Fresno State Athletics
'Dogs Slide Into The Top 10
3/15/2012 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
March 15, 2012
By Cory Burkarth
Burkarth@mailbox.sc.edu
University of South Carolina Athletics
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Georgia picked up its first loss of the season since Oct. 8, falling to Oklahoma State on Saturday, but the Bulldogs kept their lock on the top spot, receiving all but one first place vote in the latest coaches' poll.
Texas A&M moves up to second from third, as the Aggies are coming off a 12-11 loss at home to Baylor. Auburn falls to No. 3, as the Tigers went 1-1 at New Mexico State and have dropped three of their last four meets.
Oklahoma State is 7-4 and stays put at No. 4 as the Cowgirls are coming off a 13-10 win at home over No. 1 Georgia on Saturday, extending their winning streak to five meets.
With Baylor's victory over Texas A&M, the Bears take over the fifth spot, sending South Carolina down to No. 6, as the Gamecocks will close out their regular season this weekend at Delaware State.
New Mexico State moves up one spot to seventh after its upset victory over Auburn, and Kansas State slides back to No. 8, as the Wildcats have dropped two in a row.
Southern Methodist holds steady at No. 9, as the Mustangs' Hunt Seat team finished its regular season with a 7-3 loss at home to Georgia.
The collegiate coaches competing under the National Collegiate Equestrian Association's umbrella initiated the national poll. Fresno State earned its way back on the poll with a 9-7 win over New Mexico State on Saturday, as the Bulldogs are now ranked tenth.
The poll will be released bi-monthly with the next announcement scheduled for March 28, 2012. The National Collegiate Equestrian Association's National Championships will be held April 12-14 in Waco, Texas.
Women's Intercollegiate Equestrian National Coaches' Poll
Ballot Results - March 14, 2012 - Poll #8
Ranking/Team/Points
1. Georgia (69)
2. Texas A&M (57)
3. Auburn (56)
4. Oklahoma State (45)
5. Baylor (43)
6. South Carolina (36)
7. New Mexico State (26)
8. Kansas State (22)
9. Southern Methodist (14)
10. Fresno State (9)
"We Are Your Team!" - The Bulldogs are now preparing for the National Championships that will be held in Waco, Texas from April 12-14, 2012.
