Oct. 3, 2012

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina jumped two spots in the latest equestrian coaches poll and is now ranked second, it was announced today.

The Gamecocks picked up a 13-7 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday, allowing South Carolina to jump third-ranked Auburn in the poll, as the Tigers defeated the Cowgirls one day earlier by only a one-point margin.

South Carolina and Auburn will meet on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Blythewood, as both schools are competing in their first ever head-to-head SEC meet.

The collegiate coaches competing under the National Collegiate Equestrian Association umbrella initiated the national poll. The next poll will be released on October 17.

Women’s Intercollegiate Equestrian National Coaches Poll
Ranking/Team/Points
1. Georgia (108)
2. South Carolina (83)
3. Auburn (82)
4. Texas A&M (81)
5. Baylor (64)
6. Oklahoma State (62)
7. Kansas State (41)
8. Texas Christian (36)
9. New Mexico State (14)
10. Southern Methodist (13)

Receiving votes – Tennessee-Martin (8), Fresno State (7), Delaware State (3), South Dakota State (3).