Oct. 9, 2014
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| WHAT: | No. 6 South Carolina at No. 3 Auburn |
| WHEN: | Friday, October 10, 2014 • 4 p.m. ET |
| LOCATION: | Auburn, Ala. • Auburn University Horse Center |
| ADMISSION: | Free |
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina equestrian team continues SEC action on Friday, as the Gamecocks travel to face the third-ranked Auburn Tigers. Friday’s meet will begin at 4 p.m. ET at the Auburn University Horse Center.
“We’re looking forward to getting on the road and competing against a very talented Auburn team on Friday,” Gamecock head coach Boo Major said. “Auburn has had three weeks to get ready for this meet, so we expect them to be very prepared, especially at home on their own horses. We’ve had less than a week of practice since the Georgia meet last week, but I think our girls have used their time well to get better in a lot of areas. “
ABOUT THE GAMECOCKS
• This season marks the 19th year of Gamecock equestrian.
• The Gamecocks have won two overall national championships (2007, 2005).
• The Gamecocks have twice finished as the national runner-up (2014, 2006).
• The Gamecocks won three straight hunter seat championships (2007, 2006, 2005) under the old national championship format.
• The Gamecocks have won two Southeastern Conference Championships (2014, 2013).
• The Gamecocks won the 2012 Southern Equestrian Championship, the precursor to the SEC Championship which started with the 2012-2013 season.
SCOUTING THE GAMECOCKS
• The Gamecocks are currently 0-2 this season.
• South Carolina is currently ranked No. 6 in the NCEA team rankings.
• Six of the Gamecocks’ next eight meets are on the road.
• Seniors Layla Choate and Sam Chiodo are a combined 4-0 this season for the western team.
SCOUTING THE TIGERS
• Auburn is 1-0 on the season. The Tigers defeated Tennessee-Martin, 13-7, in their season opener on Sept. 19.
• The Tigers are currently ranked No. 3 in the NCEA team rankings.
• Auburn junior Elizabeth Benson is 2-0 with two MVPs for the Tigers.
SERIES HISTORY – LAST SEASON
• Last year, the Gamecocks went 3-0 against Auburn, outscoring the Tigers, 34-19.
• In the team’s meeting (Nov. 9, 2013) at Auburn last year, the Gamecocks defeated the Tigers, 12-6.
• In Blythewood (Mar. 1, 2014), South Carolina beat Auburn, 12-7.
• The Gamecocks and Tigers also met in the semifinals of last year’s NCEA National Championship (Apr. 19, 2014). The Gamecocks defeated Auburn, 10-6.
LATEST NCEA TEAM RANKINGS
1. Georgia
2. Oklahoma State
3. Auburn
4. Kansas State
5. Baylor
6. South Carolina
7. TCU
8. Fresno State
9. SMU
10. Texas A&M
NEXT UP
The Gamecocks will wrap-up SEC play for the fall semester when the Gamecocks host Texas A&M on Oct. 31 in Blythewood.
