Dover, Del. (Nov. 23, 2021) --- The Delaware State equestrian team continues to raise its national profile. The Hornets have climbed to No. 7 in the latest National Collegiate Equestrian Association Top 10 Dual Discipline Team Rankings, the best showing in team history. Delaware State re-entered the national poll last month for the first since the 2019-20 season, ranking 10th.in the October vote.
The Hornets wrapped up their 2021-22 fall schedule with impressive showings in wins over Cal Davis and South Dakota State last weekend.
"This is a great achievement for our program," said Delaware State head coach Jennifer Ridgley, who is in her 16th season leading the team. "Our student-athletes and coaches have worked really hard, and to be considered among the best in the country is quite an accomplishment."
The Hornets will begin the winter/spring portion of their schedule on Jan. 27 at No. 10 Texas Christian.
"The national ranking is a great reward for our hard work and will provide motivation to climb even higher," said Ridgley. "It's also another great selling point about our program to future student-athletes and supporters.
Delaware State will host the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) championship tournament at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington beginning March 24.
Top 10 Dual Discipline Team Rankings (Nov. 23, 2021)
1. Oklahoma State
2. Texas A&M
3. Auburn
4. Baylor
5. Georgia
6. SMU
7. Delaware State
8. Fresno State
9. UT Martin
10. TCU
