Gamecocks take down Auburn in meeting of top-2 teams in nation
With Saturday’s 12-7 senior day win over No. 2 Auburn, the top-ranked South Carolina equestrian team earned the No. 1 seed in the upcoming SEC tournament.
The Gamecocks (10-2, 4-2 SEC) claimed their first ever conference championship in 2013, and the win over the Tigers puts them in prime position to defend their title this year.
South Carolina and Auburn began the meet with a tie in the western arena, but the Gamecocks earned their advantage in the hunt seat. South Carolina was led by senior Kelsey Hart’s first-ever MVP performance, which earned her a score of 76, the highest mark of any rider in the hunt seat arena.
The Gamecocks will kick off their SEC championship run against fourth-seeded Texas A&M on March 28.
“I couldn’t be more pleased with this team,” coach Boo Major said. “Just a great group, and I’m just so thrilled for our seniors to have such a great last competition here.”