DAVIS, Calif. – The student-athletes of the UC Davis equestrian team have received Student-Athlete of the Week honors following their memorable weekend, taking home the ECAC Championship for the first time in the program's history.
 
The program has existed for just five years, and it has already captured its first conference crown. Under the direction of first-year Head Coach Jill Humphrey, the Aggies seem poised for long-term success following their excellent 2022-23 campaign.
 
The dream weekend was highlighted by six total team MOPs, with the Aggies earning three in each matchup.
 
UC Davis started out the day with strong rides in Fences by Sierra Gundersen and MOP Carly Sweeney, but gave up three points to the higher seeded Skyhawks. The Aggies took command of the contest in Horsemanship, where Natasha Replogle, Kendall Lance, Gracie Howell and MOP Maddie Gregory all earned points. Margaret Franke and Nicole Beales grabbed two points for Davis in Flat, while Kendal Scheiner and MOP Lauren Langbaum were awarded two in Reining.
 
UC Davis will await a first ever invitation to the NCEA Equestrian National Championship in Ocala, Florida. The tournament, which is set to begin on April 13, will include only the top eight teams in the nation.