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Equestrian Begins Tennessee Road Trip with Tough Loss to UTM

The Hornets Battled Closely in Fences and Horsemanship

MARTIN, Tenn. - Delaware State equestrian fell to the University of Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks on Friday 13-6. It's one of two meets this weekend in Martin.

For Jumping Seat, the Skyhawks narrowly survived the Hornets 3-2 in Fences. Olivia Brown and Lily Kosal each took a point in that category. While Brown utilized "Zazu," Kosal rode "Dubs." Meanwhile, in Flat, the lone Delaware State point came from Kosal. Aboard "Pickles," she had a 69-61 victory over her opponent. Overall, Tennessee Martin won Jumping Seat 7-3.

On the Western side, the Hornets and Skyhawks tied 2-2 in Horsemanship. Ashley Grasso won a point while riding "Jim." Aniela Cortina would snag a point by just 2.5 points aboard "DeNiro." However, the Skyhawks were victorious in Reining. Bailey Henderson came away with a 0.5-point win on "Sarge." It was a 6-3 decision in favor of the home team in Western.

Tennessee Martin won the meet 13-6. For total points, the final was 1516.5 to 1436.5.

UP NEXT
The Hornets conclude their Tennessee meets with a neutral competition tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 22 against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. The day's events begin at 8:30 a.m. CT/9:30 a.m. ET.
 
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Players Mentioned

Olivia Brown

Olivia Brown

JS
5' 8"
Senior
Aniela Cortina

Aniela Cortina

West
5' 8"
Senior
Bailey Henderson

Bailey Henderson

R
5' 3"
Sophomore
Ashley Grasso

Ashley Grasso

West
5' 7"
Senior
Lily Kosal

Lily Kosal

JS
5' 9"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Olivia Brown

Olivia Brown

5' 8"
Senior
JS
Aniela Cortina

Aniela Cortina

5' 8"
Senior
West
Bailey Henderson

Bailey Henderson

5' 3"
Sophomore
R
Ashley Grasso

Ashley Grasso

5' 7"
Senior
West
Lily Kosal

Lily Kosal

5' 9"
Freshman
JS