The Basics
Oklahoma State’s sixth-ranked equestrian team will host Big 12 rival Fresno State at 10:30 a.m. Friday. The two programs last met on November 21 in Fresno, where the Cowgirls edged out the Bulldogs in tie breaking fashion. OSU comes into Friday riding a six-meet winning streak. Fresno State sits at 4-3 but will compete at TCU on Thursday leading up to Friday’s meet.
About the Cowgirls                                                           Â
Head coach Larry Sanchez, in his 27th year at the helm, leads the Cowgirls alongside seventh-year assistant Laura Brainard, first-year assistant Ashley Duda and Jody Brainard, who is in his third year with the program and first as an assistant coach.
Senior Send Off                                                            Â
Friday’s meet will also serve as Senior Day for the Cowgirls, who will honor 10 student-athletes with a post-meet ceremony and celebration. Oklahoma State will recognize seniors Tristan Bagby, Abby Budd, Kelly Coonce, Lily Corbin, Ellie DuPuis, Cadence Kueker, Avery Langley, Maddie Milo, June Roberson and Zoe Williams.
Going Streaking                                                           Â
After dropping its season opener at TCU, Oklahoma State has responded with six consecutive victories to improve to 6-1. The streak is the longest active run in the NCEA and marks the program’s longest since its championship-winning stretch at the end of the 2021–22 season. The surge includes four Big 12 wins, highlighted by a pair of victories over Baylor and additional conference triumphs against TCU and Fresno State.
Conference Leaders                                                      Â
The Cowgirls boast a 4-1 conference record, placing them atop the Big 12. On March 27-28, Stillwater will host the Big 12 Championship where Oklahoma State will try to win its sixth-straight conference title.
How to Watch                                                      Â
Friday’s meet will be streamed live on YouTube, with separate broadcasts dedicated to the Western and Jumping Seat events.
OSU Equestrian YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@osuequestrian
Western Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRqBBNitFJw
Jumping Seat Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=068N5d2Jdwc
An Oklahoma State Win Would… Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
– Improve its record over Fresno State to 19-4
– Improve its home record against Fresno State to 10-0
– Sweep the season series over the Bulldogs
– Extend its winning streak to seven
Cowgirl MOPsÂ
Emma Filiatreau: 10/3 at TCU, 11/7 vs. Baylor, 11/22 at UC Davis, 2/13 vs. TCU
Cadence Kueker: 10/10 vs. SMU, 11/22 at UC Davis, 2/6 at Baylor
June Roberson: 11/7 vs. Baylor, 11/22 at UC Davis, 2/13 vs. TCU
Blake Rowan: 11/7 vs. Baylor, 11/22 at UC Davis
Ava Bush: 11/21 at Fresno State, 2/6 at Baylor
Sophia Tabasso: 11/21 at Fresno State
Alana Tietz: 11/21 at Fresno State
Bella D’Onofrio: 2/6 at Baylor
Bella Holway: 2/13 vs. TCU
Lourdes Low: 2/13 vs. TCU
Who to Watch                                                       Â
June Roberson enters Senior Day with a 6-0-1 record this season and earned her third MOP honor of the year in the Cowgirls’ last meet against TCU. The Stratford native owns 33 career Horsemanship wins, the sixth-most in program history.
Emma Filiatreau also delivered a standout performance against TCU, earning her team-leading fourth MOP of the season. Filiatreau holds a 6-1 record this year and has been a consistent force in the Reining lineup.
Bella Holway, who competes in both Fences and Flat, has been especially strong in Fences. The junior is coming off a season-high score of 88 against TCU, which earned her first MOP of the season.