Friday, November 2
Springtown, Texas
10 AM
TCU
11
vs
9
Oklahoma State
Late Comeback Lifts No. 6 TCU Over No. 8 Oklahoma State, 11-9
11/2/2018 3:16:00 PM | Equestrian
TCU claims all four MOP honors in the victory
SPRINGTOWN, Texas – The sixth-ranked TCU equestrian team took down No. 8 Oklahoma State, 11-9, in Big 12 action on Saturday at Turning Point Ranch. The Horned Frogs earned all four Most Outstanding Performer Honors in the victory.
The Rundown
TCU equestrian excelled in the Hunter Seat arena, earning seven points, four of which came on the Flat. The Horned Frogs battled in the Western arena, winning four hard-earned points.
In Equitation over Fences, Grace Upshaw kicked the event off with a 71-68 victory over Oklahoma State's Katie Schell on Java. Alex Beneson earned the highest score in the event, an 81 on Phia. Elizabeth McKim won the MOP for the event with a 78 on Fats, the third MOP of her career and first of the season.
In Reining, TCU earned two points. Claire Dittrich edged OSU's Hannah Mitchell by one, 71.5-70.5, on Roxie en route to claiming the MOP accolade, her second in a row. Elena Hurd earned the other point for the Frogs, scoring a 68.5 on Peppy.
In Horsemanship, Anna Hauter earned the first point for the Frogs with a score of 75.5, while Jamie Cook won, 77-72, over Maddie Bender of OSU. Cook earned her second MOP of the season, her second consecutive MOP as well.
As the meet came to a close, TCU found itself trailing Oklahoma State, 8-7, with only the scores in Equitation on the Flat yet to be tallied. Wynne Weatherly got the Frogs back to even with a 78-72 triumph over Sydnie Ziegler on Biggie but the Cowgirls answered with a point of their own to regain the lead.
Niki Barnes promptly posted the highest score of the season for TCU, a 92 on Tag to defeat Hannah Janson and kickstart a furious comeback that gave the Horned Frogs the win. Janelle Henningsen followed with a 73-67 victory over Abigail Brayman on Tony before Jacey Albaugh earned the second MOP honor of her career by downing Katie Schell, 89-78, on Ozzie.
Notes
- The sweep of the MOP honors is the third time the Frogs have done so this season. TCU has taken 15 of 16 MOPs this season
- Niki Barnes' 92 is the highest score of any Horned Frog in competition this year.
- Jacey Albaugh made her collegiate debut, sealing the Horned Frog victory.
- 4-1 in Equitation on the Flat is the best mark for TCU since the season-opener against Delaware State.
Head Hunter Seat Coach Logan Fiorentino
"What we were able to accomplish today, in the fashion that we did it, just shows how much potential we have and what our team is capable of. It was really exciting to see our team come together, keep fighting and not take no for an answer. We had a little adversity throughout the day but they kept their eyes forward and didn't let any of that distraction shake them. It was really impressive for such a young group to be able to keep its focus like that. That is what I am most excited about, the maturity that they showed and the ability to compete. We've had a couple of tough weeks. They have had to get better and they have to learn and it's exciting to see that commitment pay off."
Up Next
TCU takes to the road to close out the fall season as the Frogs cross the Metroplex for a battle with No. 3 SMU next Friday, Nov. 9.
The Rundown
TCU equestrian excelled in the Hunter Seat arena, earning seven points, four of which came on the Flat. The Horned Frogs battled in the Western arena, winning four hard-earned points.
In Equitation over Fences, Grace Upshaw kicked the event off with a 71-68 victory over Oklahoma State's Katie Schell on Java. Alex Beneson earned the highest score in the event, an 81 on Phia. Elizabeth McKim won the MOP for the event with a 78 on Fats, the third MOP of her career and first of the season.
In Reining, TCU earned two points. Claire Dittrich edged OSU's Hannah Mitchell by one, 71.5-70.5, on Roxie en route to claiming the MOP accolade, her second in a row. Elena Hurd earned the other point for the Frogs, scoring a 68.5 on Peppy.
In Horsemanship, Anna Hauter earned the first point for the Frogs with a score of 75.5, while Jamie Cook won, 77-72, over Maddie Bender of OSU. Cook earned her second MOP of the season, her second consecutive MOP as well.
As the meet came to a close, TCU found itself trailing Oklahoma State, 8-7, with only the scores in Equitation on the Flat yet to be tallied. Wynne Weatherly got the Frogs back to even with a 78-72 triumph over Sydnie Ziegler on Biggie but the Cowgirls answered with a point of their own to regain the lead.
Niki Barnes promptly posted the highest score of the season for TCU, a 92 on Tag to defeat Hannah Janson and kickstart a furious comeback that gave the Horned Frogs the win. Janelle Henningsen followed with a 73-67 victory over Abigail Brayman on Tony before Jacey Albaugh earned the second MOP honor of her career by downing Katie Schell, 89-78, on Ozzie.
Notes
- The sweep of the MOP honors is the third time the Frogs have done so this season. TCU has taken 15 of 16 MOPs this season
- Niki Barnes' 92 is the highest score of any Horned Frog in competition this year.
- Jacey Albaugh made her collegiate debut, sealing the Horned Frog victory.
- 4-1 in Equitation on the Flat is the best mark for TCU since the season-opener against Delaware State.
Head Hunter Seat Coach Logan Fiorentino
"What we were able to accomplish today, in the fashion that we did it, just shows how much potential we have and what our team is capable of. It was really exciting to see our team come together, keep fighting and not take no for an answer. We had a little adversity throughout the day but they kept their eyes forward and didn't let any of that distraction shake them. It was really impressive for such a young group to be able to keep its focus like that. That is what I am most excited about, the maturity that they showed and the ability to compete. We've had a couple of tough weeks. They have had to get better and they have to learn and it's exciting to see that commitment pay off."
Up Next
TCU takes to the road to close out the fall season as the Frogs cross the Metroplex for a battle with No. 3 SMU next Friday, Nov. 9.
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