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W. Equestrian. Benson named Rider of the Year, Dusha Scholar-Athlete of the Year

“When you talk about them being student-athletes, being a student comes first,” head coach Greg Williams said. “To have one that has proven herself in the arena and carry an absolute perfect GPA, I don’t know what more you could ask for out of a student-athlete. To come on this semester and probably be the top Reining rider in the country, and to be the top student, nobody can do better than straight A’s, so she has to be riding on cloud nine. To say the word proud just isn’t even enough.

“When Elizabeth came on the scene, we knew she was going to be really good.