ECAC Announces Riders of the Week Ending November 1
DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced the Equestrian Riders of the Week for the week ending November 1.
Dual Discipline
Fences: Caroline Krier - UT Martin
Sophomore Caroline Krier delivered an exceptional weekend of competition, winning both of her points in back-to-back away meets. Against South Dakota State, Caroline earned an impressive score of 88, defeating her opponent by 18 points as she helped secure a big road victory for UT Martin. She carried that momentum into the following day against Minnesota Crookston, earning another point and MOP honors for her performance.
Flat: Sumire Talik-Martinez - South Dakota State University
Sophomore Sumi Talik-Martinez impressed in her second ever career start where she put up the highest score of the day, besting her opponent by an exceptional 19 points while bringing home the event MOP.
Horsemanship: Siara Mosby - Minnesota Crookston
Senior Siara Mosby bested her UT Martin opponent 76.5 - 75 on "Willie" en route to her first MOP honors of her career. She earned the highest score in the Horsemanship of any rider in the ECAC, and she helped Minnesota Crookston take the event four to one over UT Martin.
Reining: Stevie Brown - UT Martin
Fifth-year graduate student Stevie Brown turned an impressive undefeated run on the road this weekend, as she secured both of her points against South Dakota State and Minnesota Crookston. Stevie fought hard to a gritty 69.5 – 68.5 victory against SDSU, which contributed a crucial point to the Skyhawks’ team win. She elevated her performance the following day against Minnesota Crookston, posting a 71.5 to defeat her opponent by six points and claim MOP honors.
Single Discipline
Fences: Camilla Jerng - Dartmouth College (pictured)
Camilla Jerng put in a great jump round earning an 85 on SHU's horse Fuego. She outscored her opponent by nine points and earned the fences MOP. This winning round helped put Dartmouth on top at the half and contributed to Dartmouth's undefeated record.
Flat: Lainie Rubin - College of Charleston
Lainie Rubin secured an MOP award for scoring an 85 on the flat vs a 71 to win for the College of Charleston in an away meet vs ECAC member Centenary University.
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