Dover, Del. (Mar. 25, 2023) --- The Delaware State equestrian team fell short in its bid for the 2023 ECAC championship. The Hornets were edged out by eventual champ Cal Davis 10-8 in the tournament semifinals. Delaware State posted a 5-4 victory in the Jumping Seat category, but was defeated 6-3 in the Western rides. The teams battled to a 2-2 tie on the Flat, with Olivia Brown collecting Most Outstanding Performer honors in the event. Brown topped all riders on the Flat with a score of 152 aboard "Enrique."
Miranda McCarthy was a two-time winner for the Hornets, earning a team point with a score of 160 Fences, and recorded a victory on the Flat with a total of 134. Megan Pratt (153) and Megan Winborne (134) also rode to Fences wins for the Hornets.
In the Western competition, Claire Andrews earned a point for Delaware State with a score of 145.5 in Horsemanship, while Aiden Stetzer (143) and  Abbey Craver (142) were winners in Reining.  
Cal Davis defeated Tennessee Martin to capture the 2023 ECAC championship.