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Oklahoma State drops season opener at Fresno State, 11-8
October 17, 2026 | Cowgirl Equestrian
FRESNO, Calif.—The seventh-ranked Oklahoma State equestrian team fell to Fresno State in its 2026-27 season opener 11-8, despite strong performances in Horsemanship and two Most Outstanding Performer honors, Saturday at the Student Horse Center.
The Cowgirls claimed a 4-1 victory in Horsemanship, while Fresno State took Fences, 3-2, Flat, 3-2 and Reining, 4-0.
Sophia Tabasso and Bella D'Onofrio highlighted the day for Oklahoma State, each earning Most Outstanding Performer honors in Flat and Horsemanship, respectively.
In Horsemanship, the Pokes put together their strongest performance of the meet, securing four of five available points. Camille Kennedy and D'Onofrio each posted scores of 74, while Piper Anderson led the event with a 74.5. Kenzie Bracken rounded out the Cowgirls' scoring with a 72, giving OSU a 4-1 advantage over the Bulldogs. The senior, D'Onofrio earned MOP honors for her performance while also continuing a 10-meet winning streak.
OSU collected two points in Flat, highlighted by Tabasso's MOP-winning ride of 74 on Mary. Gable Gering added another point for the Pokes with a score of 74, while Fresno State claimed the remaining three points to take the event, 3-2.
In Fences, Lauren Gee led the Cowgirls with an 80 aboard Grayson, securing one of OSU's two points. Tabasso added another point with a 78 aboard Jewel, but Fresno State edged Oklahoma State, 3-2.
The Bulldogs closed out the meet with a 4-0 advantage in Reining. Ayden Wellman recorded the Cowgirls' highest score of the event with a 72.5 aboard Fabio, resulting in a tie against Fresno State's River Sage Red Eagle Valenzuela.
Oklahoma State returns to action on Oct. 30 for its home opener against TCU at 12 p.m. at Pedigo Hull Equestrian Center.
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