Equestrian | 10/31/2026 8:21:00 PM

CROOKSTON, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team had a well-rounded performance in a 13-7 win at Charles H. Casey Equine Arena against the University of Tennessee at Martin.

The Golden Eagles improved to 1-3, while the Skyhawks fell to 1-3. Minnesota Crookston picked up their second-ever NCEA win, after defeating Delaware State University 10-6 February 21, 2026. Minnesota Crookston had their largest margin of victory.

The Golden Eagles picked up their third MOP of the season, and Siara Mosby's (Jr., Bremerton, Wash.) first of the season in Horsemanship. 

In Flat, the Golden Eagles opened the day winning the discipline 3-2 over UT-Martin. Belle Syrett (Sr., Winnipeg, Manitoba) kept her unblemished mark, moving to 4-0 with an 80-69 win over Kat Degenova on Oro. Maggie Lawler (So., Algonquin, Ill.) picked up her first Flat win of the season with a 77-66 win over Lydia Jordan on Shippie. Harlow Burris (Fr., Plymouth, Minn.) earned her first collegiate Flat victory with a 79-77 decision over Payton Lussen on Denver. Kate Mills of the Skyhawks earned the MOP in Flat. Julianne Lurie (So., Seminole, Fla.) originally had a win, but an official review gave the points to Mills. 

The Golden Eagles controlled the Horsemanship class Saturday. Mosby earned the MOP with a 76.5-75 victory over Annie Batsche on Willie. Addison Pike (So., Grand Haven, Mich.) improved to 2-2 with a 74-73 victory over Minnesota Crookston transfer Ava Jo Glenn on Rocky. Addyson Brown (So., Fennville, Mich.) earned her first win of the season in Horsemanship with a 73.5-67 victory over Ava Newsom on GiGi.

In Reining, the Golden Eagles won 3-2. Arabella Clark (Fr., Hesperia, Calif.) improved to 3-1 with a 69-66.5 win over Abby Tibbits on Nova. Mosby earned her first Reining win with a 70.5-69 victory against Claire Carpenter on Kellee. Allison Patron (So., Bend, Ore.) picked up a 71-66.5 victory over Payton Bundy on Polly. Micah Fohrman (Fr., Fort Collins, Colo.) was narrowly edged after a re-ride on Chex, with Elise Mason earning the point 70.5-70. Stevie Brown of UT-Martin earned the MOP in Reining.

The Golden Eagles edged the Skyhawks 3-2 in Fences to culminate the day. Burris improved to 3-1 with an 82-81 victory over Mills on Jackson. Lurie picked up an 81-80 win over Averey Pritchard on Luna. Harper Tjardes (Fr., Blair, Neb.) earned an 81-0 win over Audrey Morris on Moose. Caroline Krier of the Skyhawks picked up the MOP in Fences.

Minnesota Crookston honored Amy Lewis (Sr., Blue Earth, Minn.), who is graduating at semester, following the meet. Lewis got the chance to do a demo run in Horsemanship Saturday. 

The Golden Eagles hosted only their second-ever NCEA meet Saturday, after hosting South Dakota State University November 22, 2025 for their first-ever meet. Minnesota Crookston hosts Delaware State University Saturday, January 23 in Crookston. They also host South Dakota State University Saturday, February 27 in Crookston.