Thursday, April 16
Ocala, Fla.
1:30 p.m.
TCU
8
vs
11
Texas A&M
No. 7 TCU Falls to No. 2 Texas A&M in National Quarterfinal
4/16/2026 5:49:00 PM | Equestrian
Horned Frogs finish with fifth consecutive winning season, a program record
OCALA, Fla. – Despite a valiant comeback effort, the seventh-seeded TCU equestrian team fell to No. 2 Texas A&M, 11-8 on Thursday afternoon at World Equestrian Center.
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The Aggies took Reining and Fences, but TCU earned event wins on the Flat and in Horsemanship.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The meet began in Fences and the Aggies started fast by taking three points in the event. Lex Lipacis took TCU's lone point with a 79, while Maggie Dumrauf's 84.7 ended in a drew point.
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Success continued for Texas A&M in Reining, as they took four points to hold a commanding lead after two events. Earning TCU's lone point was Calla Thomas with a 70.
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On the Flat, TCU was able to fight back to give themselves a chance, winning three points. Lex Lipacis, Victoria Zahorik and Lilly Goldstein all earned the points for TCU, making the score 9-5 heading into the final event.
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In Horsemanship, Calla Thomas and Peyton Staat took the first two points to cut it to two, but A&M would earn the next two to clinch the meet. Marcella Bee picked up a victory in the final ride of the day.
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FROG FACTS
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The Aggies took Reining and Fences, but TCU earned event wins on the Flat and in Horsemanship.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The meet began in Fences and the Aggies started fast by taking three points in the event. Lex Lipacis took TCU's lone point with a 79, while Maggie Dumrauf's 84.7 ended in a drew point.
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Success continued for Texas A&M in Reining, as they took four points to hold a commanding lead after two events. Earning TCU's lone point was Calla Thomas with a 70.
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On the Flat, TCU was able to fight back to give themselves a chance, winning three points. Lex Lipacis, Victoria Zahorik and Lilly Goldstein all earned the points for TCU, making the score 9-5 heading into the final event.
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In Horsemanship, Calla Thomas and Peyton Staat took the first two points to cut it to two, but A&M would earn the next two to clinch the meet. Marcella Bee picked up a victory in the final ride of the day.
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FROG FACTS
- TCU trails the all-time series with Texas A&M, 9-13.
- The Horned Frogs finished the season at 8-7, the fifth consecutive winning season which is a program record.
- This was TCU's 13th all-time appearance at the NCEA Championships, and the Horned Frogs are now 11-12 all-time.
- Marcella Bee made her first appearance of the season in Horsemanship.
Players Mentioned
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Jumping Seat
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Jumping Seat
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Western
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Western
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