Gamecocks Topped by Georgia in SEC Semifinals
March 30, 2018
Meet #13 ââ’¬” Georgia 16, South Carolina 4
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — The University of South Carolina equestrian team fell to Georgia on Friday afternoon, 16-4, in the 2018 SEC Championship semifinals. With the win, Georgia advances to Saturday’s championship match, where they will face Auburn. The Gamecocks will take on Texas A&M in Saturday’s consolation match.
With the loss, the Gamecocks are now 4-9. Georgia improves to 10-1.
Carolina had its most success in equitation on the flat, where two Gamecocks earned points. Lizzie van der Walde defeated Ali Tritschler on Calvin, 154-144, and reigning SEC Rider of the Month Chloe Schmidt topped Madison Newman, 156-148, on Swag.
The Gamecocks took one point in equitation over fences, as Madison Brayman scored a 155-154 win on Lego over Sydney Hutchins. In reining, Carolina’s Bridgett White knocked off Julia Spreng on Fred, 140-137.5.
NOTABLE
– Schmidt improved to 7-6 on the flat this season with her win, while van der Walde moved to 6-3.
– Brayman is now 8-2-1 this season in equitation over fences.
FROM THE COACH
“I’m very proud about how today went as far as how the meet ran. We certainly have worked very hard to have a good meet. The place looked beautiful today. The weather cooperated. We even got a little rain last night that helped settle the dust a little bit, and that was great. Congratulations go to Georgia and Auburn for great rides today. They did a great job. We’re certainly disappointed in our performance today, but that’s how things go. We lost to the number one team in the country, and they rode very well. It is what it is. We’ll just keep on plugging and see if we can ride a little better tomorrow.”ââ’¬” Head Coach Boo Major
UP NEXT FOR THE GAMECOCKS
South Carolina and Texas A&M will face off in the consolation matchup Saturday at 9 a.m. ET. The championship match between Georgia and Auburn will begin at 1 p.m. ET.
