ETNA, N.H. – The Dartmouth equestrian team fell to the University of Lynchburg, 7-1, in the team's season opener on Saturday at Morton Farm. Freshman Alexa Strauss picked up the Big Green's point over fences, 76-74, while senior Gemma Tung also won her exhibition over fences. Dartmouth will now travel to UT Martin next Saturday, eyeing its first win of the season.

"Lynchburg is a good team," said Dartmouth head coach Tenley Walsh. "We had some great rides that we lost by a narrow margin."

Saturday morning's competition was against the defending national champions and No. 1 ranked single discipline team. Dartmouth comes in at No. 4 in the NCEA Rankings.

"Alexa Strauss went in the ring for her first time and won her point," said Walsh. "That's not an easy task and was great to see"

Following next weekend's meet at UT Marin, Dartmouth will return home on Saturday, Oct. 15 to host Sweet Briar on Saturday, Oct. 15.