SEWANEE, Tenn. - The Vikings kicked off their NCEA Jumping Seat debut this season against Sewanee, where they fell 6-2.

Fences Results:
- Meaghan Kursman fell by five points to her competitor 85-80 on horse Cocoa to give Sewanee their first point.
- Marcelene Leverett claimed a point for the Vikings with another tight score of 80-78.
- Ellie Weinreb and Emily Sudderth fell short before the Vikings headed to the Flat competition down 3-1.

Flat Results:
- Emily Sudderth had a heartbreaker in the flat with a one point difference to boost the Tigers to 4-1 (66-65).
- Ellie Weinreb held the only other Viking victory with a 66-63 win over her competitor on Carlson.
- Meaghan Kursman and Marcelene Leverett held tough in their competitions but it was not enough to overcome the Tigers of Sewanee.

Overall, Berry fell with a combined score of 587 to Sewanee's 623.

The Vikings will be back in action after the Holiday break at Auburn University on January 27th.