'Dogs fall at No. 9 Baylor in close contest

Friday, October 9

Waco, TX

9 a.m. PT

Fresno State

No. 9 Baylor

Photo by: Wyatt Bible

10/9/2026 2:45:00 PM | Equestrian

Scoresheet

By: Savannah Stoeckle / Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications

WACO, Texas - The No. 8 Fresno State equestrian team scored high in an 11-9 loss to No. 9 Baylor on the road on Friday. Fresno State scored high across the board, but fell in five rides by a margin of two or fewer points.

The Bulldogs did come away with three Most Outstanding Performer honors in the meet. Junior Paris Mahoney earned her fifth career MOP in the flat. Senior reiner Alana Becker also earned her fifth career reining MOP while Hailey Olson picked up her third career horsemanship MOP.

How it Happened
Fresno State earned just one point in the fences by freshman Kaidyn Griggs who scored a career-best 84.5 to her opponent's 73.5. Griggs remains undefeated on the year, in her first set of collegiate rides. Paloma Primavera fell by half a point (81-80.5) to her opponent. Paris Mahoney and Sage Lindvall also fell by slim margins.

In the horsemanship, the Bulldogs took a 3-2 win. Olson won the first point with a 77.5-75 win. It was the second-highest score of her career. Sophomore Taylor Hinely earned her first career point in a 75.5-64.5 showing. Fellow sophomore Margaret Meyer earned her point with a 75-70.25 ride.

Fresno State narrowly trailed 6-4 at halftime.

The Bulldogs tacked on two more points in the flat, securing the first two points of the event. Mahoney rode strong in her MOP ride, scoring a career-high 89. Sage Lindvall earned the next point with a score of 78.

Fresno State picked up three points in the reining. Lucia Nunes earned her first career win with a 68.75-65 ride. Alana Becker and Adrianna Runzo also secured points for the 'Dogs with Becker earning the MOP with a 72. It was the second-highest score of her career.

Up Next
The Bulldogs return home and continue conference play against Oklahoma State next Saturday at the Student Horse Center. Parking and admission are free.