WACO, Texas – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) announced the dual and single discipline rankings through week nine of competition, released Tuesday and voted on by the NCEA Selection Committee.
Previously No. 8, Baylor fell out of the rankings after suffering losses to Delaware State and No. 10 UT Martin. DSU joined the rankings at No. 8 in BU's place after defeating both the Bears and the Skyhawks.
There will be no rankings released on Nov. 28, the final rankings of the fall season will be released on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
"I am so proud of the hard-fought wins this team secured this past weekend. We knew going into this weekend it was an opportunity to get ranked in the NCEA and the ECAC," said Head Coach Ridgely.
"We knew it wasn't going to be easy, but grit and grace is what we are all about!"
DUAL DISCIPLINE
1. TCU
2. Texas A&M
3. SMU
4. Auburn
5. Georgia
6. South Carolina
7. Oklahoma State
8. Delaware State
9. UC Davis
10. UT Martin
"Headed into the holidays and the spring season ranked 8th in the country, and an undefeated fall record of 3-0 is an awesome feeling!" said head coach Ridgley.
"This team and our boosters have worked endlessly upgrading our facilities, fundraising, securing horses, and supporting a competitive mindset. Watching the team grow in but especially out of the arena makes me the most proud."