Despite a rocky start and a young lineup, the Oklahoma State equestrian team molded together at the right time.
Fresh off a Big 12 championship, the No. 6 Cowgirls are heading to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, for the NCEA National Championship, which begins Thursday. In the opening round, OSU will face No. 3 Auburn – the SEC champion – in a rematch of last year’s semifinals round where the Tigers topped the Cowgirls, 14-6.
OSU coach Larry Sanchez was initially surprised by the announcement of the two conference champions facing off in the first round of the tournament but views it as a blessing in disguise.