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Aiken Today
By the People, for the People
USCA Women's Polo Team Wins National Championship
The team is now ranked No. 1 in the nation after an undefeated season.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:51am
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The USC Aiken Women's Polo team won the USPA Division I National Intercollegiate Championship Tournament, defeating Texas A&M University 15-6 on March 22. This is the first time in USCA history that the women's polo team has finished a season undefeated. The team, which is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation out of around 35 universities, is led by coach Parker Scott and features club president Brianna Jordan, team captain Madison Jordan, and vice president Winnie Branscum.
Why it matters
This championship win is especially significant as it comes during the 50th anniversary of Women's Intercollegiate Polo. The USCA women's polo team has been playing at the top, D1 level of all collegiate teams since 2022, and this victory solidifies their status as the best women's collegiate polo team in the country.
The details
The USCA women's polo team dominated their opponents throughout the tournament, first defeating Cornell and then routing Texas A&M in the championship match. Coach Parker Scott praised the team's "supportive teamwork and talented, disciplined, clean and open polo," noting that all three players "played lights out, exhibiting their talents for the polo world to see." During the tournament, Winnie Branscum and Madison Jordan were named tournament All-Stars, and Branscum was also awarded Best Playing Pony.
- The USPA Division I National Intercollegiate Championship Tournament took place on March 22, 2026.
- The USCA women's polo team has been playing at the top, D1 level of all collegiate teams since 2022.
The players
Parker Scott
The USC Aiken Women's Polo coach.
Brianna Jordan
The club president of the USCA Polo team.
Madison Jordan
The team captain of the USCA Polo team and Brianna Jordan's twin sister.
Winnie Branscum
The vice president of the USCA Polo team, who comes from a polo playing family.
Texas A&M University
The team that the USCA women's polo team defeated in the championship match.
What they’re saying
“The team played excellent polo this week, first against Cornell and today against Texas A&M. Today's Championship Match against A&M was a masterclass of supportive teamwork and talented, disciplined, clean and open polo.”
— Parker Scott, USC Aiken Women's Polo Coach
“All three ladies played lights out, exhibiting their talents for the polo world to see. It was a dominating performance. I am extremely proud of them.”
— Parker Scott, USC Aiken Women's Polo Coach
What’s next
The USCA women's polo team's championship win will add to the excitement of the upcoming Pacers and Polo event, which serves as the finale of the Aiken Triple Crown and will be held on Saturday, March 28.
The takeaway
The USCA women's polo team's undefeated season and national championship victory is a testament to the hard work and talent of the players, as well as the strong support they receive from the university and local community. This achievement solidifies the team's status as the best in the country and sets the stage for continued success in the future.
