Brookings, SD — South Dakota State defeated Delaware State 11-8 on February 7. Delaware State scored 0 points in Fences, 3 in Flat, 3 in Horsemanship, and 2 in Reining.
In Fences, South Dakota State won 5-0. Delaware State's scores were 75 from Elizabeth Hopkins, 85 from Grace Mangrum, and 76 from Melisa Acker.
In Flat, Delaware State won 3-2. Kendall Very scored 88 on Leo, Grace Mangrum scored 79 on Mia, and Elizabeth Hopkins scored 87 on Chase.
In Horsemanship, Delaware State won 3-1. Kirsten Buckwalter scored 69 on Knight, Emily Firth scored 77 on Bullitt, and Claire Andrews scored 76.5 on Sweet Pea.
In Reining, South Dakota State won 3-2. Estella Estus scored 70 on Aggie and Anna Payne scored 67.5 on Snoop.
The Western totals were tied at 708.5-708.5, but it was not enough for Delaware State to get ahead. South Dakota State finished with 11 competition points and Delaware State finished with 8.