TCU
Baylor
TCU Drops Heartbreaker To Baylor Friday
10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
SPRINGTOWN, Texas -- No. 6 TCU battled No. 3 Baylor to a 9-9 draw Friday afternoon, but fell by an overall raw score at Turning Point Ranch.
The Rundown
TCU fought hard throughout the meet, but Baylor was able to claim enough points in Reining to secure the close victory. In the discipline, Carley Montemuro defeated Claire Ulhman, 72.5-71.5, en route to her second-consecutive MOP honor of the year. Brooke Boyle dropped Ginger Chant, 72-69.5, while Chantz Stewart upended Michelina Carbone, 71.5-68.5, to garner points for the Horned Frogs.
In Horsemanship, Rylee Morgan and Megan McMullen both secured victories for TCU defeating Bray Bergstrom and Mary Brown, respectively.
On the Hunt Seat side, Molly Peddicord improved to 4-0 on the season, scoring her first MOP honor in Equitation on the Flat by dropping Alicia Gasser, 87-82. Mady Fithian defeated Brittney Mirkov, 70-60, and Kari Hancock was able to upend Savannah Jenkins, 81-80. With the win, she improved to 3-1 on the season.
In Equitation over Fences, Peddicord scored the lone point for the Purple and White, downing Gabby Conte, 82-80.
Stat of the Game
2 MOP's -- Molly Peddicord earned her first MOP in Equitation on the Flat of the season, while Carley Montemuro earned her second-straight honor in Reining.
Quote of the Game
Director of Equestrian Haley Schoolfield
"While the final result wasn't what we wanted or had hoped for, I was really proud of the team for sticking it out on a long day. I need to acknowledge our two MOP's on day, Carley Montemuro for a second-straight week and Molly Peddicord, who claimed her first one on the Flat this season. It was a long day, but it was a fun day because we saw our team come together and cheer their hearts out."
"It was also a battle of mental toughness, especially for the Fences riders because they had to step into the ring and then got called for lightning. I'm proud of them for their efforts because there was a moment of uncertainty. We're looking forward to regrouping and getting ready for South Dakota State next week."
Notes
• Molly Peddicord improved to 4-0 on the season in Equitation on the Flat and Equitation over Fences, respectively.
• Carley Montemuro earned her second-consecutive MOP accolade in Reining.
• Baylor won the tiebreak score at 1,553.25-1,512.75.
Up Next
No. 6 TCU is set to host South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 31. Start time is set for 10 a.m. CT.
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