Oct. 13, 2007

ATHENS, Georgia (SMU) --- The SMU equestrian team fell 909-675 (12-0) at Georgia in the season opener of hunt seat competition. Melissa Kowalchik led the Mustangs with 76 points in equitation over fences and Kathryn Garvie had a team-high 74 points in equitation on the flat. Maia Van Dyke had the closest match of the day before falling 63-61 in her ride on the flat.

SMU Equestrian returns to action when it visits Fresno State on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Equitation over Fences - UGA 6 (473), SMU 0 (377) Melinda Drury (UGA) def. Kathryn Garvie (SMU) 78-65 Haylie Jayne def. Katherine Wilson 83-74 Kacy Jenkins def. Olivia DeVecchia 70-40 Mary Fulp def. Kristen Collins 77-67 Kitt Ritter def. Melissa Kowalchik 83-36 Alex Lieppe def. Lauren Lieberman 82-55

Equitation on the Flat - UGA 6 (436), SMU 0 (298) Kelly Bonau def. Melissa Kowalchik 85-53 Kitt Ritter def. Maia Van Dyke 63-61 Haylie Jayne def. Kathryn Garvie 85-74 Melinda Drury def. Alicia Grace 64-50 Michelle Blair def. Kristen Collins 71-0 Ashley Chandler def. Haley Hyland 68-60