AUBURN, Ala. – Senior Ashton Alexander of the No. 1 Auburn equestrian team was named the September NCEA Equifit Equitation on the Flat Rider of the Month, the national office announced Wednesday.
The Ocala, Fla., native kicked off her final campaign on the Plains with an 86-75 win in the event at then-No. 10 UT Martin, Sept. 20. Her score led all student-athletes on the day, earning her Most Outstanding Performer honors.
Alexander followed with a 76-73 win in Auburn's huge 18-2 victory over then-No. 9 South Carolina at home (Sept. 28). With her assistance, the Tigers swept the Gamecocks in Flat.
Alexander stands at 2-0 overall in the event with a 4-0 mark in the Hunter Seat discipline.
After a week off, the No. 1 Tigers will host Ole Miss in an exhibition meet at the Auburn University Equestrian Center. Auburn and Ole Miss will go head-to-head at 3 p.m. CT on Oct. 12.