HARRINGTON, Del. (SMU) – The SMU equestrian team finished as the United Equestrian Conference Championship runner-up after falling to Delaware State in a 6-6 (2557.75-2546.25) tiebreaker decision Saturday at the Quillen Arena on the Delaware State Fairgrounds.

SMU jumped ahead early, edging Delaware State, 2-1, in Equitation Over Fences. Following a 162-162 tie by Sylvia de Toledo, Nora Gray opened scoring for the Mustangs with a 173-163 win over Rachel Dantley. Vivian Yowan secured the discipline win by rolling past Hayley Anderson, 166-149.

The Mustangs took a 4-1 lead after a 2-0 win in Reining. Keagan Snively posted a 149-144.5 win over Shelbe Jarrett, before Jaclyn White bested Elizabeth Koons, 147.5-146.5. Madison Steed and Olivia Pakula each recorded ties, finishing 145-145 and 141.5-141.5, respectively.

In horsemanship, Ashley Mauney used a 149.5 to knock off Blayne Bell, 149.5-149. In Equitation on the Flat, Gray won her second point of the day, 140-109.

Yowan and Snively were named the UEC Championship Most Outstanding Players (MOPs), following their performances during the two-day tournament. Yowan was named the Equitation Over Fences MOP, while Snively earned the Reining MOP.

Up next, the Mustangs will travel to Waco, Texas, to compete in the National Collegiate Equestrian Association National Championships, April 13-15. The Championship will feature 12 of the best collegiate equestrian teams from the SEC, Big 12 and UEC conferences. For more information on the NCEA National Championships, visit SMUMustangs.com or follow the equestrian team on twitter at @SMUEquestrian.