BU-SMU Scoresheet

THE RUNDOWN
DALLAS, Texas - The Baylor equestrian team (7-1, 2-1 Big 12) picked up a big 10-7 road win over the No. 10 SMU Mustangs (2-5, 1-1 UEC) on Friday at the Sleepy P Ranch.

After SMU jumped to a 3-1 lead in fences, Baylor answered back with a 3-1 mark in horsemanship to tie the meet back at 4-4. Freshman rider Aspen Crew earned MOP (Most Outstanding Player) honors in the event, her first of the season.

Baylor took a 7-5 lead following equitation on the flat, with Alicia Gasser earning MOP and scoring a meet-high 89.

The Bears closed out the victory in reining, led by Charlotte Green, earning MOP honors with a score of 70.

TOP QUOTE
"That was a great way to finish our fall season, with a road win. Our ladies rode well today. They did a good job of reading the SMU horses and putting together winning rides." -Baylor Head Coach Ellen White

STAT OF THE DAY
4.5 - the raw score advantage of SMU, marking the first time this season that BU has lost the raw score total but won the points total.

WHAT'S NEXT
Baylor pauses for the winter break, picking back up with the spring schedule on Jan. 30, 2016 at Auburn in Auburn, Alabama.

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