Feb. 17, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina equestrian team has moved up one spot to No. 2 in the latest team rankings, it was announced Tuesday by the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA).

The Gamecocks are the highest ranked equestrian program in the Southeastern Conference, ahead of No. 4 Georgia, No. 5 Auburn, and No. 6 Texas A&M.

South Carolina (7-2, 3-1 SEC) took control of first place in the SEC on Feb. 7, when the Gamecocks defeated Georgia, 11-9, at the UGA Equestrian Complex. The Gamecocks also picked up a 17-2 win over Delaware State in a neutral site meet later that afternoon.

The Gamecocks return to action on Feb. 21, when Carolina travels to College Station to face Texas A&M. The Gamecocks close out the regular season with home meets on Feb. 28 against Auburn and March 1 against No. 1 Baylor.

2014-15 NCEA Rankings – February 17, 2015
1. Baylor
2. South Carolina
3. TCU
4. Georgia
5. Auburn
6. Texas A&M
7. Fresno State
8. SMU
9. Oklahoma State
10. New Mexico State