We're kicking off our Alumni Spotlight series with one of the best to compete for the Tigers – Elizabeth Benson Long! She put together a prolific career with Auburn, helping the program win two national titles (2013, 2016) and its first Southeastern Conference crown in 2016.
Benson concluded her collegiate career as a five-time All-American and a six-time All-SEC performer. She finished with a 52-13-0 record in Fences with 14 MOPs, while totaling a 46-15-0 record in Flat with 12 MOPs.
Years competed: 2012-16
Current job: "Client Services Manager at MOBE, a Minneapolis based company that combines data analytics with one-to-one personalized health guidance to improve health and wellness."
Advice to current and future Auburn riders: "Don't blink! Four years go by so quickly. But aside from that, trust your gut, trust your teammates and trust your coaches. Coach Williams, Coach Braswell and Coach Meneely have a passion that is unmatched, and their love for AUET comes from the core. What I would do for a pep talk or a golf cart ride with CW!"
What does Auburn Family mean to you?: "It means everything! I met many of my closest friends (and my husband!) at Auburn...I have so much to be grateful for. The Auburn Family helped shaped who I am personally and professionally and my four years at Auburn housed some of my most special memories. It's not just something you hear about, but it's something that you feel whether you're a current student or an alum."
Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Benson
