No. 1 Dartmouth Falls To No. 5 Charleston

Sunday, February 9

Charleston, SC

10:00 AM

Dartmouth College

Charleston

2/10/2025 9:42:00 AM | Equestrian

CHARLESTON, NC-- The No. 1 ranked Dartmouth equestrian team fell to No. 5 College of Charleston 5-3 on Sunday.

During the first half, the Big Green and the Cougars tied 2-2 on the flat. Cassidy Exner '27 and Elise Stephens '28 won their matchups, 86-85 and 79-76 respectively. Samantha Takacs '27 tied her contest 79-79. Exner was named the meet's Most Outstanding Player (MOP) on the flat.

"It was a very competitive away meet with many of the scores being won by one point and multiple ties" said Head Coach Tenley Walsh

In the second half, Charleston took three of the five over-fences matchups, resulting in the team win. Takacs earned a point for Dartmouth with an 87-86 win, and Exner's score of an 83 forced another head-to-head tie. Takacs was named the meets MOP over fences, and both she and Exner remain unbeaten over fences on the season.

"Cassidy and Sam both turned in amazing rides, scoring the highest scores of the day in flat and fences. Their consistency all season long, has well positioned our team as we look to the postseason" said Walsh.

The Big Green wrap up their regular season when they travel to College Station, TX for two competitions on Friday, February 21. In addition to playing Texas A&M, the team will square off against UC Davis in a neutral-site matchup.