No. 7 Fresno State edged by No. 2 Georgia, 10-9

FRESNO, Calif. - The No. 7 Fresno State equestrian team saw its winning streak come to an end with a 10-9 loss to No. 2 Georgia at the Student Horse Center on Saturday morning. The Bulldogs move to 3-3 on the season with one more fall event remaining.

Freshman Bailey Alexander earned her second MOP of the season with a 73-72.5 ride over Georgia's Annabeth Payne.

The morning began with Horsemanship and Fences. With high-scoring rides across the board in the Fences, Georgia came out on top with a 3-2 win in the event. Sophomore Cecily Hayes completed her perfect Fences weekend with a 78-76 win over Maddy Darst of Georgia. Senior Erica Rosinski picked up her point for the 'Dogs with a 78-76 ride against Ali Tritschler.

The Horsemanship continued in its winning ways with a 3-1 win in the event. Freshman Alex Krebs rode for her first collegiate point and highest score of her career with a 73.5 to Lexie Lane's 68. Senior Nicole Campbell remained undefeated on the weekend with a 74 to Georgia's 64.5. Freshman Hannah Way earned her fourth point of the season with a 74.5-69.5 victory.

Sophomore Kameron Thorn tied in her ride with a 74.5. At the intermission, Fresno State had a 5-4 lead over No. 2 Georgia.

The second half went the way of Georgia as it outscored Fresno State to take a 10-9 win in the meet.

Fresno State was unable to find its groove in the Flat as Georgia defeated Fresno State, 4-1. Freshman Ana Bertozzi earned the lone Bulldog point with a 78-77 win over Isabelle Heckler.

Georgia had a 8-6 lead through the opening three events.

The Reining was a close battle that went the way of the 'Dogs in a 3-2 victory, but it wasn't enough to stop UGA's team victory. Alexander opened the event with an event-high 73 to earn the first point for Fresno State. Senior Shea Gilson was granted a re-ride on the second horse. Senior Paige Barton earned her point with a 68.5-68 win.

The remaining two rides of the original draw went the way of UGA as they earned their points that were decided by no more than 1.5 points. As Gilson entered the arena for her re-ride, Georgia had already secured a 10-8 lead. Gilson won her point with a 70.5-69.5 ride to give Fresno State it's final point.

What's Next:
Fresno State will head north to Davis, Calif. to take on UC Davis on Friday, Nov. 15 for its fall finale.

Notable

Bailey Alexander scored the highest Reining score by a 'Dog this season.
The Horsemanship squad has won its third consecutive event.
Reining has won its fourth consecutive event.
The Flat earned its least amount of points since the season opener on Sept. 20 at South Carolina.
A 1-point deficit to Georgia is the closest Fresno State has ever seen.

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No. 7 Fresno State edged by No. 2 Georgia, 10-9

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Players Mentioned

Bailey Alexander

Paige Barton

Ana Bertozzi

Nicole Campbell

Shea Gilson

Cecily Hayes

Alex Krebs

Erica Rosinski

Kameron Thorn

Hannah Way

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