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Dartmouth College
Dartmouth Edges Equestrian in ECAC Semifinals
3/23/2026 3:09:00 PM | Equestrian
Kylie Hwalek earns MOP honors as Sacred Heart falls to Dartmouth, 6-3
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Sacred Heart University equestrian team fell short in the ECAC semifinal to #1 Dartmouth by a score of 6-3.
Final Score:
No. 4 Sacred Heart – 3
No. 1 Dartmouth – 6
ECAC Regular Season Award Winners:
All-Conference Flat Team – Carina Muratore and Eleese Shillingford
ECAC Conference Awards:
All-Tournament Team – Kylie Hwalek
Of Note:
The opening half saw the Big Green take an early 3-1 lead over the Pioneers. Reagan Waggoner highlighted the effort in fences, delivering a strong ride on Jockamo to defeat Lucinda Exner head-to-head, 80.5-64.5.
On the flat, Sacred Heart battled in a tightly contested event, falling just short, 3-2. Carina Muratore earned a point for the Pioneers with a strong ride on Danny, posting a 76.5—two points ahead of her opponent—while
Kylie Hwalek delivered one of the top performances of the day with an 83 to secure another point.
Hwalek was named MOP of the semifinal on the flat for her standout ride on Baldwin.
Overall, Sacred Heart totaled 746.50 points to Dartmouth's 783.50, with multiple riders delivering competitive scores against elite competition.
Up Next:
The Pioneers will compete in the Zone II Region IV Championship this weekend, hosted by LIU at North Shore Equestrian in Brookville, N.Y.
Final Score:
No. 4 Sacred Heart – 3
No. 1 Dartmouth – 6
ECAC Regular Season Award Winners:
All-Conference Flat Team – Carina Muratore and Eleese Shillingford
ECAC Conference Awards:
All-Tournament Team – Kylie Hwalek
Of Note:
The opening half saw the Big Green take an early 3-1 lead over the Pioneers. Reagan Waggoner highlighted the effort in fences, delivering a strong ride on Jockamo to defeat Lucinda Exner head-to-head, 80.5-64.5.
On the flat, Sacred Heart battled in a tightly contested event, falling just short, 3-2. Carina Muratore earned a point for the Pioneers with a strong ride on Danny, posting a 76.5—two points ahead of her opponent—while
Kylie Hwalek delivered one of the top performances of the day with an 83 to secure another point.
Hwalek was named MOP of the semifinal on the flat for her standout ride on Baldwin.
Overall, Sacred Heart totaled 746.50 points to Dartmouth's 783.50, with multiple riders delivering competitive scores against elite competition.
Up Next:
The Pioneers will compete in the Zone II Region IV Championship this weekend, hosted by LIU at North Shore Equestrian in Brookville, N.Y.
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