The fifth-ranked Oklahoma State Cowgirls defeated the Baylor Bears 10-8 in a Big 12 equestrian meet on Friday, securing the program's 200th victory since its inception in 1999. Hosted at the Willis Family Equestrian Center in Waco, Texas, the win improved Oklahoma State's record to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while Baylor fell to 1-7 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12. The match highlighted strong performances across disciplines, with multiple riders achieving career highs.
The milestone victory came under head coach Larry Sanchez, who has led the Cowgirls since the program's inaugural season. Oklahoma State now holds a commanding 42-13 advantage in the all-time series against Baylor, including a 14-9 record in Waco.
The meet featured competition in four disciplines: Flat, Reining, Fences, and Horsemanship. Baylor took an early lead in Flat with a 3-2 win, powered by points from riders including Lauren Jorgensen (78-77), Morgan McCarthy (80.5), and Caroline Robelen (74.5). Oklahoma State's Cadence Kueker and Sophia Tabasso each scored 80.5 to secure the Cowgirls' points, with Kueker earning Most Outstanding Performer (MOP) honors—her third of the season.
In Reining, Oklahoma State responded with a 3-1 victory. Ava Bush led with a career-high 74.5, improving to 5-1 in the discipline, while Tristan Bagby posted a season-best 72.75. Ayden Welman added a win, and Katie Ramsey tied Baylor's Isabelle Hildebrandt at 71.5, awarding no point. Baylor's Britt McIlnay defeated Emma Filiatreau for the Bears' lone point, with Kalena Reynolds (73.5 career high) and Sadie Peters (71.5 career high) falling short. Bush claimed MOP in Reining.
After halftime with Oklahoma State leading 5-4, Baylor dominated Fences 4-1. Sofia Moskowitz rode a career-high 84.5 for MOP honors—her first career accolade—alongside Jorgensen (84.5), McCarthy (81.5-79.5), and Emma Covarrubias (72.5). Oklahoma State's Bella Holway earned the Cowgirls' point, moving to 4-2 in the event.
Oklahoma State closed strong in Horsemanship with a 4-0 shutout. Bella D'Onofrio and Alana Stanton scored 77 or higher for season highs, Jalyn McElmurray hit a career-high 75, and Sheridan Baringer clinched the meet with 73 against Avery Mortman's 71.75. Baylor's Anna Thron tied at 73.25, resulting in no point. D'Onofrio earned MOP in Horsemanship.
This victory marks Oklahoma State's fifth top performance of the season, as they prepare to host TCU on February 13.
