DAVIS, Calif. – No. 9 UC Davis equestrian is set for one of its most anticipated weekends of the fall, traveling to Georgia for back-to-back meets against two of the nation's top-ranked programs. The Aggies will open the weekend against No. 2 South Carolina on Friday, Oct. 24 at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. ET) before facing No. 1 Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET).
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN/FOLLOW
UGA Equestrian Complex | Bishop, Ga.
Oct. 24 – vs. South Carolina |
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Oct. 25 – vs. Georgia | Live Stream |
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ABOUT THE GAMECOCKS
- The South Carolina Gamecocks enter this weekend's dual-meet slate with a 2-0 record, having picked up early wins against the SMU Mustangs and the Texas A&M Aggies.
- They are currently ranked No. 2 in the NCEA Dual Discipline Coaches Poll and compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
ABOUT THE BULLDOGS
- The Georgia Bulldogs are undefeated so far this season, currently 3-0 after wins over the Baylor Bears, the Delaware State Hornets and the Centenary Gentlemen.
- They are the reigning national champions and hold the No. 1 ranking in the latest NCEA Dual Discipline Coaches Poll, also competing in the SEC.
SEASON NOTES
- AGS SWEEP ECAC HONORS: Following a historic 13-7 win over then-No. 5 TCU, all four UC Davis nominees earned ECAC Rider of the Week honors concluding the fourth week of competitions. Lauren Kolbe was recognized in Flat, Carmen Gonzalez in Fences, Eliza Plum in Horsemanship, and Nicole Shroyer in Reining, marking a standout week across all four events for the Aggies.
- AGGIES CLIMB TO TOP NINE: After earning their first-ever win over a top-five opponent against then-No. 5 TCU, UC Davis climbed one spot to No. 9 in this week's NCEA Dual Discipline Coaches Poll. The Aggies entered the rankings at No. 10 last week following a home win over South Dakota State.
- PAIR OF AGS EARN ECAC HONORS: Following a weekend where No. 10 UC Davis equestrian battled No. 4 Texas A&M and knocked off then-ranked No. 10 South Dakota State, Anna Donovan and Mya Clader each earned ECAC Rider of the Week honors. Anna Donovan earned the honors in Fences while Mya Clader earned the honors in Reining.
- AGGIES CRACK TOP 10: Following a strong season-opening weekend, UC Davis equestrian earned a spot in the NCEA Dual Discipline Coaches Poll, coming in at No. 10 in the latest rankings.
- Marking the Aggies' first appearance in the national poll since the 2023-24 season.
- RETURNING PLAYERS: UC Davis is headlined by returning All-American Lauren Kolbe (Flat), and 2025 Eastern College Athletic Conference Freshman Rider of the Year, Anna Donovan (Fences). Nicole Shroyer (Reining), who earned All-ECAC honors, returns as the lone conference award winner following the 2025 season.
- Those groups of Aggies are joined by fellow returners, Avery Adamson; Alethea Bergad; Sophia Blake; Alexa Brown; Mya Clader; Aya Clear; Sabine Close; Blair Conlan; Katya Dundas; Chloe Fares; Madeleine Gleason; Carmen Gonzalez; Anisa Hajibrahim; Laura Kate Holliday; Kristen Hwang; Kylie Jacobson; Eliza Plum; Lizzy Schulz; Lola Sullivan; and Mylea Trimble.
- INCOMING AGGIES: The Aggies welcome a class of 10. That class includes new Aggies Maddie Allen (Fr.); Addyson Brown (Fr.); Lily Grosz (Fr.); Kyleigh Heikes (Fr.); Ada Hirschfeld (So.); Hannah Janicki (So.); Nicole Jimenez (Sr.); Amanda Paul (Fr.); Cavan Smith (Fr.); and Zadie Stack (So.).
