RUSTBURG, Va. – No. 2 College of Charleston equestrian was defeated by No. 3 Lynchburg 6-4 Friday afternoon in the NCEA opener.
 
CofC and Lynchburg alternated points through the first two riders in fences with Camilla Murray and Olivia Lonneman picking up points for the Cougars. The Hornets grabbed the deciding point to head into the half up 3-2.
 
In flat, Lynchburg added to its lead, taking three of the first four points to secure the victory.
 
Olivia Lonneman was named MOP in the fences with a score of 88.
 
Full results from the meet against Lynchburg are below.
 
Fences at Lynchburg
Samantha Elliott         81
Camilla Murray           86
Kenda Murray             68
Olivia Lonneman         88
Lainie Rubin                80
 
Flat at Lynchburg
Camilla Murray           84
Samantha Elliott         82
Kenda Murray             83
Lainie Rubin                77
Samantha Aisenberg  85
 
The NCEA team is back in action on Friday, Oct. 17 at home against Sweet Briar.
 
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