The No. 5 ranked SMU equestrian team defeated No.12 ranked Tennessee-Martin 5-3 Thursday night to advance to the second round of the National Collegiate Equestrian Championships for the first time in school history.

Senior Jordyn Pettersen led the team with two first-place finishes of her own, reaffirming her position as captain of the team.

The Mustangs tied Tennesee-Martin in the flat, with each team coming away with two wins of their own in the event.

Freshman All-American Emma Roberts defeated Kara Bergenty 111-105, while Pettersen earned her first win of the night in her impressive125-113 finish over Caroline Cramer.

The Mustangs dominated the fences, only giving up one event to UTM.

Pettersen claimed her second victory of the night with a 164-131 win over Cramer, while freshman Courtney Line picked up her first with a 161-108 win over Katie Miranda.

Sophomore Julianna Fischer sealed the deal for the Mustangs when she defeated Reid Ricket 156-144.

The ladies took on No.4 ranked Baylor after the victory. Results were not available at time of press. Check smudailycampus.com for updates.

Notable schools remaining in SMU’s bracket are No. 1 Auburn, No. 2 South Carolina, No. 3 Georgia and No. 7 Texas A&M.

The NCEA Championship continues until Saturday evening, when the national champion will be named.