Fresh off their 8-4 victory over Delaware State, the SMU equestrian team could not continue their winning ways as they fell 7-4 on Saturday at Buck Branch Farm in Dallas against Fresno . This was SMU’s second meet of the Spring term and the team dropped to 1-1 overall after going 0-6 in the Fall.

After falling behind early on the flat 2-0, freshman Renick Townsend rallied the troops and gave the Mustangs a 3-2 by taking care of Kimberly Steinbuch 75-72.

This came after junior Claire Wenholz earned MVP honors by defeating Lisa Beach 74-67.

SMU freshman Julianna Fischer also earned a point against Lanie Madrazo for a 69-65 loss for the afternoon.

Fresno State sophomore Marissa Mohn concluded on the flat competition with a 61-54 win over SMU freshman Rachel Cline to knot the score at 3-3. SMU combined to outscore Fresno State, 403-399, in the event.

SMU junior Jordyn Pettersen, who has earned four MVP honors this year, suffered her first loss of the season after winning seven straight. Pettersen’s first loss (81-74) came against Fresno State junior Nicole Roworth who earned MVP honors in the event.

Fischer was so close to earning her second point of the day, but she suffered a heartbreaking 77-76 loss to Hillary West.

One point losses seemed to doom SMU as Wenholz was defeated by Chelsie Stone 70-69 which locked up a 7-4 victory for the Bulldogs.

SMU junior Emily Gardner was the only rider to earn a point over fences for the Mustangs with an impressive 82-63 win over Kimberly Hewson Budnik.

The Mustangs will travel to Waco to take on Baylor and the Sacred Heart in their last meet of the month on Friday at 10 a.m.