Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, March 30
Waco, Texas
7:30 a.m. PT
Fresno State
6
vs
14
No. 4 Baylor
Bulldogs fall to Baylor, 14-6
3/30/2024 12:40:00 PM | Equestrian
WACO, Texas - The No. 3 seed Fresno State equestrian team fell 14-6 to the No. 4 seed Baylor in the consolation round of the Big 12 Championship on Saturday, taking fourth place at the event this season.
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How it happened
Fresno State started out strong in the flat, bouncing back after a tough performance on Friday to win the event 3-2. Sara Tuck, Elle Martin and Molly Stewart earned points for the 'Dogs in the event. Martin had the highest score for the 'Dogs with a 77.33 in her win. Stewart rode for a 75.67 while Tuck scored a 74.
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In the western arena, the Bulldog reiners saw one point from senior Julianne Kelley. The native of Clovis scored the highest ride of all riders in the event with a 71.5 to her opponent's 68.33.
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At the half, Baylor held a 6-4 lead. The Bears never looked back, outsourcing the 'Dogs 8-2 in the second half to claim third place at the championships.
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In the horsemanship, senior Alex Krebs earned her final point as a Bulldog with a 75.67 to her opponent's 71. Krebs also had the highest score in the event by any rider.
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Freshman Sage Lindvall carried her success into Saturday's ride, winning the lone fences point for the 'Dogs with a 75.67-39.33 win in the final ride.
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Season In Review
Fresno State finished the season with a 3-10 overall record. Two of its three wins came against ranked opponents in then-No. 2 SMU and then-No. 9 UC Davis. Fresno State's third win was against an unranked Baylor.
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How it happened
Fresno State started out strong in the flat, bouncing back after a tough performance on Friday to win the event 3-2. Sara Tuck, Elle Martin and Molly Stewart earned points for the 'Dogs in the event. Martin had the highest score for the 'Dogs with a 77.33 in her win. Stewart rode for a 75.67 while Tuck scored a 74.
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In the western arena, the Bulldog reiners saw one point from senior Julianne Kelley. The native of Clovis scored the highest ride of all riders in the event with a 71.5 to her opponent's 68.33.
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At the half, Baylor held a 6-4 lead. The Bears never looked back, outsourcing the 'Dogs 8-2 in the second half to claim third place at the championships.
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In the horsemanship, senior Alex Krebs earned her final point as a Bulldog with a 75.67 to her opponent's 71. Krebs also had the highest score in the event by any rider.
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Freshman Sage Lindvall carried her success into Saturday's ride, winning the lone fences point for the 'Dogs with a 75.67-39.33 win in the final ride.
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Season In Review
Fresno State finished the season with a 3-10 overall record. Two of its three wins came against ranked opponents in then-No. 2 SMU and then-No. 9 UC Davis. Fresno State's third win was against an unranked Baylor.
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