The No. 10-ranked Fresno State equestrian team held its spring opener on Feb. 1-2, splitting its matchups against No. 9 Delaware State and No.1-ranked Auburn. The Bulldogs won their first matchup against Delaware State 13-5 and fell to Auburn in the second matchup 16-3, bringing its home record to 3-6 on the season.
The standout rider on Friday was senior Alexandra Dirickson, as she earned a perfect 3-0 record facing two Delaware State opponents and one Auburn opponent.
Dirickson, along with freshmen Alivia Hart and Alexis Steele, were awarded most outstanding player (MOP) awards in their matchup with No.