Feb. 22, 2014
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BISHOP, Ga.-- The third-ranked Auburn equestrian team dropped an 11-8 decision at No. 7 Georgia on Saturday, at the UGA Equestrian Complex in Bishop, Ga., to fall to 8-3 overall and 3-2 in the SEC.
"Georgia did a tremendous job riding today, especially in areas where we had the least mistakes, they capitalized," head coach Greg Williams said. "I'm not discouraged with the way the girls rode. We will work on our mistakes, and address the issues we need to. I'm still extremely pleased with this team."
Auburn rode well during hunt seat events, winning both equitation over fences and in the flat, 3-2. Elizabeth Benson and Demi Stiegler were both double winners, accounting for four of the Tigers six wins on the English side. Benson was named Most Outstanding Player for flat with her score of 85. Other winners in hunt seat were Quincy Hayes for fences and Christina Lin in the flat.
Auburn was only able to pick up two wins on the western side, one each in horsemanship and reining. Lucy Igoe won in horsemanship and Stephanie Rucci in reining.
After equitation over fences, Auburn took a 3-2 lead, but a 4-1 UGA win in horsemanship gave the Bulldogs a 6-4 lead at the break. AU was able to make it a one-point meet after going 3-2 in equitation on the flat, 8-7, but Georgia was able to win the first three reining points to clinch the win.
The Tigers return to action next weekend for another road meet, this time at No. 1 South Carolina. With a win at South Carolina, Auburn could still wrap up the No. 1 seed for the SEC Championships. The team's only loss of the fall season was to the Gamecocks.