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Dartmouth Wraps Up Fall Slate with 6-2 Win Over Sacred Heart
11/12/2023 4:22:00 PM | Equestrian
The Big Green own fall wins over Sweet Briar, Bridgewater and Sacred Heart
ETNA, N.H. — The Dartmouth Equestrian team wrapped up its fall season with a convincing 6-2 victory over Sacred Heart on Sunday at Morton Farm, with the Big Green's third straight win pulling their overall record to 3-1. A pair of first years, Samantha Takacs and Cassidy Exner, were named Most Outstanding Players for the meet, in the flat and over fences, respectively.
Senior Rachel Freer and Margot Luria, and Takacs, each won their matchups on the flat, giving the Big Green a 3-1 lead heading into the jumping portion of the day. Takacs' 86-81 win earned her MOP honors for the meet.
Dartmouth finished the fall with a 9-6-1 record on the flat.
"I am so proud of the improvements our team has made on the flat," said head coach Tenley Walsh. "This used to be our weaker event, but our student-athletes have really worked hard this year, and it's a great feeling going into jumping being ahead."
Over fences, Takacs picked up her second head-to-head victory of the day, while senior Abby Niles and Exner each turned in their team-leading third jumping points of the season. Exner's 85-71 performance earned her the MOP.
"Today, all five riders that entered the ring earned a point for the team," said Walsh. "This is how the entire season has been. It has been a total team effort — and that includes all of the hard work assistant coach Megan McGill has put in as well."
Dartmouth will resume its season in January, with three winter meets against Texas A&M, Auburn and the University of Tennessee at Martin — ranked fourth, second and 10th in the NCEA dual-discipline rankings, respectively.
Senior Rachel Freer and Margot Luria, and Takacs, each won their matchups on the flat, giving the Big Green a 3-1 lead heading into the jumping portion of the day. Takacs' 86-81 win earned her MOP honors for the meet.
Dartmouth finished the fall with a 9-6-1 record on the flat.
"I am so proud of the improvements our team has made on the flat," said head coach Tenley Walsh. "This used to be our weaker event, but our student-athletes have really worked hard this year, and it's a great feeling going into jumping being ahead."
Over fences, Takacs picked up her second head-to-head victory of the day, while senior Abby Niles and Exner each turned in their team-leading third jumping points of the season. Exner's 85-71 performance earned her the MOP.
"Today, all five riders that entered the ring earned a point for the team," said Walsh. "This is how the entire season has been. It has been a total team effort — and that includes all of the hard work assistant coach Megan McGill has put in as well."
Dartmouth will resume its season in January, with three winter meets against Texas A&M, Auburn and the University of Tennessee at Martin — ranked fourth, second and 10th in the NCEA dual-discipline rankings, respectively.
Hear from senior Rachel Freer and first year Samantha Takacs following today's 6-2 win over Sacred Heart!#TheWoods🌲 | #GoBigGreen pic.twitter.com/jM1kFezfns
— Dartmouth Equestrian (@DartmouthD1Eq) November 12, 2023
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