Marnell's clutch Fences performance seals a top-five SEC showdown as the unbeaten Tigers improve to 3-0 and capture three Most Outstanding Performer honors.
AUBURN, Ala. | Junior Ariana Marnell delivered under pressure in the final ride, scoring an 84.5 in Fences to secure No. 1 Auburn's 11-9 victory over No. 4 Texas A&M in a tightly contested Southeastern Conference equestrian showdown at the Auburn University Equestrian Center.
With Auburn holding a narrow 10-9 advantage and the outcome resting on the final ride, Marnell outscored Texas A&M's Alida Treuting 84.5-78.5 to clinch the victory and preserve the Tigers' undefeated start.
Auburn improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC competition, overcoming a strong challenge from the Aggies behind a dominant Western performance and several key contributions from its younger riders.
