March 24, 2007

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WACO, Texas - Baylor's equestrian team closed out its home schedule Saturday morning with a 4-2 English win over Sacred Heart at the Willis Family Equestrian Center. Baylor's record remains 6-7 overall this year while the English team improved to 8-4-2. The Western team did not compete Saturday leaving its record at 3-8-2.

In the Fences portion of the show BU's Nicole Brown and Mary Smitson earned points for the Bears. Smitson recorded a 79-point ride on Copper while Brown was awarded the MVP honor with her 85-point ride on Maverick. Sacred Heart's Casey Marino tallied the Pioneers' single Fences point with her 74-point ride on Lincoln.

Baylor's success continued on the Flat as the Bears picked up two more points against by Smitson and Brown. Brown rode Duke for a 71.5-point routine while Smitson earned the MVP honor with her 74.5-point ride on Getty. BU's Cara Wilson and Scared Heart's Catherine Coyle tied with 70-point rides on Groucho. The Pioneers earned one point as Danielle Curcio posted a 74-point ride on Smiley.

Baylor's entire equestrian team returns to action next weekend at the Big 12 Invitational hosted by Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. Baylor is the tournament's fourth seed and will ride against the Aggies on the first day of competition, Sat., March 31.

For complete coverage of Baylor's equestrian results at the tournament, visit www.baylorbears.com.