No. 1 OSU edges 'Dogs, 10-9

BULLDOG BONES

Fresno State won two Most Outstanding Performer honors in the meet - flat and reining
The Bulldogs took on their second top-ranked opponent of the season in Oklahoma State on Friday.
The 'Dogs return home tomorrow morning, hosting SMU at the Student Horse Center

FRESNO, Calif. - The No. 6 Fresno State equestrian team dropped a close-fought battle to the No. 1 Oklahoma State Cowgirls at the Student Horse Center on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs fell 10-9 in the meet. Fresno State moves to 3-3 on the season, including a jumping seat only win against Lynchburg.

The Bulldogs and Cowgirls split the Most Outstanding Performer honors on Friday as the 'Dogs earned the MOP in the flat and reining. Senior Cecily Hayes earned her third MOP honor in the flat this season while junior Hannah Hieber picked up her first honor in the reining.

The morning began with the fences and horsemanship. Fresno State won two points in the fences, falling in the event 3-2. Fresno State's points came from Lizzie Stodden and Ana Bertozzi. Stodden scored an 81 to her opponent's 78. Bertozzi won her point on a 80-72 ride.

In the horsemanship, Fresno State earned one point from Hannah Buijs in a 72.5-65.5 edging.

At the break, Oklahoma State led 7-3. Fresno State had a successful second half, winning both events but it was not enough to overcome what the Cowgirls had done in the opening set of events.

In the flat, the Bulldogs won three points, which ties their season-high on the year. Hayes opened the points up with her MOP ride of 83.5-65.5. Taylor Holstead picked up the next point with a 82.5-81.5 edging. Bertozzi remained undefeated on the day, picking up the third Bulldog point with a 82-79 ride.

In the reining, Fresno State won the event 3-1 with a tie from Bailey Alexander. Hieber scored her MOP point with a 70 to her opponent's 67. Additional Bulldog points came from Julianne Kelley in a 68-66.5 edging and Ashley Jackson with a 68.5 to her opponent's 66.5

Fresno State returns to action tomorrow, hosting No. 7 SMU at the Student Horse Center. Riding is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. PT. Parking and admission are free of charge, and live stats are available here.

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No. 1 OSU edges 'Dogs, 10-9

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Players Mentioned

Bailey Alexander

Ana Bertozzi

Hannah Buijs

Cecily Hayes

Hannah Hieber

Taylor Holstead

Ashley Jackson

Julianne Kelley

Lizzie Stodden

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