with Collier scoring a 91 in Flat. Lynchburg finished with an 828-719 raw-score advantage.

Oct. 31 – No. 1 Dartmouth Remains Unbeaten

NORWALK, Conn. – No. 1 Dartmouth improved to 6-0 with a 6-4 victory over No. 6 Sacred Heart, winning both events 3-2.

Camilla Jerng swept MOP honors with an 85 in Fences and a 93 in Flat. Cassidy Exner and Mia Thomasson added Fences points, while Ellie Sadrian and Lucinda Exner contributed Flat victories. Cassidy Exner remained unbeaten over fences at 6-0 and improved to 11-1 overall.

Oct. 31 – Minnesota Crookston Earns Historic Home Win

CROOKSTON, Minn. – Minnesota Crookston defeated UT Martin 13-7 at Charles H. Casey Equine Arena, earning its second NCEA victory in program history and its largest winning margin.

Siara Mosby received the Horsemanship MOP with a 76.5 and added a Reining victory. Harlow Burris won both Jumping Seat matchups, including her first collegiate Flat point. Belle Syrett remained unbeaten in Flat at 4-0 as the Golden Eagles improved to 1-3.

About the National Collegiate Equestrian Association

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) is a nonprofit governing body advancing collegiate equestrian competition nationwide. Recognized by the NCAA as an emerging sport for women at the Division I and II levels, the NCEA administers competition rules, championship formats, and national rankings while ensuring the sport operates in alignment with all NCAA policies and procedures.

NCEA competition features a unique head-to-head format across Jumping Seat (Fences and Flat) and Western (Horsemanship and Reining), where riders compete on the same randomly assigned horse, emphasizing skill, adaptability, and horsemanship. Through championship competition and national visibility, the NCEA champions opportunity, competitive excellence, and the continued growth of women’s collegiate athletics.

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