AUBURN, Ala. – The No. 4 Auburn equestrian team returns to competition this Friday, November 4, as the Tigers travel to No. 7 South Carolina. The two teams will face off at One Wood Farm in Blythewood, South Carolina at 1 p.m. CT.
"We're anxious to compete again," head coach Greg Williams said. "While we love our home meets, it is fun to travel with the whole team. Road wins can be hard to come by, so this is an important opportunity for us to get better and hopefully get another victory."
AUBURN LINEUP
The Auburn lineup continues to remain consistent early in the season.
Junior Ellie Ferrigno and sophomore Mary-Grace Segars lead the way on the Jumping Seat side of competition as both were awarded NCEA and SEC Rider of the Month honors for October. Ferrigno is undefeated in Fences (4-0-0) with three MOPs, while Segars is undefeated in Flat (4-0-0) with one MOP. The pair will compete in both events for the Tigers.
Fifth year Emma Kurtz has three wins in each Jumping Seat event, while senior Ava Stearns is undefeated in Fences at 4-0-0. Sophomore Sophee Steckbeck has three wins in Fences and all three will also compete in both Jumping Seat events.
The Horsemanship crew have found success this season as everyone has recorded a win so far. Senior Maddie Spak has a team-best 4-0-0 record in the event with one MOP and was named the NCEA and SEC Rider of the Month in the event.
Junior Madison Parduhn has three victories for the squad and is coming off a season-best score of 77 in her win vs. UT Martin two weeks ago.
Freshman Caroline Fredenburg is currently enjoying a three-meet winning streak and earned a 78 against the Skyhawks in a win. Sisters Olivia Tordoff and Alexia Tordoff each have two wins on the year and one MOP. Senior Olivia put together a 78.5 in her win over UTM, while freshman Alexia earned MOP in the season opener at Georgia.
The Reining corps will be led by juniors Isabella Tesmer, Olivia Marino and Kate Buchanan. Tesmer is 3-1-0, while Buchanan is 2-1-0.
Freshmen Caroline Buchanan and Alexia Tordoff will also ride for the Tigers. Tordoff has won her last two match ups with one MOP so far.
AUBURN-SOUTH CAROLINA SERIES
Auburn leads the all-time series, 33-19, and has won 20-straight contests against South Carolina. The Tigers are 12-7 in meets competed at One Wood Farm.
The last meeting between the two squads was in the 2022 SEC Championship semifinal held at the Auburn University Equestrian Center, March 25. The Tigers topped the Gamecocks, 12-7.
UP NEXT
Auburn returns home and hosts nationally-ranked Texas A&M at the Auburn University Equestrian Center. The two teams will face off at 3 p.m. CT on November 11 and admission is free.