[7] SMU (3-4) vs. South Dakota State (2-4, 2-3 ECAC)
Dallas Equestrian Center - Dallas, Texas
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Saturday, February 1 at 11 AM
[7] SMU (3-4) vs. [2] Texas A&M (5-2, 1-2 SEC)
Dallas Equestrian Center - Dallas, Texas
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The seventh-ranked SMU equestrian team is set to kickoff its spring slate with home matchups against South Dakota State and second-ranked Texas A&M on Friday and Saturday at Dallas Equestrian Center.

Both meets begin at 11 a.m. and admission is free to the public.

SMU enters its Friday matchup with an 11-1 advantage in the series with the Jackrabbits. Conversely, the Mustangs are looking to avenge a loss to the Aggies earlier in the season. SMU currently holds a 14-meet winning streak in the friendly confines of Dallas Equestrian Center.

BACK TO BACK
The Mustangs are the defending back-to-back National Champions, marking the 10th national title for SMU Athletics. SMU is the third school to claim back-to-back national titles, joining Auburn and Georgia.

HORSEMANSHIP SHUTOUTS
SMU has been strong in horsemanship as of late, picking up three shutouts of the event during its fall slate. The Mustangs had a perfect 5-0 advantage in the event against No. 6 Georgia and No. 2 TCU, along with a 4-0 victory over No. 9 Baylor. In addition, the Mustangs have earned Horsemanship MOPs in all seven of the meets this season, with Nya Kearns leading the way with five.

NYA CONTINUING TO BREAK RECORDS
Against Auburn, Nya Kearns eclipsed two milestones for her collegiate career. Her victory in horsemanship marked the 50th of her career, and her MOP in the event earned her the 25th honor of her career. Both numbers are SMU records, and she now has the most horsemanship MOPs in NCEA history.

STRONG START FOR ELLI
So far this season, senior Elli Yeager has posted a strong start to open up her campaign. She is 5-2 on the flat for the year with four MOP honors. In addition, she was tabbed Flat Rider of the Month for the month of October. She also tallied a MOP in fences during the season opener against TCU.

UNDEFEATED THUS FAR
Two Mustangs boast unblemished records this season.  Nya Kearns sits at 7-0 in horsemanship. Chalyce Head holds a 6-0-1 record in reining this season.