AUBURN, Ala.— The No. 3 Auburn equestrian team defeated No. 5 SMU, 12-7, Saturday at Auburn University Equestrian Center in front of a big Auburn fanbase.
"First of all, I want to thank all the Auburn fans that came out and supported the team today," head coach Jessica Braswell said. "It makes such a difference for us, just having the home crowd and that energy. Today was a great win against a top five team. SMU is really tough and I think they're going to have a great year.”
Auburn won three of the four events, taking Flat (4-1), Horsemanship (3-2) and Reining (3-1-1). SMU won Fences, 3-2. In addition, The Tigers captured two Most Outstanding Performer honors – senior Avery Glynn on the Flat and junior Michelle Fumagalli in Reining.
"We definitely have some things to clean up and practice before South Carolina next weekend," Braswell said. "But overall, I'm very happy and proud of our performance. Overall, a great day.”
FLAT
Glynn led the way and earned MOP honors in Flat, posting an 86 to top SMU's Caroline Signorino, who scored 75.5. Junior Kate Hagerty opened the event with a 79.5-79 win over Rachel Brandt, the closest win margin on the Flat. Freshman Taylor Cawley won 66.5-62, and junior Ariana Marnell won 79.5-71.5 to give Auburn a 4-1 edge in the event.
REINING
The Reining corps followed with a 3-1-1 mark to give the Tigers a 7-2 lead at the break. Fumagalli earned the first MOP honor of her career with a 71.5-69 win over SMU's Violet Shetler. Hogg and sophomore Sofia Tieche also won for Auburn, scoring a 69.5 and a 63.5, respectfully, and sophomore Kailee Rife tied SMU's Addi Schmersal with a 71.75 each.
FENCES
SMU took Fences, 3-2, to start the second half. The Mustangs captured the first two points before Cawley won, 85.5-77, over Madison Stewart. Marnell followed with a 88.5-84.5 win over Taryn McEntire for Auburn before SMU took the last point of the event.
HORSEMANSHIP
Auburn won three of five rides in Horsemanship, all by a point or less. Senior Brooke Jolstad won 74.75-74, while Hogg won her point, 75.5-74.5. Freshman Charlie Brooks picked up the first win of her collegiate career, 72.5-71.75, to seal the 12-7 team victory.
UP NEXT
Auburn equestrian returns home to host No. 2 South Carolina on Friday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. CT.
It will be Auburn's country-music-themed "Something in the Orange" meet, recognizing Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness with orange boot koozie giveaways. A Kids Zone, food trucks and concessions will be available. Admission is free.
#3 AUBURN 12, #5 SMU 7
FENCES
Caroline Signorino (SMU) def. Kate Hagerty (AU), 85.5-75.5
Schuyler Dayner (SMU)* def. Avery Glynn (AU), 89.5-88.5
Taylor Cawley (AU) def. Madison Stewart (SMU), 85.5-77
Ariana Marnell (AU) def. Taryn McEntire (SMU), 88.5-84.5
Aedan Mooney (SMU) def. Caroline Olsen (AU), 81-77
FLAT
Kate Hagerty (AU) def. Rachel Brandt (SMU), 79.5-79
Taylor Cawley (AU) def. Genevieve Johns (SMU), 66.5-62
Ariana Marnell (AU) def. Taryn McEntire (SMU), 79.5-71.5
Avery Glynn (AU)* def. Caroline Signorino (SMU), 86-75.5
Aedan Mooney (SMU) def. Caroline Olsen (AU), 82.5-77
HORSEMANSHIP
Brooke Jolstad (AU) def. Violet Shetler (SMU), 74.75-74
Callie Hogg (AU) def. Shaelyn Boutelle (SMU), 75.5-74.5
Ava Blyth (SMU) def. Sydney Swallom (AU), 69.25-65.75
Jayna Lagace (SMU)* def. Abby Eddy (AU), 74.5-69.75
Charlie Brooks (AU) def. Madison Rafacz (SMU), 72.5-71.75
REINING
Callie Hogg (AU) def. Abby Budd (SMU), 69.5-0
Sofia Tieche (AU) def. Makenna Bomke (SMU), 63.5-0
Michelle Fumagalli (AU)* def. Violet Shetler (SMU), 71.5-69
Madison Rafacz (SMU) def. Landri Lisac (AU), 62.5-61
Kailee Rife (AU) tied Addi Schmersal (SMU), 71.75-71.75
No. 3 Auburn equestrian defeats No. 5 SMU, 12-7, at home
The No. 3 Auburn equestrian team defeated No. 5 SMU, 12-7, Saturday at Auburn University Equestrian Center in front of a big Auburn fanbase.
