Dover, DE – Delaware State hosted No. 1 Georgia, finishing with an 11–8 result in favor of the Bulldogs. The Hornets earned event wins in Flat and Horsemanship, pushing the nation's top-ranked team throughout the meet and producing several standout individual rides.
Georgia opened the day with a 4–1 decision in Fences, with
Melissa Acker securing DSU's point after scoring an 80 on Lewy. The Hornets stayed close in the remaining matchups, highlighted by solid rides from
Grace Mangrum (73),
Lily Kosal (75),
Kendall Very (75), and
Joann Nelson (71), as Georgia held a 411–374 raw advantage.
Delaware State responded with a strong Flat performance, taking the event 3–1.
Grace Mangrum earned MOP honors with a 75 on Kevin, while
Lily Kosal added a point with a 64 on Casper and
Sarah Hoffmeyer secured another with a 69 on Dude. The teams finished even in raw scoring at 333–333, giving DSU momentum heading into Western.
The Hornets carried that energy into Horsemanship, earning a 3–2 win. Madison Wojeck (70 on Ellie Mae),
Hallie Prater (65 on Cinch), and
Claire Andrews (74 on Fudge) each delivered points as DSU posted a 356–295 raw margin—its largest event advantage of the day.
Reining closed the meet, with Georgia taking the event 4–1 despite another competitive effort from the Hornets.
Estella Estus earned DSU's point with a 70 on Waldo, while
Anna Payne (70),
Claire Andrews (68.5),
Cambrey Hedges (64), and
Bailey Henderson all turned in steady rides against a deep Georgia lineup. The Bulldogs held a 340.5–272.5 raw edge in the event.
Delaware State finished with eight points and a 1335.50–1379.50 raw total.
