NORWALK, Conn. - The No. 1 ranked Dartmouth equestrian team defeated Sacred Heart University 6-4 on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, to improve its record to 6-0.Â
After beating the Pioneers 7-2 at home last weekend, the Big Green completed the series sweep after another balanced attack, winning 3-2 over fences and on the flat.
Dartmouth built its halftime lead when
Cassidy Exner '27,
Camilla Jerng '29, and
Mia Thomasson '30 out jumped their opponents 85-81, 85-76, and 84-83, respectively.
"Three really good rides on the road, and even our two losses were by a combined three points," said head coach
Tenley Walsh. "I've been so impressed with this group's ability to set the tone early."
Out of the break, Jerng picked up her second win of the day (93-88), while
Ellie Sadrian '30 and
Lucinda Exner '29 pushed the team's overall points to six with 85-82 and 84-83 flat victories.Â
"I could say the same thing about the second half - our two losses were by five total points," said Walsh. "Every person that went into the ring today gave us a chance to win, and that's really representative of what this group has been able to achieve this year."Â
Jerng was named the meet's Most Outstanding Performer both over fences and on the flat, giving her a team-leading 5 MOPs on the season.Â
Cassidy Exner improved to 6-0 over fences and 11-1 overall.Â
Up Next:
The team will return to action February 13 when it travels to Centenary University. It will wrap up its regular season on February 27 at the College of Charleston.Â