ECAC announces the drivers of the week ending October 19th
DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced the Riders of the Week for the week ending October 19th.
Double discipline
Fences: Carmen Gonzalez – UC Davis
Sophomore Carmen Gonzalez was a key contributor at Fences as UC Davis upset No. 5 TCU. She pushed Otis to an 82 and secured a crucial point and a program-defining team victory with a narrow 3-2 victory over the Horned Frogs.
Apartment: Lauren Kolbe – UC Davis
Junior Lauren Kolbe delivered a strong performance on the Flat in UC Davis' historic 13-7 win over TCU. She rode Stallone to an outstanding score of 88, the highest score of the entire competition, and received both point and MOP awards. Their ride set the tone for a 4-1 event victory that gave the Aggies their first-ever victory over a top-five opponent.
Horsemanship: Eliza Plum – UC Davis
Sophomore Eliza Plum scored a 75 in Horsemanship at Shylo, the highest score of the event, earning a point for UC Davis in its matchup against No. 5 TCU. Her ride was one of two points the Aggies secured in the event and marked the highest Western score in a historic win over the Horned Frogs.
Reining: Nicole Shroyer – UC Davis (pictured)
Senior Nicole Shroyer led the way in reining with a ride on Mr. T, scoring a 72 and the highest score of the event, securing the point for UC Davis. Her performance helped the Aggies to a 4-1 win in Reining and solidified their 13-7 win over No. 5 TCU.
Individual discipline
Fences: Camilla Murray – College of Charleston
Camilla Murray was named MOP in both the flat and fence in CofC's home opener against #2 Sweet Briar
Residence: Sam Aisenberg – College of Charleston
Aisenberg earned her first career MOP against Sweet Briar by a 13-point margin, defeating her opponent.
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