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NCEA Announces Coaches Poll After Week 7

NCEA Announces Week 7 Coaches Poll

November 3, 2026 – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announces its Coaches Poll following the seventh week of competition.

Auburn remains atop the Dual Discipline rankings, while Dartmouth holds the No. 1 position in an unchanged Single Discipline poll.

South Carolina maintains its No. 2 ranking in Dual Discipline, followed by Georgia and SMU, which each climb one spot to Nos. 3 and 4, respectively. Texas A&M moves to No. 5, while Oklahoma State advances one position to No. 6. TCU moves to No. 7, Baylor rises to No. 8, and Fresno State sits at No. 9. Delaware State enters the poll at No. 10, replacing South Dakota State.

In Single Discipline, Lynchburg and College of Charleston remain at Nos. 2 and 3 behind Dartmouth. Sewanee holds at No. 4, followed by Centenary, Sacred Heart, Sweet Briar, and Hollins at Nos. 5-8, respectively.

Dual Discipline Coaches Poll

  1. Auburn

  2. South Carolina

  3. Georgia

  4. SMU

  5. Texas A&M

  6. Oklahoma State

  7. TCU

  8. Baylor

  9. Fresno State

  10. Delaware State

Single Discipline Coaches Poll

  1. Dartmouth

  2. Lynchburg

  3. College of Charleston

  4. Sewanee

  5. Centenary

  6. Sacred Heart

  7. Sweet Briar

  8. Hollins 

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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