Fresno State Athletics
'Dogs Eighth In First Coaches Poll
10/18/2010 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
Oct. 18, 2010
FRESNO, Calif. - The Bulldogs had a strong start to their 2010-11 season with a big win and four MVP honors against Delaware State. The 'Dogs also had a close match against the No.2 nationally ranked team, Auburn, and are currently sitting in the No. 8 spot in the first Coaches Poll of the season.
The national equestrian coaches voted Georgia into the No. 1 spot with 73 points. UGA opened their season with two victories over Kansas State and SMU.
Texas A&M and Auburn tied in the No. 2 spot with a total of 68 points each.
Oklahoma State sits in third place 50 points with University of South Carolina in fourth and only one point behind.
TCU is ranked No. 5 with 36 points and Kansas State is in sixth place separated by one point.
Baylor was voted in the No. 7 spot with 25 points followed by Fresno State with 19 points.
New Mexico State holds the No. 9 spot and University of Tennesse-Martin is voted in tenth in the opening coaches poll.
The collegiate coaches competing under the Varsity Equestrian Championship umbrella initiated the national poll.
The poll will be released bi-monthly with the next announcement scheduled for Nov. 2, 2010.
Women's Intercollegiate Equestrian National Coaches Poll
Rank Team (Points)
1. UGA (73)
2. Auburn (68)
2. Texas A&M (68)
3. Oklahoma State (50)
4. USC (49)
5. TCU (36)
6. Kansas State (35)
7. Baylor (25)
8. Fresno State (19)
9. New Mexico State (8)
10. UTM (3)
Also receiving votes: Delaware State (2) and South Dakota State (1)
The Bulldogs will be taking on No. 9 NMSU this Saturday at the Student Horse Center and admission is free.
"We are Your Team" For more information on the equestrian team check out www.gobulldogs.com!
